Tummy Tuck in Long Beach, California

What is a Tummy Tuck?

AbdominoplastyAbdominoplasty (tummy tuck) helps flatten the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin, and tightening muscles.

The Abdominoplasty Procedure

The patient is placed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Two incisions are made: one from hipbone to hipbone close to the pubic area, and another around the navel. Skin is separated from the abdominal muscles, which are then pulled together and stitched into place for a firmer abdomen and narrower waist. The skin flap is then stretched down over the newly tightened muscles, excess skin is removed, and the navel is reattached where it looks natural. The incisions are then closed, and sterile surgical dressings are applied over the sutured areas.

How Long is Tummy Tuck Surgery?

An abdominoplasty takes approximately 2 to 6 hours to perform.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

The best candidates for abdominoplasty are in good physical condition, with pockets of fat or loose skin that have not responded well to diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty can also be appropriate for slightly obese people whose skin has lost some of its elasticity, and for women with skin and muscles stretched from pregnancy. Anyone planning on losing a significant amount of weight, and women planning on having (more) children, should wait before undergoing abdominoplasty, although, pregnancy after abdominoplasty is still possible.

Recovery After Abdominoplasty

After surgery, a temporary drains may be inserted to remove excess fluid from the surgical site. An overnight hospital stay may be necessary in some practices. However, all of our patients go home the same day as they undergo light IV or just oral sedation.. Recovery time ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months. Maintaining weight with a balanced diet and regular exercise provides long-lasting results.

Dr. Konecny has been performing lipoabdominoplasty – a combination of liposuction at the time of abdominoplasty- for over 15 years, and follows his patients throughout the healing process:

Will I Have Scarring After Abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty leaves a scar spanning the lower abdomen from hip to hip, although it is low enough to be concealed by a bikini.

Risks Of Abdominoplasty

In addition to the usual risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, risks associated with abdominoplasty include the following:Tummy tuck procedure

  • Asymmetry
  • Poor aesthetic result
  • Unsightly scarring
  • Loose skin
  • Numbness in skin sensation
  • Need for revisional surgery

Patients who have had previous abdominal surgery may find that their old scars look more raised, have stretched or are more noticeable in general. Undergoing a scar revision may minimize their prominence.

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