TUMMY TUCK


If you have a protruding abdomen a Tummy Tuck may be just for you.  There are three components that contribute to an unsightly abdomen.

    
1. Excess Skin - Whether from previous pregnancies or excess weight 
         the abdominal skin has lost its elasticity and is wrinkled and may hang 
         in folds.  Stretch marks may be present.

    
2.  Excess Fat - It is not uncommon for fat to preferentially accumulate 
          in the abdominal area.

    
3.  Protruding Abdominal Musculature -  As a result of previous
          pregnancies or weight gain the muscle and fascial layers have been
          permanently weakened and protrude.

 

  

 

Each of the above deformities may be present singly or in combination.  It is important to recognize that no amount of exercise or dieting can correct the problem.  Surgery is designed to address and correct the skin, fat and muscle deformities.

Isolated excess fat may be corrected with liposuction alone.  Excess skin and weakened muscles can only be corrected surgically.  During your consultation we can discuss your unique problems and the best approach to correction.

A full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a major surgical procedure that I usually perform with general anesthesia.  Surgical time is about 2 hours.  Repair of the muscle layer is painful, yet most women return to work after 1-2 weeks and vigorous activity in 6 weeks.  Naturally if you have a less aggressive procedure, recovery is quicker and less painful. 

The usual incision is hidden in the bikini line.  Complications are uncommon in non-smokers.  Smoking dramatically increases the risk of complications and we require smokers to quit for at least one month prior to having the surgery.

Results are usually dramatic and will enhance your self-esteem and confidence.


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Grayson Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center
Leila S. Grayson, M.D.
Salvatore A. Farruggio, MD, FACS

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