Tummy Tuck
BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS
Abdominoplasty
For men and women with excessive skin and fat in their middle section resulting from pregnancy or weight loss, an abdominoplasty may be your answer. Tummy tucks are designed to remove fat and skin and tighten the muscles of your abdominal wall. For many, exercise and a healthy diet will not be enough. If you have lost significant weight or you are thru having children, now is the time to consider your procedure. Most people who undergo an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck are pleased with their outcome and are usually much more comfortable wearing tight clothing and even swimming wear.
Are you a candidate for Abdominoplasty?
Or will liposuction work for you? Less than 40% of Dr. Dobson's patients actually require a full tummy tuck. The rest of the time, his patients only require modern liposuction with or without a crescent tuck. Please review the before and after photographs of our patients who have received the liposuction with a crescent tuck.
Less than 40% of our patients need an actual tummy tuck
The Tummy Tuck Procedure: (Back to top)
There are three surgical procedures used to flatten a protruding stomach. The best technique for you will depend upon your goals and specific problems. Dr. Dobson will meet with you to assess your personal needs.
- Liposuction with a crescent tuck: Designed for patients whose abdomens have too much adipose tissue (fat cells). This procedure involves removing as many fat cells as possible thru liposuction from the bottom of your breasts to your pelvic bone and from hip to hip. Then removing the excess skin and suturing the skin back together. Your belly button stays in place but your abdominal wall is not tightened.
- Mini-tummy tuck or partial abdominoplasty: This procedure is designed for if you have excess skin and fatty areas that are located below your navel, you may be a candidate for this less complex procedure.
- Tummy tuck/Abdominoplasty is designed to flatten a protruding stomach by removing excess fatty tissue and skin as well as tighten the muscles in the abdominal wall. The tummy tuck requires a long incision, usually from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. The skin is separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to your ribs to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. This provides a firmer abdominal wall and narrows your waistline. Extra skin is then removed and brought together and your navel is stitched into its new position. You will have a drain gather excess fluid from the surgical site.
Your recovery? (Back to top)
After your procedure, you will experience some swelling for several days and you should arrange for someone to assist you with daily activities for a couple of days. The procedure is generally performed in our outpatient surgery center. You will not be able to stand straight immediately, but should begin walking as soon as possible. Most patients return to work in approximately 7-10 days.
This procedure will of course leave a scar on your lower abdomen, but it will fade over time. This scar will be below most waistlines on clothing and bathing suits. Results of the surgery will last many years and will be most effective if you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
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