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 Virginia Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)
What is a Tummy Tuck?An Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a cosmetic surgery that involves removal of excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen, tightening the skin from below the bikini line up to the ribcage. The muscles in the middle are frequently brought back together, since they are frequently pulled apart from pregnancy or weight gain. Complete AbdominoplastyA complete tummy tuck is usually recommended for patients with a lot of excess skin. This is frequently seen after pregnancy or massive weight loss. The tummy tuck involves removal of excess fat and skin from the lower abdominal region, pulling the skin tighter from the ribcage down to the bikini line. The muscles in the middle of the abdomen are often tightened. This procedure is usually done as an outpatient procedure, but each individual is evaluated for the extent and appropriateness of the procedure. Mini AbdominoplastyA mini, or partial, abdominoplasty is for patients who have a little excess skin just in the lower abdominal region. A smaller incision is made below the bikini line, and the skin is tightened. The muscles may or may not be pulled together and recovery may be considerably less than a full abdominoplasty. This procedure does not tighten the upper abdomen. What complications can arise after a tummy tuck?Wound healing is usually the biggest concern of people undergoing a tummy tuck. Bleeding and infection are risks of any surgery; they occur about 1% of the time with abdominoplasty. Fluid collection, asymmetry and poor scarring are also risks. A patient can help decrease these risks by being in good shape, not smoking, and following the postoperative instructions. How long does it take to recover from a tummy tuck?One or 2 drains are placed during surgery to drain away excess fluid after a tummy tuck, and it generally takes around one week before the drains are removed. A patient can be back to work as soon as they feel well and don’t require strong pain medication during the day, so this will vary a lot depending on the type of work and the patient’s pain tolerance. Most people are back to work in about a week. Gentle exercise such as walking can be started in about a week, but strenuous exercise is limited for 6-8 weeks. Is a tummy tuck covered by insurance?This procedure is usually not covered by insurance, although under unusual circumstances a portion of it may be. You will be given costs for all the components of the surgery including the anesthesia and OR charges. Is a tummy tuck permanent?A tummy tuck is permanent as long as a patient doesn’t have a major weight gain or pregnancy afterwards. Maintaining a good diet and exercising regularly will help maintain a good body contour. What about scarring?The scars from a tummy tuck are low on the abdomen, so they are usually hidden buy a bathing suit. A full abdominoplasty will also leave a scar around the belly button which is usually not very noticeable. For more information about Virginia Tummy Tucks...The plastic surgery professionals at The Center for Plastic Surgery and MediSpa are always available to answer any questions regarding our Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures. Please give us a call at 1-540-444-4343 to schedule a consultation.You can also schedule a consultation online by clicking here: Schedule a Consultation Online for a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Before and After Photos
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