Tummy Tuck
The Tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty is an operation that is designed to remove excess skin from the abdomen at the same time, tightening the abdominal muscles. It is indicated in cases where there is laxity of the abdomen resulting in bulging due to abnormal stretching of the abdominal muscles and skin. Unlike liposuction surgery, which just removes fat, tummy tuck involves removal of skin and fat, with tightening of the abdominal muscles. For this reason, it is more extensive than liposuction. The actual extent of surgery will depend on the amount of excess skin and the laxity of the abdominal muscles.
Prior to tummy tuck surgery, the amount of skin that is to be removed is carefully marked. The tummy tuck operation is usually carried out under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the bikini line and the excess skin is pulled down and inward, and is removed along with underlying fatty tissue. The muscles are tightened as required, the skin is carefully redraped and the incision closed with several layers of suture.
In the case of a large weight loss with excess skin at the waist/hip area, the Extended Tummy Tuck may be the best option. The incision is typically carried around the waist/hip area after first performing some contour liposuction. This creates a nice "hour glass" appearance and does not add additional down-time.
Tummy tuck is a fantastic procedure and the results are generally very pleasing for patients who have struggled with the inability to get rid of loose abdominal skin with diet and exercise.
A note about scars: The lower abdominal scar is red for 3-6 months and eventually fades.
Please call our office at 425-413-6517 for a free tummy tuck consultation. We are happy to serve Maple Valley, Covington, Kent, Auburn, Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Federal Way, Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and many more cities inside and outside of Washington.
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