Tummy Tuck-Abdominoplasty

THE PREOPERATIVE FEATURES

• Features that result from pregnancy or large weight loss.
• Excess and folds of skin of the abdomen.
• Unsightly stretch marks or previous incisions that you would like removed.
• Excess fatty accumulation in the abdomen.
• A bulge and protuberance in the lower abdomen that comes from weakened ligaments.
• Weakened abdominal muscles.

THE PROCEDURE

• l anesthesia is used and the procedure takes about three hours.
• A bikini incision is made that hides low on the abdomen, concealed by even very revealing garments.
• Excess skin and fat is removed.
• The belly button is preserved and looks very natural and youthful.
• The internal ligaments and muscles are tightened and firmed.
• There are no dressings or garments.
• Through the same abdominoplasty incision, prominent lower ribs can be contoured or breast implants placed.
• This can be combined with other surgeries such as liposuction or a hysterectomy.

THE RECOVERY

• You can go home after several hours or stay overnight.
• Drains are used for several days.
• You can shower on the second day after surgery.
• Moderate pain for the first two days that is much less by the third day and easily controlled by medications. It is easy to walk and ambulate.
• You will feel very groggy for the first two days and weak for about ten days.
• Swelling is mild to moderate for the first week after which it rapidly disappears. Some swelling lingers down low, near the incision, for several months.
• Usually only very mild bruising or no bruising.
  Resume many activities after the first week, and most by at least three weeks.
• No stitches to remove. They are all dissolvable.
• Off of work for seven to fourteen days.

THE RESULT

• Firmer, flatter, tighter and more contoured abdomen.
• Better fit in clothing and the ability to wear smaller sizes.
• Very natural result that just gets better in time.
• Natural and presentable appearance after the first week that just gets better over the next three to six months.

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