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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
If you desire a tighter, flatter abdomen, then a Abdominoplasty may be the cosmetic procedure for you! If you have a significant fold of skin or abdominal stretch marks you may also need skin as well as fat removal. In order to get a tighter, flatter abdomen, a “tummy tuck” or abdominoplasty may be the cosmetic procedure for you. In a standard abdominoplasty the excess skin is removed along the bottom of the abdomen, the upper abdominal skin is moved downward, and a new opening is made for the umbilicus (belly button). Depending on the amount of skin removed the scar can go from hip to hip or be much shorter. If the scar is too short however, you might have abdominoplasty swelling at the ends of the scar (these bumps at the scar ends are called abdominoplasty dog ears). There are several types of abdominoplasty. One type of modified abdominoplasty is the mini abdominoplasty, in which liposuction is used to reduce the upper abdominal fat (also called mini abdominoplasty and liposuction or mini abdominoplasty with liposuction). In this type of abdominoplasty, the upper abdominal skin is not moved downward and therefore there is no need for a scar around the umbilicus. The abdominoplasty risk and complications are lower. Dr. Viggiano, as an abdominoplasty surgeon well versed in the abdominoplasty surgical procedure, will show you what would be best for you. Often an abdominoplasty is performed after gastric bypass. Pregnancy after abdominoplasty is not wise since the abdomen will stretch and might alter the post op abdominoplasty result. Recovery after an abdominoplasty varies since post op abdominoplasty patients vary. Having said this, the abdominoplasty recovery time is usually two weeks.
The abdominoplasty can create a smoother and firmer abdomen, allowing you to look and feel better about yourself. Perhaps an abdominoplasty is just the lift you need. To See Enlarged Pictures or Slide Show, Please Click on Any Picture (Note: Our best before and after pictures are only available to be seen during a consultation)
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