Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is the most common procedure for flattening the stomach. The tummy tuck is helpful to women who have stretched muscles and skin after pregnancy, or for women who have lost a great deal of weight. The procedure removes excess skin from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. The resulting scar is permanent, but can be hidden below the bikini line.

This procedure is often combined with other procedures like Breast lifts or Liposuction to produce a very popular series of surgeries called Mommy Makeovers.

Along with the tummy tuck, your surgeon may recommend liposuction to remove excess fat deposits… creating a more desirable body contour. Patients who plan to lose a lot of weight or plan future pregnancies should probably postpone having a tummy tuck.

This procedure is usually performed in 2 to 5 hours with a minimum of one to two days in the hospital to monitor your recovery and ensure your comfort and safety. The recovery period is usually 2 weeks.

Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a Tummy Tuck, is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure used to tighten overly stretched abdominal muscles and skin in an effort to achieve a smoother, flatter appearance. Whether stretched by factors such as weight gain, weight loss, pregnancy, etc., the abdomen frequently fails to return to its original shape. Stretched beyond the capacity to return to normal, abdominal tissues don’t always respond to various exercise and diet programs. In such cases, a tummy tuck may provide a highly effective, immediate solution in the treatment of stubborn abdominal areas.

 In short, a tummy tuck may dramatically tighten the abdominal muscles as well as remove sagging, excess skin and accumulated fatty tissue. As an added benefit of the tummy tuck, not only will the abdominal region be firmer and flatter, but the waist will be smaller as well.

While the degree of improvement varies significantly depending on the magnitude of the abdominoplasty surgery, other factors contribute to the surgical outcome such as the patient’s skin tone, body build, and the individual healing process. Aside from these issues, most patients are happy with the results offered through abdominoplasty and maintain a more favorable body image following the surgery.

For more information on the Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty Procedure, contact Sheri Burke at International Patient Facilitators.

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