Body Contouring: Abdominoplasty

Definition: Tummy-tuck. The abdominal muscles are stretched and the skin is loose. The only cure is to tighten the muscles and remove the extra skin.

The benefits also extend to the upper thighs and the pubic area, which are lifted and tightened. Other benefits are a better back support and posture. You can wear a bikini again.

Age: Ages 20 and beyond, for women who have had children and for men and women with redundant skin after significant weight loss.

Surgical technique: The extra skin is removed and a new navel is fashioned from the old one; the muscles are repaired.

Philosophy: An incision that is hidden in a high cut bikini bottom. A sexy looking belly button and tummy.

Surgical time and recovery: Surgery takes 3 hours and requires an overnight stay. Drains to remove fluid are removed at 3 and 7 days.

Stitches are absorbable. The wounds are all healed at 2 weeks but strenuous sports are limited for 6 months until the muscles repair is strong. Back to work in 10 days.

Related procedures: Three Dimensional Superficial Liposculpture of the hips and thighs; also the inner thighs and knees and anywhere else to match the new
tummy.