The Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Cincinnati - Dayton - Ohio
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

The tummy tuck procedure is ideal for those female and male patients who have loose skin, weak abdominal muscles, and fatty tissues. Whereas liposuction removes the excess fatty layer alone, the tummy tuck removes excess skin and lax muscles can be tightened.

The mini-tuck treats the tissues in the lower abdomen to the navel and the full-tummy tuck treats the tissues above and below the navel. Dramatic results can be achieved butat
a price. The incision can be obvious for some time although it is hidden in the bikini line.

These procedures are often performed at The Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery center under general anesthesia, but can be performed under intravenous sedation . The procedure is similar to a facelift. The incision extends along the groin area, and can extend from hip to hip with significant tissue must be removed. The flap of skin is elevated and the rectus (6 pack) muscles are tightened with permanent sutures. The excess skin and fat is that advanced inferiorly and the excess tissues are removed. For the full tummy tuck, a new opening is made for the
navel. Drains are often utilized for three to four days before removing . Recovery is one to two weeks.

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Tummy Tuck Step-by-Step:

Step 1

Incision made and undermining to ribs for full tummy tuck and undermining to navel for mini tummy tuck

Step 2

Muscles tightened by stitchesoverlapping muscles

Step 3

Excess skin pulled inferiorly

Step 4

Excess skin trimmed and new opening made for belly button (navel) with full abdominoplasty procedure