Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Cosmetic surgical procedures

Benefits

• Removes the “apron” of hanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen
• Smoothes the skin of the entire abdomen
• Removes most of the excess fat below the skin and above the muscles
• Tightens the tummy muscles
• Often combined with liposuction of the “love handles for an even better lower torso contour.
• Sometimes combined with removal of excess skin and fat in the lower back (especially useful for patients who have lost a very large amount of weight) as a “waist lift”
• Frequently done with breast enhancement to enhance the entire torso after pregnancy or large weight losses, the “mommy make-over”

Techniques

• Usually involves a long scar in the lower abdomen and one around the belly button. However, if most of the folds are in the upper abdomen, a scar below the breasts may be preferred
• Most or all of the excess fat is removed with liposuctioning or using a scissors
• Muscles that have been spread apart by excessive weight or pregnancy are sutured together in the middle of the abdomen. This provides a natural girdle for the tummy, and improves abdominal contour and posture
• Drains and compression garments are used to avoid the collection of fluids, and to speed the resolution of swelling, pain and bruising

Limitations

• There will still be some protrusion of the tummy if one has excess fat internally below the muscles
• Some excess fat may need to remain attached to the skin (unlike with liposuctioning alone and no skin removal) to provide adequate blood supply for healing the skin edges

In summary, I believe that cosmetic surgery should be performed in a setting that maximizes patient safety, comfort, and benefits. My results are enhanced and prolonged when patients practice many forms of self-improvement. Therefore, I work closely with endocrinologists, gynecologists, psychologists, nutritionists, dieticians, estheticians, trainers, acupuncturists, herbalists, and micro pigmentation experts.

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Past Procedures