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Los Angeles Tummy Tuck Surgery, Abdominoplasty
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Los Angeles Tummy Tuck Surgery / Abdominoplasty: If you cannot eliminate the excess fat and loose sagging skin in your abdominal
area, abdominoplasty may be for you. A firm, smooth abdomen will give your body
a more contoured look, and boost your self-image.
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty Procedures:
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a surgical procedure used to flatten
the abdominal wall or stomach area. With pregnancy or fluctuations of weight,
many patients develop skin laxity problems, as well as weakening of their muscular
corset. This procedure removes excessive hanging skin, and repairs loose or stretched
muscle, thereby, improving abdominal wall tone and structure. Skin that contains
stretch marks on the lower abdomen may be removed as well, however, it may not
be possible to remove all of them. The tummy tuck requires a horizontal incision
across your lower abdomen(within or above the pubic area). The length of the incision
varies depending on the amount of skin to be removed. In some cases an incision
around the navel is made so that the excess skin above the navel is pulled downward
and removed. The navel's position remains unchanged. Keep in mind, the lower abdominoplasty
scar is hidden by the patient's undergarment. Even though the scar is considered
permanent and visible it should fade over time.
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Mini-Tummy Tuck:
If your skin laxity
and muscle weaknesses are confined to the area below your navel, a mini-tummy
tuck may be a good option. The scar will be shorter, and an incision around the
navel is not required.
Abdominoplasty may be combined with Liposuction
in some cases to improve overall body contour. The type of abdominoplasty needed
will be determined at the time of your consultation.
Within the first week the drainage tubes put in
during surgery to prevent fluids from accumulating
will be removed. A support garment will be worn
for two months. You should be able to return to
work or school within three weeks. Exercises that
work the abdominal muscles should be avoided for
three months. Low impact exercise can be resumed
within 2-3 weeks. High impact exercise may be resumed
within 6-8 weeks. Abdominoplasty produces long lasting
results as long as you can maintain your weight
and do not become pregnant. After a tummy tuck,
pregnancy will not hurt the mother or baby, but
may alter the results. As with all cosmetic procedures,
the final result will be apparent by about one year.
Call for a complimentary consultation:
(310) 326-3636
3400 W. Lomita Blvd., Suite 306,
Torrance CA., 90505
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