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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty has traditionally been a very successful procedure for patients across the country. Women who have had children can develop abdominal wall laxity known as a diastasis. This is caused when the abdominal wall is stretched by the developing child. After childbirth, the abdominal wall remains stretched and does not return to its pre-pregnancy tightness. Dieting and exercise will not restore the abdominal wall tone. The abdominal skin also becomes lax, especially if there are stretch marks, and excess fat can accentuate the lower abdominal fullness. Women who are close to their ideal body weight are good candidates for an abdominoplasty. Women who are considering having additional children should wait until they are finished before proceeding with tummy tuck surgery.

The best way to find out if abdominoplasty ( tummy tuck) surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation at our office. Dr. Beckenstein will only recommend treatment after a thorough evaluation of your medical history and discussion of your aesthetic goals.

Abdominoplasty Procedures

There are several abdominoplasty procedures (including mini tummy tuck) available that can restore a more aesthetic contour to the abdomen, depending on the degree of skin laxity, diastasis, and excess fat. The basic premise of these methods is to remove the excess skin and fat, and to tighten the lax abdominal wall.

A traditional abdominoplasty will result in scarring and require relocation of the belly-button. If the outer thighs have excess fat and skin laxity, an extended abdominoplasty can be performed to incorporate this area and re-contour the thighs as well. A belt lipectomy can be performed to address the entire circumference of the lower torso. This will re-contour the abdomen, outer thighs, and gluteal (buttock) regions.

Mini-Abdominoplasty

Women with a minimal diastasis and skin laxity might be candidates for a mini- abdominoplasty. This method leaves only a short scar in the lower abdomen and does not require relocation of the belly button. Although a mini- tummy tuck is also an invasive surgery, because the procedure is more limited in scope, it often requires less recovery time.

 

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