The abdominoplasty, also called tummy tuck, is a great surgery for those who are experiencing an excess of fat on the belly, weak abdominal muscles, after a pregnancy or for loose skin. The main goal of this plastic surgery consists in removing the excess fat and tightening the skin.
Sometimes fat deposit all around the belly and waist are impossible to lose even by trying the best diets or with an intensive training program. Loose skin on the abdomen could be embarrassing and disturbing in our daily activities to the point that even getting dressed is a fiasco.
Whether it is for a men or women this kind of physical look could sometimes play on the self-esteem, and the abdominoplasty/tummy tuck is the right choice to help you get rid of that feeling.
The best candidate for this plastic surgery should be at their ideal weight. If you are experiencing fat deposit on the belly but no loose skin you should then ask our surgeon at the Schwarz plastic surgery center about liposuction of the abdomen, it may be a better solution for you.
There are 3 techniques to perform an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, a consultation with one of our surgeons, taking your physical health and expectations in consideration, you will be advised which technique would be appropriate for you.
The classical abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, mostly practiced at our facility, involve an incision around the belly button and another long incision in the lower abdomen under the bikini line. Abdominal skin is lifted, muscles are tightened with sutures and the excess skin and fat are removed.
With a balanced diet and regular exercise, results can last for years.