Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major sugical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. The surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved.
Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery. Also, women who plan future pregnancies should wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you have scarring from previous abdominal surgery, Dr. Davis may recommend against abdominoplasty or may caution you that scars could be unusually prominent.
Dr. Davis uses every available method to minimize scaring after surgery as much as possible. With the addition of HybriSil to our practice, Davis Plastic Surgery is one of a handful of practices offering the 1st prescription strength treatment approved by the FDA for reduction and minimization of surgical scars.
If you are considering having an Abdominoplasty please contact us online by clicking here , or call us at 919.785.1220.
