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Abdominoplasty

(Tummy Tuck)

Addresses the following concerns

  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Procedure by Dr. Mendelsohn Loose skin, weak abdominal muscles, and fatty tissues in the belly area.
  • Desire for a more fit abdominal appearance and looking better in clothing.


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Abdominoplasty Procedure

  • Outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia in our AAAHC accredited surgery center.
  • A lower bikini incision is made, and then lax muscles are tightened and excess skin is removed. A tummy tuck is often performed in combination with liposuction, which removes excess fatty tissue.
  • Can be performed as a mini-tuck, treating the tissues from the lower abdomen to the belly button, or a full tummy tuck, treating the tissues above and below the navel.
  • Takes an hour and a half to three hours, depending upon the type of tummy tuck performed and patient characteristics.

Abdominoplasty Recovery

  • You should rest for the first twenty-four hours after surgery and have someone with you during this period. You may slowly resume normal activities, but should not do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for one to two weeks.
  • Drains may be used, and are usually removed a week after your procedure.
  • Sutures are removed a week after your procedure.
  • You will wear a compression garment for three to six weeks after surgery to help control swelling. You may not shower for two days after surgery. On the third day after your surgery, you may remove the garment to shower, and then put it back on. This garment is crucial to developing the contour of your new body.
  • Pain is moderate, but controlled with medication.
  • Bruising is normal, as well as numbness of abdominal area. Bruising usually subsides by the end of two weeks, numbness can last for six months.

Abdominoplasty Result

  • Trimmer, tighter look to the stomach area.
  • Smaller waist size and greater flexibility shopping for clothes.