Tummy Tuck

One of the most exciting and life changing procedures we perform is the Abdominoplasty. In just two hours, a loose and bulging abdomen can be transformed into a tight, sexy stomach.

An Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a fabulous surgical procedure which removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. During a tummy tuck procedure, the muscles of the abdominal wall are also tightened to eliminate the bulge that can be so annoying particularly after pregnancy.

The best candidate for an Abdominoplasty is someone in relatively good shape that is bothered by large fatty deposits or loose skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. This procedure is often accompanied by the use of liposuction.

Reasons for Considering a Tummy Tuck

• Skin that has lost elasticity after extreme weight loss.
• Loose abdomen muscles due to pregnancy.
• To achieve a more youthful abdomen and remove any unwanted fatty deposits or areas of skin.

Procedure Detail

A tummy tuck is performed in an outpatient setting under light general anesthesia. The surgery can last between one and three hours. A tummy tuck is performed by making incisions along the front lower abdomen at the level of the bikini line. The skin is separated from the muscle area up to the level of the ribs and the excess is removed. The muscles are sutured back together and any hernias that exist are repaired. The skin is then closed in several layers to achieve the best scar possible. A specialized pain pump catheter is threaded through the muscle closure during the procedure. This remarkable device delivers lidocaine (a numbing medication) around the muscles which dramatically reduces the post operative discomfort.

A compression garment is then placed which must be worn for about one month.

Recovery

With the addition of the pain pump, the recovery discomfort is significantly reduced. It still require plenty of rest for a couple days, but you should be able to return to driving and basic activities in 2-3 days. The tiny pain pump catheters are removed easily after 3 days, and the drain that was placed to remove the healing fluids is removed after about one week. Almost all the sutures placed are self dissolving. The few that remain are removed after one week.

Prescription pain medications are used for several days then over the counter pain relievers are used for about 10 more days.

This amazing procedure can truly be the answer to provide the great abdominal shape you have always wanted!

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