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Procedure: Abdominoplasty
Purpose: The abdominoplasty procedure, or
'tummy tuck' is used to flatten the stomach area, remove excess
skin and fat, and tighten abdominal muscles.
Surgery Length: 2 -4 hours depending on extent.
Anesthesia: Tummy tuck abdominal procedures are performed under
General Anesthesia.
Where: Doctor Man's outpatient surgical facility in Boca Raton,
or as an inpatient in hospital.
Recovery: After a tummy tuck you will be back
to work within 1-2 weeks, but are advised to avoid strenuous activity
for 3 - 4 weeks. Patients wear a light support garment for few weeks after
their tummy tuck.
Risks: Risks of abdominoplasty include: scarring, temporary swelling,
infection, bleeding, blood clots, poor healing.
Cost: $3,700 - $9,500.
*(Note: Cost of an abdominoplasty procedure varies based upon physician
fees, anesthesia, surgical setting and number of procedures required.
Data is based on a compilation of sources including material provided
by Dr. Man in Boca Raton, Florida.)
Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical abdominal procedure, often called
a 'tummy tuck', that removes excess skin and fat from the tummy. A tummy
tuck tightens the stomach muscles. Candidates electing for this procedure
are most often women who, after childbearing, have weakened stomach muscles
and excess fat which does not seem to respond to diet or exercise.
Men who wish to tighten muscles and remove fat from the middle and lower
abdomen will also often opt for a tummy tuck abdominal procedure. Older
patients who often experience weight gain as they age, especially around
the stomach, can also benefit from an abdominoplasty procedure. For all
patients, men and women alike, abdominoplasty can dramatically reduce
a large, protruding midriff.
If you're considering an abdominoplasty procedure, it is important to
remember that a tummy tuck is major surgery and will produce a permanent
scar. Tummy tuck scars can be hidden in the bikini line.
An abdominoplasty procedure usually takes two to four
hours to complete in our Boca Raton surgical facility, and is performed
under general anesthesia. The tummy tuck procedure requires the surgeon
to make a long incision from hip to hip in order to create a skin flap
and reveal the stomach muscles. The muscles are then tightened, excess
fat removed and the belly button repositioned. The result is a firmer
tummy and narrower waistline.
After tummy tuck surgery the stomach will be swollen and patients will
experience some discomfort. Post-operative complications such as infection,
poor healing, swelling, and blood clotting are rare in tummy tuck abdominoplasty
procedures, but can occur.
For some patients, endoscopic techniques and liposuction
may provide an option in place of a tummy tuck, eliminating the need for
a major abdominal procedure. In all cases, a consultation with the cosmetic
surgeon will help you decide which cosmetic procedure is best for you.
At our state of the art surgical facility
in Boca Raton, Florida your comfort and safety are our main concern.
If you're ready to explore a new you and consider a tummy tuck, please
contact Dr. Man's office. We'll be happy to
set up a consultation appointment for you, or you can email
us directly with any questions you may have.
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