If you cannot eliminate the excess fat and loose sagging skin in your abdominal area, abdominoplasty may be for you. A firm, smooth abdomen will give your body a more contoured look, and boost your
self-image.
 
Procedure
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a surgical procedure used to flatten the abdominal wall or stomach area. With pregnancy or fluctuations of weight, many patients develop skin laxity problems, as well as weakening of their muscular corset. This procedure removes excessive hanging skin, and repairs loose or stretched muscle, thereby, improving abdominal wall tone and structure. Skin that contains stretch marks on the lower abdomen may be removed as well, however, it may not be possible to remove all of them. The tummy tuck requires a horizontal incision across your lower abdomen (within or above the pubic area). The length of the incision varies depending on the amount of skin to be removed. In some cases an incision around the navel is made so that the excess skin above the navel is pulled downward and removed. The navel's position remains unchanged. Keep in mind, the lower abdominoplasty scar is hidden by the patient's undergarment. Even though the scar is considered permanent and visible it should fade over time.
 
Options
Mini-Tummy Tuck:
If your skin laxity and muscle weaknesses are confined to the area below your navel, a mini-tummy tuck may be a good option. The scar will be shorter, and an incision around the navel is not required.
Abdominoplasty may be combined with Liposuction in some cases to improve overall body contour. The type of abdominoplasty needed will be determined at the time of your consultation.
 
Ideal Candidates
- Patients who seek abdominal wall contouring and are not candidates
  for abdominal liposuction
- Patients who are not planning to become pregnant in the future
- Patients with excess or loose, sagging abdominal skin
- Patients with weakened abdominal muscles from pregnancy or aging
- Patients who are in good health
- Patients with realistic expectations
- Patients who are doing it for the right reasons (i.e. for themselves)
 
Risks and Complications
Risks and complications may include but are not limited to excessive scarring, bleeding, infection, change in skin sensation, skin contour irregularities, blood clots with pulmonary complications, asymmetry, delayed healing, chronic pain, fluid or blood accumulations under the skin, as well as risks and complications associated with anesthesia. It is important to remember that complications can occur, but are rare.
 
Risks and potential complications of surgery are best discussed at the time of your consultation.
Smokers have a greater risk of skin loss, pulmonary and wound healing complications.
 
In/Out Patient
Abdominoplasty may be done as an out-patient under general anesthesia. The surgery usually takes 2-3 hours.
 
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