What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles, resulting in a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
How Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Work?
During a tummy tuck, an incision is made across the lower abdomen, typically from hip to hip. The skin and fat are lifted from the abdominal muscles, which are then tightened by bringing them together and suturing them in place. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining skin is draped over the new abdominal contour. In some cases, a second incision may be required around the navel.
There are different types of tummy tucks, including:
- Full Tummy Tuck: Addresses the entire abdomen, requiring a longer incision and often involving repositioning the navel.
- Mini Tummy Tuck: Addresses only the lower abdomen, requiring a shorter incision and not involving the navel.
- Extended Tummy Tuck: Extends the incision around the hips to address excess skin and fat in the flanks.
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes 2-5 hours, depending on the extent of correction needed.
The Ideal Candidate
Candidates for tummy tuck surgery typically include:
- Individuals with excess skin and fat in the abdomen that doesn't respond to diet and exercise
- Women who have had multiple pregnancies and have stretched abdominal muscles and skin
- Those who have lost weight but have remaining abdominal laxity
- People with realistic expectations about the results
- Healthy individuals without medical conditions that might impair healing
- Non-smokers
- Individuals committed to maintaining a stable weight
During your consultation, Dr. Maresky will assess whether a tummy tuck is appropriate for your specific concerns and medical history.
Recovery
Recovery from tummy tuck surgery typically involves:
- Hospital stay of 1-2 nights for monitoring
- Significant swelling and bruising for 2-3 weeks
- Compression garments for 6-8 weeks
- Limited mobility for 2-4 weeks
- Return to normal activities within 6-8 weeks
- Full recovery and final results visible after 6-12 months
Dr. Maresky will provide detailed post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress.
Results and Benefits
A tummy tuck can provide:
- Smoother, firmer abdominal profile
- Reduced excess skin and fat
- Tightened abdominal muscles
- Improved posture and core strength
- Enhanced self-confidence and body image
While there will be a scar across the lower abdomen, it typically fades over time and can be concealed with clothing.
Before and After
Below you can see the results of a tummy tuck procedure performed by Dr. Maresky. The before and after images demonstrate the significant improvement in abdominal contour and skin tightness, resulting in a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
Before and After
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Why Choose Dr. Maresky for Your Tummy Tuck?
Dr. Gideon Maresky brings extensive experience in body contouring procedures and understands the importance of achieving natural-looking results. He tailors each tummy tuck procedure to address your specific concerns and achieve your desired aesthetic goals while maintaining your individual proportions.
During your consultation, Dr. Maresky will take the time to understand your goals and expectations, explain the procedure in detail, and help you make an informed decision about your tummy tuck surgery.
