What is the Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck surgically tightens the muscles of the lower abdomen and removes the over-stretched skin that remains as a “badge of womanhood.” Your abdomen will become flat and firm. An abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” are two names for the same procedure. However, there are several types of abdominoplasties: “full,” “corset,” “mini,” and “fleur-de-lis.”
Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck?
You may be considered a good candidate if your answer is yes to any of the following questions:
● Are you unhappy with your stomach area and exercise just can’t fix it?
● Have you lost weight and your stomach now has wrinkled, loose, or flabby skin?
● Has pregnancy left your stomach with flabby skin and stretch marks?
● Do you have to maneuver and/or tuck your belly into your pants?
What are the results?
Results are amazing! Not seeing “rolls” or hanging crepey skin when you look down at yourself is such a
high! However, there are always trade-offs. There is a long scar across the abdomen for a full
abdominoplasty and an additional vertical scar up and down the abdomen for a corset abdominoplasty.
Scars can be improved with scar creams and/or laser treatments. Lasers can also treat remaining
stretchmarks. Most every patient feels the trade-off is worth it!!
What can I expect?
During your consultation with Dr. Collini, you will discover which type of procedure is needed to correct your problem to help restore “the way you used to be.” Dr. Collini does this by pulling the skin on your stomach together from each side and from top to bottom. If the skin overlaps from top to bottom, you are likely a candidate for the tummy tuck procedure where your incision runs horizontally across the bottom of your stomach. If the skin overlaps from side to side in the middle, you are likely a candidate for the “corset
abdominoplasty,” which gives you a scar down the middle of your stomach. Occasionally, some patients need both. *IF you do not have any problem with extra skin or fat above the stomach button, you may only require a
“mini-abdominoplasty.” This procedure does not involve tightening the abdominal muscles and requires a smaller incision on the lower abdomen.
Down time is different for each patient based on their activity level. This will be discussed during consultation.
What are my options?
Because there are different body types with different problems, Dr. Collini will recommend the best tummy tuck option for you! This discussion and analysis will occur during your consultation.
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