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Tummy Tuck

Boston tummy tuck patients who want to enhance and beautify their shape have sought out Dr. Marshall at the New England Center for Plastic Surgery and Medispa. As a foremost Boston plastic surgery specialist, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve their cosmetic goals. Please read the following paragraphs to learn more about abdominoplasty in Boston.

Sometimes simply dieting and exercising are not enough to take care of waistline problems. In such cases, a patient may wish to consider a tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty). A tummy tuck is the surgical removal of excess skin or fatty deposits from the abdomen, along with the repositioning of abdomen muscles into a tighter formation. This bodily enhancement procedure is designed for those who wish to have a flatter and tighter stomach. It is also helpful in remedying the vertical separation of abdomen muscles known as diastasis, which can occur following pregnancy.

Reasons for Considering an Abdominoplasty:

* Inability of dieting and exercise to improve the abdomen area.
* Excessive accumulation of skin following weight loss.
* Loss of skin elasticity or diastases (loose abdomen muscles) due to pregnancy.
* The removal of unsightly skin and fat deposits as well as the proper alignment of the abdomen muscles to produce a more flattering look.
* Lower abdominal stretch marks

General Procedure
Abdominoplasty surgery lasts anywhere from one to five hours, depending on each tummy tuck Boston patient's unique physiology. To begin the procedure, an incision is made just above the pubic bone area. This incision goes horizontally across the lower abdomen and sometimes around to the back. The skin is then stretched away from the muscle tissue, and excess skin is removed. The abdomen muscle tissue is tightened to provide a firmly contoured stomach and well-defined waistline. Finally, the incision is closed; and the skin is stitched back into place. Sometimes the procedure requires an additional incision around the navel in order to provide the best results.

Recovery Process
Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. As the body recuperates, the patient can expect some swelling, pain, and discomfort. Medication can be prescribed to relieve any pain caused by the procedure. The stitches will be removed shortly after the surgery depending on the procedure(s) involved. Most normal activities, with the exception of exercise-level activites, can generally be resumed within two weeks. It may take up to a year for the body to completely adapt to the new abdominal configuration. With proper diet and exercise the striking results of the surgery will be long lasting.

In addition to performing tummy tuck in Boston, Dr. Marshall offers a range of other body contouring treatments. Some of the procedures his patients request more often include body lift and liposuction in Boston. Female patients also often undergo breast augmentation with breast implants to achieve more voluptuous, feminine body profiles. Please peruse the respective pages to learn more about these and other highly effective treatments offered by the talented Boston body contouring specialist, Dr. Marshall.

 

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