ABDOMINOPLASTY

Abdominoplasty is a procedure that is used to recreate the flatter, firmer abdominal contour usually present in youth. This is done through the removal of excessive fat and skin as well as tightening of the abdominal muscles. Toneless, sagging abdominal skin and excessive fat with lax muscles can be caused by pregnancy or after substantial weight loss. The traditional abdominoplasty includes removal of the lower abdominal skin from the level of the umbilicus ( belly button) down to a level just above the pubic area. The abdominal muscle are tightened and the umbilicus is reconstituted. Liposuction is also applied as an additional procedure to produce the overall desired effect. As every patient is an individual, every patient will benefit from a customized approach to abdominoplasty. Depending on the concerns and the anatomy of the patient, modifications of the traditional abdominoplasty procedure such as a mini- abdominoplasty, skin only abdominoplasty or an extended abdominoplasty may be appropriate.

The surgery designed to improve the abdomen does leave a scar hidden beneath those areas usually covered by bathing suits. The position of the scar can be customized to adapt to different clothing or bathing suit styles. This surgery can be performed in our office-based operating room or in the hospital. An overnight stay is sometimes recommended. Many seek liposuction as a less invasive way to correct problems of the abdomen. Often, however, they are directed towards abdominoplasty due to the presence of poor skin tone and lax muscles.

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