Abdominoplasty
(Tummy Tuck)

What is Abdominoplasty - Who is this for?
If you have loose or sagging abdominal skin or of you are unable to tighten your abdomen with exercise, you could be a candidate for an Abdominoplasty, also known as the "Tummy Tuck". This surgery has provided great benefit to many people who have had pregnancies or a considerable weight loss that has resulted in loose skin or weak abdominal musculature.

About the Abdominoplasty Procedure
An Abdominoplasty involves surgically removing the redundant skin (or rolls) and fat from the lower abdomen. I also usually tighten the abdominal muscles to decrease the abdominal bulge. It is imperative that you bring your favorite bikini bottom or underwear to the operating room, since I will make my incisions to follow the line of your clothes so that that scar is hidden as much as possible.

In addition to a smoother, flatter abdomen, a bonus for this process is that it often eliminates most stretch marks on the lower abdomen as well! Note too that in some cases, getting Liposuction or Breast Procedures might further enhance the result of your Abdominoplasty. However, since not all abdomens are amenable for an Abdominoplasty, you will need to set up a consultation with our office to determine if you are a candidate for the procedure.

What Post-Op care is required for Abdominoplasty?
All of my Abdominoplasties are done on an outpatient basis, and most patients experience very little pain afterwards. The surgery itself takes about 2.5 hours.

I often place small drainage tubes in the surgical area, which are removed 3-7 days after surgery. I have my patients up and walking immediately after surgery and caution them against walking hunched over - this will only lead to a sore back! 4-6 weeks after an Abdominoplasty, you may resume sports, sit-up and more strenuous activities.

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Sami Bittar, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon

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