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ABDOMINOPLASTY (Tummy Tuck)
You Are a Candidate if:
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You have excess abdominal skin from weight loss, pregnancy or other causes, with or without muscle laxity. |
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You wish to change the contours of your body. |
Intended Result
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An improvement in the contour and proportion of the treated areas. |
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A smoother, flatter abdomen. |
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A more flattering figure or physique, in or out of clothing. |
Procedure
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The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia in a surgery center. |
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Abdominal muscles are tightened during an abdominoplasty. |
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The incisions and scars are usually within the bikini line. Other options will depend on your anatomy. |
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A surgical drain may be placed during an abdominoplasty. If used, it is usually removed in 24 to 48 hours. |
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Your belly button (navel) may be repositioned, if necessary. |
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Liposuction may be used in conjunction with an abdominoplasty. |
Recuperation and Healing
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The patient is sent home in a surgical compression garment or girdle. This compression garment is to be worn for the first month, as it helps reduce swelling and helps you achieve the final result more quickly. |
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Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medications. |
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Bruising and swelling generally subside within two to four weeks. The final result takes shape over three to six months. |
Other Options
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Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Liposuction, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and/or Breast Enlargement (Augmentation). |
Surgeon’s Note
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