Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter midsection.
Definition
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter midsection.
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What You Need to Know
Abdominoplasty is most commonly sought by patients who have loose, hanging abdominal skin after significant weight loss, or by women whose abdominal muscles and skin were stretched by pregnancy (diastasis recti). A full tummy tuck involves a hip-to-hip incision, removal of excess skin and fat from the navel to the pubic area, tightening of the rectus abdominis muscles, and repositioning of the belly button. A mini tummy tuck addresses only the area below the navel with a shorter incision and no belly button repositioning. Extended tummy tucks address the flanks as well. Recovery takes 2-4 weeks before returning to desk work and 6 weeks before exercise.
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Common Patient Questions
- 1Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck?
- 2What is the difference between a mini and full tummy tuck?
- 3Can I get lipo with a tummy tuck?
- 4How long is tummy tuck recovery?
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Front Desk answers questions about tummy tuck options, discusses combining with liposuction, provides pricing ranges, and schedules surgical consultations.
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Common questions about tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter midsection. Abdominoplasty is most commonly sought by patients who have loose, hanging abdominal skin after significant weight loss, or by women whose abdominal muscles and skin were stretched by pregnancy (diastasis recti). A full tummy tuck involves a hip-to-hip incision, removal of excess skin and fat from the navel to the pubic area, tightening of the rectus abdominis muscles, and repositioning of the belly button.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about tummy tuck options, discusses combining with liposuction, provides pricing ranges, and schedules surgical consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about tummy tuck options, discusses combining with liposuction, provides pricing ranges, and schedules surgical consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about tummy tuck options, discusses combining with liposuction, provides pricing ranges, and schedules surgical consultations.
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