About Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Many men and women devote countless hours to achieving a firmer, flatter abdominal area. After countless hours of diet and exercise many people are still left with a less than flat stomach. Oftentimes excessive weight loss or pregnancy has left excess skin and no amount of diet and exercise will tighten the abdominal area. When this occurs many individuals consider undergoing a tummy tuck procedure. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure that helps redefine and sculpt the abdominal area. When undergoing a tummy tuck the surgeon will tighten the abdominal muscles by suturing them in place and then removes any excess skin. The tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction to help achieve the patient's desired appearance. There are several types of tummy tuck procedures available today. The most common abdominoplasty procedures available are the traditional tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, endoscopic tummy tuck, and circumferential tummy tuck. A person considering a tummy tuck procedure should consult an experienced plastic surgeon to discuss which abdominoplasty is right for them. Most patients undergo the traditional tummy tuck. However, those individuals with only a little excess skin opt to undergo a mini tummy tuck or endoscopic tummy tuck as they are less aggressive or invasive. After dramatic weight loss many individuals are left with excess skin and need to undergo the circumferential tummy tuck. Undergoing any surgical procedure brings certain risks and that is not different for an abdominoplasty. Most common risks involved are swelling, bruising, infections and blood clots. Choosing an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon will reduce the risks and complications that could arise from a tummy tuck. Regardless of the risks involved most people that have gone through with a tummy tuck are ecstatic with the results and their new appearance as well as their new found sense of confidence. To learn more about tummy tuck as well as facelift, breast augmentation surgery, and more, it is important to visit our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania plastic surgery office.