Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure at Spectrum Plastic Surgery that removes excess tissue from the abdomen while strengthening the ab muscles. Both men and women with lax skin on the abdominal area may benefit from a tummy tuck. The result is a taut, flat abdomen. There are many reasons a person may have loose skin on the abdomen and unwanted, uneven fatty deposits. For example, a post-partum woman is prone to having excess skin on the stomach which is why tummy tucks are almost always part of the customizable “mommy makeover.” Someone who used to be obese or overweight and lost a large amount of weight quickly is also likely to have excess skin on the stomach, and a tummy tuck is a popular procedure for those who underwent gastric bypass surgery or any other type of weight-loss surgery.
To get a flat abdomen, diet and exercise is often the prescribed approach but only a tummy tuck can address loose skin. No amount of healthy eating or exercise can re-shape skin, and it’s well-established that “spot reducing” through diet and exercise is not possible. Abdominoplasty can be a solution for many people who are healthy but struggle with sagging skin on the abdomen. An ideal candidate is not pregnant and has no plans to become pregnant in the near future. Women should bear in mind that pregnancy changes the skin and muscles of the stomach, and sometimes women choose to wait until they have finished having biological children to opt for a tummy tuck. Smokers must also quit before undergoing any cosmetic procedure including a tummy tuck.
There are many benefits to a tummy tuck, including:
Patients can achieve a flat, taut abdomen with abdominoplasty
When necessary, bellybuttons are re-shaped or re-created for a natural appearance
Abdominal muscles are strengthened and tightened during an abdominoplasty
Incision scars are easily hidden below the beltline
Post-partum women with diastasis recti have their abdominal muscles repaired during a tummy tuck
Tummy tucks are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, and offer immediate results.
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Patient Reviews
Reviews from patients who underwent a tummy tuck by Spectrum Plastic Surgery surgeons can be a good tool when choosing a doctor to perform your procedure. The following reviews are from real patients.
See What People Are Saying
Patient Reviews
Reviews from patients who underwent a tummy tuck by Spectrum Plastic Surgery surgeons can be a good tool when choosing a doctor to perform your procedure. The following reviews are from real patients.
Tummy Tuck Recovery and More Info
The recovery period after a tummy tuck will differ for every patient. Abdominoplasty is an outpatient procedure, and Spectrum Plastic Surgery offers both the full tummy tuck and mini tummy tuck. Whether a patient opts for a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck, it is best to arrange for someone to help you for the first few days after your surgery. Swelling and bruising is to be expected, and it’s necessary to take some time off work to recover. The exact amount of time will depend on the patient and their work. Strenuous activity must be avoided for at least four weeks post-op.
Choosing the right surgeon to perform a tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck is a big decision. Before and after gallery images and reviews are helpful, but nothing compares to seeing your own body in a simulated “after” image. Spectrum Plastic Surgery has the Vectra 3D Imaging System that allows for simulated after photos so patients can see the exact results they can expect from a tummy tuck, liposuction, and other cosmetic procedures.
Learn more about tummy tucks and complementary procedures such as liposuction, Cellfina, and BodyTite. Contact Spectrum Plastic Surgery today at (480) 579-2090 and learn more about tummy tuck surgery.