Rediscover Confidence with Tummy Tuck Benefits
Discover the transformative power of a Tummy Tuck, a surgical solution designed to sculpt and enhance your abdominal area. This procedure not only improves physical appearance but also bolsters self-confidence. Ideal for those seeking a more contoured and firm midsection, a Tummy Tuck offers lasting, impactful changes.
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What is Tummy Tuck Surgery?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that tightens the abdominal muscles and skin. The extra skin and fat accumulations are removed, resulting in a flatter stomach. It provides a more youthful appearance with better body contours.
The staff at the Aesthetic Surgery Center understands that patients come to us with various reasons for seeking tummy tuck surgery. This surgery is most appropriate for patients in good physical health who have reasonable expectations.
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Tummy Tuck Candidates
Candidates for this surgery are usually in their 30s to 50s and have maintained a consistent body weight without gaining or losing more than 20 pounds over the past six months. They should also be in good health.
Although exercise and eating properly might help a person maintain their desired weight, it isn’t usually enough on its own. Diet and exercise may not always produce the expected results, especially when loose skin is involved. Tummy tuck surgery can help, but patients must also have reasonable expectations.
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What to Expect During a Tummy Tuck Consultation
Our team will perform an exam, discuss your concerns, and design a unique treatment plan that will safely and effectively meet your abdominoplasty goals during your consultation.
Tummy tucks involve making a large scar on the abdomen, though this scar will lighten and flatten somewhat over time. The surgeon will place incisions under your bikini line to conceal them with minimal clothing coverage.
Abdominoplasty for men has similar expectations, focusing on their specific physical needs and aesthetic goals. The procedure is tailored to address common concerns such as excess fat and loose skin around the abdomen that are more prevalent in the male physique.
A tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia. Our team at Aesthetic Surgery Center will discuss the most appropriate type of anesthesia for you during your consultation.
Time in surgery takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the type of tummy tuck performed. You can expect to return to work in about 10 days.
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* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
How to Prepare for Abdominoplasty
Preparation is key to getting the best results and a faster recovery after abdominoplasty. Follow all of your surgeon’s instructions closely.
If you smoke, quit now. Smoking in any amount increases the danger of developing complications. Smoking lowers the amount of oxygen in your cells and shrinks your blood vessels. This will slow down your body’s ability to heal.
Our team will need to know about the medicines, supplements, and vitamins you take. Your surgeon might request that you cease taking some of your medications before surgery.
To help build muscle and increase your body’s metabolic rate, get enough exercise before surgery. This helps to prevent weight gain during recovery while you rest and heal.
The Tummy Tuck Surgery
Full Tummy Tuck
A traditional or extended tummy tuck addresses the entire abdomen for comprehensive rejuvenation. It typically involves tightening or even reconstructing the abdominal wall and liposculpture to shape the abdominal area, in addition to removing excess skin and fat.
The full tummy tuck is recommended for patients with excess fat and skin in their lower abdomen and lower back (love handles). A full abdominoplasty procedure requires general anesthesia and takes two to four hours to complete.
An incision is created below the underwear line that extends between the hips in the pelvic area. All of the incisions are carefully placed to minimize them within the skin’s natural folds.
The full tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure that tightens loose abdominal muscles, which may be lax and stretched after childbirth or weight loss. A new belly button is created, and stretch marks below the current belly button will be removed as much as possible.
Mini Tummy Tuck
The mini tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure performed using general anesthesia. It is a surgical procedure that tightens and removes extra skin and fat from the lower belly. The operation aims to improve the appearance of the abdomen following pregnancy, weight loss, age, or genetics. A mini tummy tuck may be done alone or in conjunction with liposuction/body contouring to address any additional areas that need improvement. The mini tummy tuck incision and recovery are somewhat shorter than is required for the full tummy tuck procedure.
Achieve a Masculine Contour with Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a game-changer for men seeking a more defined abdominal area. At the Aesthetic Surgery Center in Naples, FL, we specialize in tailoring this procedure to meet the unique needs of the male physique. Our expert team ensures a comfortable experience, leading to a more toned and confident you.
Risks and Side Effects of Abdominoplasty
Like all surgical procedures, tummy tucks have risks and side effects. Dr. Holmes ensures that all patients are well-informed about potential complications such as infection, blood clots, and reactions to anesthesia. Pain medication is prescribed to manage discomfort during the recovery period. Our team closely monitors patients throughout recovery to mitigate risks.
Recovery from Tummy Tuck
During the first week after surgery, you are likely to find that you experience some pain and stiffness. However, most patients find that these side effects become less problematic during the second week of recovery.
Abdominoplasty patients wear a binder or support garment for about three weeks after the procedure. This will help to control swelling as the body heals. You may resume many normal activities after a couple of days, but you should stay away from any strenuous activity and refrain from sitting or standing for long periods until at least two weeks after your surgery.
You should also avoid lifting heavy items as this could cause pain and put pressure on the healing areas. Most patients return to work within two weeks after surgery, though those who do physical labor at work may need to wait longer before they can go back.
The abdominal area will be swollen and it will take time for the tissues to settle down. Our team at Aesthetic Surgery Center encourages patients to walk every day during the first week after surgery to ease swelling and prevent blood clots. Swelling will usually disappear by the end of the third or early fourth week but bruising may take slightly longer to resolve.
By five weeks after your surgery, driving should be possible although you should not drive if you feel drowsy or dizzy as this could pose a danger. Your surgeon will let you know when you can start exercising again.
Life After a Tummy Tuck
Life after a tummy tuck can be significantly rewarding. Patients often experience a boost in self-confidence and are more comfortable in their clothing. To preserve the results of the surgery, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. Surgeons emphasize the importance of following a consistent exercise routine to maintain a toned midsection and overall health.
Tummy Tuck Surgery Cost
The tummy tuck surgery cost can vary from patient to patient. There are surgeon’s fees, facility fees, and anesthesia fees.
During your consultation with the surgeon, they’ll go over factors that may affect the cost, such as:
- How much tissue will be removed
- Whether muscle tissues need to be tightened
- Whether your belly button should shift
- Length of the incision required to achieve your objectives
The surgeon’s patient coordinator will provide a cost proposal for the tummy tuck following your in-person consultation. Financing options are available.
Why choose Aesthetic Surgery Center
Dr. Anurag Agarwal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
- Oral examiner and Board of Directors for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Former President of the Florida Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Received his Doctor of Medicine at Philadelphia’s MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1999 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
- In 2016, Dr. Agarwal was honored at the annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery national meeting.
Richard W. Maloney, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
- Served as chief investigator for numerous laser application systems for CO2, Argon, Nd:YAG, ER:YAG and Krypton lasers used in Facial surgery.
- Fellow American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
- Board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Attended medical school at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical College).
- Was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
- Member of The Aesthetic Society, the Florida Medical Association, and Collier County Medical Society.
- General surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL
- Plastic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida