Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, removes extra fat and skin from the lower abdomen and tightens the muscle to provide you with a slimmer abdomen. Due to aging, pregnancy, or excessive weight loss, women and men can develop a lower tummy bulge. This is more commonly seen amongst women after pregnancy, since their skin and muscles are excessively stretched at this time.

Beginning with an incision made on the lower abdomen, the tummy tuck procedure creates a skin flap. After separating the skin from the abdominal muscles, the muscles are tightened creating a narrower waist and flattening the stomach area. The skin flap is then pulled downward and the extra skin and fat is removed, after which the incision is closed. The entire surgery takes from two to three hours depending on the patient. The most common side effects are bruising and swelling, which usually subside after 10 days. Most patients opt to get liposuction along with a tummy tuck to get a better waist definition. Most people get a tummy tuck to rid themselves of a tummy bulge and to get a flatter stomach. The temporary side effects include pain and swelling, along with soreness and numbness as well as some bruising. Patients can return to a normal work routine after two to six weeks.

Dr. Gonzalez will remove all the excess skin and fat and tighten your stomach during your procedure to provide you with the flattest stomach possible. He will also be able to tailor the surgery for your body type and personal goals. A tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures at our offices.

If you wish to get more information about Tummy Tuck, please call our office today.