Tummy Tuck Surgery
Aging, pregnancy and weight loss can leave your stomach flabby, stretched out, and difficulty to fit in clothes. Tummy tuck can remove loose skin and stretch marks as well tighten the abdominal muscles. Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, can give you a flatter, smaller stomach and more flattering waistline.
Basic Information
- Loose abdominal skin is removed and tightened
- The abdominal muscles are tightened
- Surgery is performed while you are asleep in the operating room
- You will go home the same day after surgery
Initial consulation
During the initial consultation we will discuss your goals and expectations. You will have a chance to describe the abdomen and waistline you are looking for and your feelings about the procedure. We will address questions you have about tummy tuck surgery.
How is Tummy Tuck Surgery performed?
Tummy Tuck Surgery is performed in the operating room at a fully accredited surgical center. While you are asleep under general anesthesia stomach skin and stretch marks are removed and the stomach muscle is tightened to leave a smaller, flatter stomach. The surgery lasts about 3 hours. You are then brought to the recovery room to be monitored until you are ready to go home.
Choice of incision
Deciding which incision to use is one of the most important task during consultation. Our discussion will reveal you goals and desires for your stomach and waistline. The amount of skin and fat to be removed determines the incisions available.
After Surgery
You will need someone to bring you home from the surgery center. The pain medication prescribed will help keep you comfortable in the days after surgery. Antibiotics will help minimize the risks of infection. Dr. Pham will keep in close contact with you after surgery and see you back in the office to examine you to make sure you are healing well. Heavy lifting and straining should be avoided after surgery until you heal completely. A compression garment will provide comfort and help promote rapid recovery.
