Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is surgical procedure
performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD,
FACS to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and
to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
The abdominoplasty
(tummy tuck) is performed to improve the appearance of the abdomen in
both men and women.
An incision is made from hipbone to
hipbone, just above the pubic area, under general anesthesia.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS then
separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs.
The muscles of the abdomen are then tightened. The lifted skin is then
stretched down and the extra skin is removed.
The tummy tuck
procedure takes about two hours
and is performed under general anesthesia.
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 plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction can be combined with a tummy
tuck to further improve the appearance and contour of the patient's
abdomen.
The Abdominoplasty Surgery
Patients considering a tummy tuck can choose either a complete or
partial procedure. A full abdominoplasty begins with an incision above
the pubic area that extends between the hipbones. Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff 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. He then 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.
Alternative Procedures
If fat deposits are limited to the region below the navel, you may only
need a partial abdominoplasty (mini-tummy tuck). In this 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.
After Abdominoplasty Surgery
Immediately following surgery a compression garment is placed around the
abdomen to reduce swelling. Patients may experience some
discomfort, although Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M.
Senderoff, MD, FACS can prescribe medication to alleviate any pain.
Recovery to light activity takes about two weeks. Strenuous abdominal
exercise can usually resumed in about six weeks.
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 M. Senderoff, MD, FACS at his Manhattan or Westchester, New York
office.
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