Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty

Patients that have changes from weight loss or pregnancy often are bothered by the appearance of their abdomen. These changes may include loose abdominal skin and stretch marks, extra lipodystrophy (fat deposits) and even rectus diastasis (a stretching out of the rectus muscles after pregnancy) all effect the appearance and even function of the abdomen. Even the most slender women do not escape some changes of pregnancy to their abdominal area. There are patients that may be quite thin and have very little extra skin, but the muscles may be stretched out and can affect posture, appearance in clothing, and especially women are unhappy with their tummies in a seated position with overhanging skin and fullness.

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a surgical treatment for this that involves removing the unwanted loose skin utilizing a low lying incision that can be concealed in most bathing suits or undergarments. The muscles are also tightened or “plicated” as well to restore the often desired “flatness” that every woman yearns for after having kids. This is also complemented with liposuction in the hip or flank areas to restore the feminine curve from the torso to the hip. This is a common procedure that patients undergo and stay one night in our state-of-the-art surgical facility with a private room. Patients need to allow two weeks for recovery for time to heal but are able to shower even the next day after surgery.