Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "Tummy Tuck", is a surgical procedure performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. The Tummy Tuck plastic surgery is also performed to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall to ultimately give a "flat stomach" appearance.
The
tummy tuck procedure can dramatically reduce the
appearance of a protruding abdomen. It is important
to note that this plastic surgery procedure does produce a
scar. The exact size for the scar and location will
vary from patient to patient. The NYC Plastic
Surgeon takes every precaution necessary to ensure
the scar will be as minimal as possible.
Different
techniques may be used depending on the needs of the
patient, the presence of scars, and amount of fat
that needs to be contoured. Additional procedures
such as liposuction can be combined with a tummy
tuck to further improve the appearance and contour
of the patient's abdomen.
Patients considering a tummy tuck can choose either
a complete or partial procedure. A full
abdominoplasty / tummy tuck begins with an incision above the
pubic area that extends between the hipbones. The
surgeon then makes a second incision to separate the
navel from the underlying tissue. Next, the skin is
separated and pulled up to the level of the ribs.
The surgeon pulls the abdominal muscles together and
stitches them into position. The navel is then
relocated and stitched into place. The surgeon
replaces the skin (excess skin is trimmed) and
sutures the original incisions. A complete tummy
tuck takes between two and five hours and may or may
not be outpatient based.
If fat deposits are limited to the region below the
navel, you may only need a partial abdominoplasty
(mini-tummy tuck). In this type of surgical procedure, a smaller
incision is made, leaving the navel in place. The
surgeon stretches the flap of skin down, removes
excess fat and tissue, and stitches the flap back
into place. The partial procedure lasts one to two
hours and is usually performed on an outpatient
basis.
Immediately following your tummy tuck surgery the
incisions are dressed with bandages to keep the skin
in place. Patients may experience
some swelling and discomfort, although the plastic
surgeon can prescribe medication to alleviate these
symptoms. Stitches are usually removed five to ten
days following surgery.
Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck is done on an outpatient
basis and typically takes from one to two hours. Recovery to
most activity is approximately one week. Strenuous abdominal
exercise is usually resumed in 3-4 weeks.
The tummy tuck procedure is performed by Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD,
FACS, in the plastic surgeon's fully accredited outpatient surgical
facility in Manhattan, New York.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M.
Senderoff, MD, FACS surgical specialties include:
Abdominoplasty (Tummy
Tuck),
Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants (Silicone
Breast Implants and Saline
Breast Implants),
Breast Lift,
Breast Reconstruction,
Breast Reduction,
Breast Revision,
Buttock Implants, (Butt) Implants,
Eyelid Surgery,
Endoscopic Brow Lift,
Face Lift,
Liposuction,
Pectoral Implants (
Pec Implants),
Rhinoplasty. The plastic surgeon's nonsurgical
specialties include:
Botox®,
Brazilian Bronze,
Chemical Peels,
Hair Restoration,
Laser Hair Removal,
Lip Augmentation,
Microdermabrasion, and
Radiance™.
If you have any questions about
abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or any other plastic
surgery procedures please feel free to contact Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff,
MD, FACS, at his Manhattan, New York or Westchester,
New York office.
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