A tummy tuck is a surgery to get rid of extra skin and fat in the stomach area. The procedure can also tighten your stomach muscles, which may help you lose weight around your middle. During the procedure, a cut is made in the lower part of your stomach. Skin and fat that have stretched out are cut away. The muscles under the skin are tightened, and any extra fat is taken away.
The surgery will take about two hours, and you’ll probably need to stay in the hospital overnight after it. After surgery, you will have to wear a surgical garment for a few weeks while you heal. How long it takes you to get better after surgery depends on how big the surgery was and how well you take care of yourself afterward.
Read on to learn more. How Is A Tummy Tuck Performed, Preparing for a Tummy Tuck and Video What Are The Benefits Of A Tummy Tuck
How Is A Tummy Tuck Performed Video
I’d like to talk to you about abdominoplasties, or tummy tucks. The three main types of tummy tucks are mini-abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck, a standard abdominoplasty, and a circumferential abdominoplasty.
A mini-abdominoplasty involves tightening of the muscles of the lower abdomen, removal of excess skin, and possibly liposuction, if appropriate. In a standard tummy tuck, the amount of skin excision is larger than the mini-abdominoplasty, and the tightening of the abdominal muscles extends from the pubic bone all the way to the bottom of the breastbone, whereas, in the mini-abdominoplasty, it stops at the belly button, typically. In a circumferential tummy tuck, one has undergone a standard abdominoplasty, but in addition, the amount of skin removed extends all the way to the mid-line of the back, tightening the buttocks and the back in addition to the anterior abdomen, as is performed in a standard abdominoplasty.
The best candidates for tummy tuck are those patients who have had significant change in skin laxity in the lower abdomen, and changes in the abdominal wall musculature. Following a mini-abdominoplasty, somebody could be back at an office job in four days, for a standard abdominoplasty, ten days, and for a circumferential abdominoplasty, possibly in two or three weeks.
People are thrilled with the contour change that can be achieved with these procedures. Often, there is reduction in dress size, an increased interest in exercise, and an overall sense of well being.
These tummy tuck procedures can be performed in our fully accredited office facility, located on Central Park in New York City. Please feel free to visit our website, where you can see pre-and post-operative pictures of the discussed procedures, as well as more information concerning them. I look forward to seeing you in consultation.
Preparing for a Tummy Tuck
Before you go in for a tummy tuck, your doctor may schedule you for a blood panel to ensure you’re in good health. You will also be required to:
- Stop smoking
- Limit your alcohol intake
- Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs and some herbal supplements that can make bleeding worse or hinder clotting.
How much is a tummy tuck in florida
A tummy tuck involves removal of the excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightens your lax core muscles, helping to define your figure. There are a number of different tummy tuck techniques, but our doctors’ technique (liposuction + abdominoplasty = lipoabdominoplasty) works on improving the entire abdomen. Our approach with lipoabdominoplasty at Florida Plastic Surgery Group does not simply address the lower half of the abdomen where skin and fat are removed because this method leaves many patients with a disproportionate upper abdomen. Rather, we contour the upper abdomen and flanks/”love handles” with precision liposuction to obtain the results you desire. During your initial consultation, one of our plastic surgeons will talk with you about your goals and answer any questions you may have.
What Are The Benefits Of A Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular and effective cosmetic surgery options available and can provide numerous advantages for both women and men who are trying to achieve a flatter, more fit-looking abdomen. The potential benefits of tummy tuck surgery include:
- Tightening of abdominal muscles
- Reparation of torn abdominal muscles or diastasis repair
- Removal of excess abdominal skin
- Tightening of remaining skin for a smoother, flatter appearance in the abdomen
- Removal of excess fat pockets
- Abdominal rejuvenation after significant weight loss or pregnancy
- Reduction in the appearance of stretch marks
Who is a candidate for tummy tuck surgery?
Both men and women who desire improvement in the shape and appearance of their abdomen as well as their love handles are typically good candidates for this procedure. Men and women who have lost weight through bariatric surgery and have excess skin are also excellent candidates, and this can be an ideal procedure to include in a comprehensive Mommy Makeover for women who are looking to restore their bodies after pregnancy. It’s important to note that tummy tuck surgery is not designed to be a tool for weight loss; candidates for this treatment are usually at or near the ideal weight for their bodies. Patients must also be in reasonably good overall health and have realistic expectations for the final result.
During your initial consultation, one of our plastic surgeons will evaluate your needs and goals and determine whether you are a candidate for tummy tuck surgery.