Both men and women want a sleek abdomen, but various factors, especially weight gain, may prevent this. In women, childbearing usually stretches the skin and muscles beyond the point of self-correction. In other words, all the sit-ups or crunches in the world won’t help, and surgery remains the only option. Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is the surgical reshaping and toning of the abdomen.
- Helpful after child bearing to flatten the abdomen, remove excess skin and fat, and retighten the abdominal muscle layer which has been stretched with pregnancy.
- The only effective treatment for reshaping the abdomen after massive weight loss (e.g. gastric bypass).
- Currently the only treatment to completely remove lower abdominal stretch marks.
- Scars are usually favorable and hidden in the bikini line and around the umbilicus (belly button).
- Outpatient procedure.
- Expect one week out of work.
- Expect 6-8 weeks to full recovery.
Before and After Picture Gallery
Patient 1: This patient lost a massive amount of weight which left her with loose skin everywhere. Abdominoplasty was performed to improve the abdominal appearance by removing the loose skin and tightening the abdominal muscles.
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Patient 2: Abdominoplasty helped this patient reduce the bulging in her abdomen which was due to muscle laxity and fatty tissue.
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Patient 3: After childbearing this patient disliked her abdominal laxity and stretch marks both of which were addressed with abdominoplasty.
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