ABDOMINOPLASTY (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty is a procedure that is used to recreate the flatter, firmer abdominal contour usually present in youth. This is done through the removal of excessive fat and skin as well as tightening of the abdominal muscles. Toneless, sagging abdominal skin and excessive fat with lax muscles can be caused by pregnancy or after substantial weight loss. The traditional abdominoplasty includes removal of the lower abdominal skin from the level of the umbilicus (belly button) down to a level just above the pubic area. The abdominal muscles are tightened and the umbilicus is reconstituted. Liposuction is also applied as an additional procedure to produce the overall desired effect. As every patient is an individual, we offer a customized approach to abdominoplasty. Depending on the concerns and the anatomy of the patient, modifications of the traditional abdominoplasty procedure such as a mini- abdominoplasty, skin only abdominoplasty or an extended abdominoplasty may be appropriate.
Lipoabdominoplasty
In the last few years, we as plastic surgeons have learned that you can combine liposuction and abdominoplasty techniques to achieve better results. For many patients, the abdominoplasty is very successful in removing the redundant skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightening the abdominal muscles. Sometimes, it leaves patients with thickness of the upper abdomen, waistline or flanks. Previously, it was thought that liposuction in this area carried out at the same time of abdominoplasty was risky. Now, we have learned that we can carry out liposuction simultaneously with skin resection and muscle placation. It has improved the quality of results. Should you wish to learn more, do not hesitate to call and make a consultation with one of our physicians.
