3 Minute Read:
Do you feel hesitant to wear a bikini due to excess fat around the lower belly?
Maybe you struggle with excess skin or a stubborn stomach pooch that does not respond to exercise and diet attempts. Well, a tummy tuck may be the right procedure to help you get your ideal beach body with long-lasting results.
How Does a Tummy Tuck Procedure Work?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, improves the body contour by removing excess skin or fatty deposits and tightening the weakened abdominal muscles to achieve a toned and flat belly.
This transformative procedure typically involves a combination of techniques, including skin excision, fat removal, and muscle tightening.
It is ideal for patients who seek to address:
- Loose skin from recent weight loss or pregnancy
- Stubborn abdominal fat
- Diastasis recti/ abdominal muscle separation
- Wrinkled skin on the stomach
- Tummy stretch marks
- Muffin top
If you have gone through a significant life change like pregnancy or significant weight loss and feel uneasy about your abdominal appearance, this procedure is for you.
Your plastic surgeon will assess your individual needs during your tummy tuck consultation and recommend a tummy tuck option that best addresses your specific concerns. Patients with smaller amounts of excess skin, fat, and muscle laxity in the lower abdomen can benefit from a mini tummy tuck, allowing smaller incisions and faster recovery.
A standard tummy tuck or extended tummy tuck is recommended for those with larger amounts of skin and muscle separation. While these options involve longer incisions around the lower abdominal area, these scars can still be concealed beneath most bathing suits or swimsuits.
An additional procedure like liposuction is often used to eliminate excess fat to help contour the abdominal area even further for a slimmer, smoother final result.
Enjoy Sleeker, Smoother Contours
The best part of undergoing this procedure is the renewed confidence you enjoy when you finally feel ready to strut off that new tummy at the beach. For those wondering how soon they can show their beautiful results, the recovery timeline will vary depending on the technique used. Most patients, however, take around six weeks to a few months to fully recover.
Dr. Andreasen takes great care to place the incisions where they can be concealed beneath your bikini bottoms, so you do not have to worry about visible scarring.
Curious About Your Tummy Tuck Results?
Are you thinking about a tummy tuck but are unsure about the results you can expect? Look at our collection of happy tummy tuck patients.
Check out our tummy tuck before and after images in our photo gallery.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Andreasen
For the most aesthetically pleasing results that address your individual concerns, you must work with a qualified and knowledgeable plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring techniques. Dr. Troy Andreasen will thoroughly examine your areas of concern, discuss your procedures’ goals, and determine the tummy tuck technique that is right for you. Call us today at 909-291-4900 or fill our online form to schedule your consultation.
