Abdominoplasty or the Tummy Tuck

In addition to the Liposuction I am best to have a tummy tuck..

"Abdominoplasties are particularly useful for women who have had a number of children and consequently stretched their abdominal muscles past point of no return and build up of extra skin around the middle which creates unsightly and unattractive folds that exercise and diet cannot reduce." - yup thats me... no return....

How the Abdominoplasty surgery is performed

The entire tummy tuck procedure takes on average two to five hours depending on the nature of the procedure.

The procedure begins with a long incision across the hipbone immediately above the pubic area. Surgeons then make another cut to remove the belly button from the original tissue in order to transplant it back when the procedure is complete.

The skin is then separated from the lower torso from the pubic area to the ribcage, revealing the muscles underneath. These muscles are then stitched together forcing them to conform to their new position, creating a more toned and defined waistline. The skin is then stretched down to the area of the initial incision, sutured together, and any skin that remains is surgically removed. A new cut is made for the navel and gauze, bandages, and a temporary tube to drain away any excess fluid are added to finish up the surgery.

Circumferential Abdominoplasty

When patients desire a more defined waistline that extends beyond the front portion of their abdomen they often require the complex procedure called Circumferential Abdominoplasty. Rather than merely concentrate on sculpting and shaping the front part of the stomach as common tummy tucks achieve, circumferential abdominoplasty takes into account the entire middle portion of the body.

Most people who elect this procedure have localized fat deposits and or disproportional fat distribution that affect the way they look, feel, and act. Although the scarring from this surgery is usually far more extensive than less invasive procedures, many patients feel it is an equitable trade off to achieve the look they desire.