Recognizing the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Procedures

Despite countless hours spent in the gym, many women and some men fail to see improvement in their abdominal appearance. Although their “abs” may have good tone, the overlying contour is unchanged because the “skin problem” does not respond to exercise in any meaningful manner.

When an exercise program and diet fails to improve the body’s shape, a significant number of women and men consider surgical intervention to achieve their goals- specifically a “tummy tuck.”

All abdominal problems do not necessarily need a full tummy tuck. Recommendations will depend on the severity of the problem. Other options, including liposuction for localized fat accumulations only or a mini tummy tuck for sagging skin of the lower aspect of the abdominoplasty wall. Since there are several options possible, a person seeking such an operation should seek a consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and recommendations.
However, if a patient has sagging skin above and below the belly button, a full tummy tuck will be the most appropriate recommendation. The surgery requires a low transverse incision above the pubic area and a transverse wedge resection of the excess skin with advancement of the remaining skin to the lower midline incision. The navel is repositioned through a small incision. Any muscle separation will be repaired. Liposuction of the hips is often done to complement the abdominal wall improvement, giving a better contour appearance.
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All of the board-certified plastic surgeons of Surgical Images are highly experienced in abdominoplasty surgery- done alone or in combination with a mommy makeover procedure. For an evaluation please call (402)390-0100 to setup your consultation!