Abdominoplasty – Fat Removal Surgery
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the mid to lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This procedure can dramatically improve the appearance of a protruding abdomen by flattening it and creating a smaller waistline.
Tummy Tuck
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Who Are The Best Candidates For a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
The best candidates for a tummy tuck are men and women who are in relatively good health but are bothered by the loose abdominal skin following weight loss from dieting and exercising or from gastric bypass surgery. The surgery is also helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond their ability to return to normal. The surgery can also help obese patient removes the excess skin and fat in the anterior abdomen to allow for easier participation in exercise program.
If you desire a flatter abdomen or to look more attractive in your slacks and form-fitting clothes, then a Tummy Tuck may be the procedure for you.
Dr. Bui will meet with you in a personalized private consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. We are located in the city of Orange, CA. Please contact us online or call our office today at 714-535-2553 to schedule your personalized consultation.
The Surgery
Complete tummy tuck surgery usually takes three to four hours, depending on the extent of work required. Partial or mini-tummy tucks may take an hour or two.
For a full tummy tuck, a long incision is made from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. The skin flap is then mobilized, stretched, and the extra skin and fat are removed. A new hole is cut for navel, which is then sutured in place. Finally, an optional pain pump can be placed to help with pain control after surgery, temporary drainage tubes are inserted under the skin, and the incisions closed. An abdominal binder is applied.
With a mini tummy tuck, the incision is shorter and no incision is made around the navel. Although fat from the entire anterior abdomen will be removed, only the excess skin below the navel is removed and there is no tightening of the abdominal muscles.
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