Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) - Dallas, Texas
If you are interested in a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and live in the Dallas area, the cosmetic surgeons at Regional Plastic Surgery Center can help you. This body contouring procedure will help improve your overall body shape and eliminate excess or sagging skin tissue that occurs following pregnancy, excessive weight gain, or excessive weight loss.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. The abdominoplasty procedure is routinely performed with excellent results by the cosmetic surgeons at Regional Plastic Surgery Center.
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Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
People have loose skin and excess fat in the abdominal area for many reasons. Genetics and substantial weight loss cause skin to lose its elasticity and sag and fat to accumulate. Pregnancy can separate and weaken abdominal muscles as well as create stretch marks. Others have an abdomen that unattractively protrudes from the body. These people are often ideal candidates for an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. Dallas area patients can come to Regional Plastic Surgery Center, can remedy these problems.
Before the Abdominoplasty Procedure
The decision to undergo an abdominoplasty should be made only after a complete and thorough consultation with a qualified, experienced cosmetic surgeon. All plastic surgeons at Regional Plastic Surgery Center are board certified and have extensive experience with abdominoplasty. In Dallas, Texas, there is no better choice for your cosmetic surgery needs.
During the initial consultation concerning tummy tuck or abdominoplasty at our Dallas area facility, a complete and thorough medical history is taken. The incision made and techniques used will depend upon the circumstances of our tummy tuck patients. Our patients should tell their plastic surgeon of any previous abdominal surgeries as existing scarring can affect results. Female patients should discuss their plans to become pregnant, as well as plans for other surgery such as breast enlargement with breast implants. Our cosmetic surgeon will examine the abdominal area and assess the skin's elasticity. Our patients should be candid about their abdominoplasty expectations.
The Tummy Tuck Procedure
The typical abdominoplasty procedure for our Dallas patients begins with an incision placed just within or above the pubic area that is laterally extended in each direction toward the pelvic bones. When possible, the incision will remain in an area that is easily covered by a bathing suit or undergarments. A second incision will be made above the navel if loose skin is there as well. Excess skin is removed and, when possible, skin containing stretch marks is removed. Liposuction may be used to remove excess fat. The remaining abdominal skin is pulled down to the incision and stitched to the muscle to tighten the area. The navel is repositioned through an incision in the skin.
What to Expect After Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is usually performed as a short-stay surgery. After surgery, the abdomen is bandaged and small tubes may be attached to help drain fluids. These tubes are removed in a week or so. Pain medication is prescribed, but our office should be contacted if severe pain occurs. The day after a tummy tuck, our Dallas area patients are encouraged to move around to promote blood circulation. Sitting for an extended time, straining, bending, and lifting should be avoided for several days. Our patients may be told to sleep on their back with a pillow beneath the knees. Support garments may have to be worn for several weeks. Our cosmetic surgeons determine when our patients can resume normal activities and return to work after the abdominoplasty procedure at our facility near Dallas.
Stitches are usually self-absorbable and do not need to be removed. The incision will initially be red and will remain red for several months. The incision is permanent, although it will fade with time. The area may be numb, and it could be several months before all feeling is regained. It will usually take several weeks for bruising and swelling to diminish.
Tummy Tuck Results
When the swelling is gone, what is left behind is a firmer, flatter abdominal area. The large majority of abdominoplasty patients are thrilled with the outcome. View our tummy tuck before and after photo gallery to see the incredible body sculpting results abdominoplasty can achieve. Abdominoplasty results at our Dallas vicinity surgical center usually will last a long time unless our patient gains or loses a substantial amount of weight. Eventually, aging and gravity may cause the abdomen to sag again. If this happens, another abdominoplasty procedure can be performed in our Dallas area surgical facility.
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Tummy Tuck Risks
Complications remain possible, despite the fact that thousands of people each year successfully undergo a tummy tuck. Our Dallas area cosmetic surgeons will discuss these in detail during the consultation. Complications from abdominoplasty include bleeding, infections, and negative reactions to anesthesia. Further, tissue along the incision may die; this typically happens when the procedure is extensive or the patient smokes or has certain medical conditions such as diabetes. If incisions heal poorly, additional surgery may help. Fluid may accumulate under the skin but can be painlessly removed.
Contact Our Dallas Area Practice for a Tummy Tuck Consultation
If you would like to learn more about tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and you live in the greater Dallas area, you should meet with the team of cosmetic surgeons at Regional Plastic Surgery Center. For more information on body contouring, contact our cosmetic surgery practice today!
For more information on our procedures, including traditional liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in the Dallas, Texas area, contact us today!
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Regional Plastic Surgery Center
Main Office
3201 East George Bush Freeway
Suite 101, Richardson, TX 75082
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Rockwall Office
2504 Ridge Road, #202
Rockwall, Texas 75087
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Las Colinas Office
6750 N. MacArthur Blvd #206E
Dallas, Texas 75063
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