Tummy Tuck

Every woman dreams of looking sexy in a bikini or having a tiny waist. Unfortunately for some women, no matter how much they diet and exercise they cannot seem to get rid of belly fat.  Pregnancy can also cause a woman to store fat in the stomach and around the waistline.

If you have struggled to reduce your waistline and eliminate fat from your abdominal region to no avail, you may want to consider getting a tummy tuck.  After undergoing a tummy tuck, you can enjoy the tight, more defined abs you’ve been yearning for.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

During a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, excess skin and fat deposits in the abdomen are removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened.  The result of a tummy tuck is a flatter stomach and more defined abdominal muscles. Tummy tucks are also useful for improving stomach contour after a pregnancy.

Who Should Consider a Tummy Tuck?

If you are experiencing any of the following problems, a tummy tuck may be beneficial to you:

·         You have difficulty getting rid of fat in the abdominal area, even with diet and exercise

·         You have excess skin due to weight loss

·         The skin around your stomach has lost its elasticity due to pregnancy

·         Your abdominal muscles are loose (diastases) due to pregnancy

·         You have an excessive amount of fat in your abdomen or around your waistline

What To Expect:
Tummy tucks can provide some of the most dramatic results in our field.  Excessive skin and fat, as well abdominal wall weakness are all addressed with this procedure.  The procedure can take anywhere from 1 to 5 hours, depending on how much fat/skin needs to be removed and the look you wish to achieve.

Pre-procedure:
During your consultation you will learn about your options and receive an individualized treatment plan. Before/after photos will be shown and the procedure will be discussed in detail.

Post-procedure:
Most patients will spend one night in the hospital. Drain tubes are left in place for a few days. You might experience some pain, swelling, and/or discomfort. You will be up and around in 1 week. Usually 10-14 days are required to be off work and recovery is near complete by one month.

Like any body contouring procedure, a tummy tuck should not be used as a substitute for weight loss. A tummy tuck should only be sought if diet and exercise were unsuccessful.  Furthermore, a tummy tuck will not keep the weight off permanently. If you continue to eat a poor diet, do not exercise, or get pregnant again, you can gain weight and your stomach could expand.

Interested in learning more about tummy tucks? Contact Plastic Surgery Affiliates today schedule a consultation with Dr. Hueneke!