Tummy Tuck Information ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Description:
A tummy tuck is often understood as a surgery that will help a person lose inches or weight. While this is certainly a result of the surgery, it should not be the underlying reason for it. A tummy tuck can benefit a woman who has had multiple pregnancies or anyone who has undergone extreme weightloss or simply has that one "problem area" where the skin simply won't tighten. Patients who are dealing with excess fat but otherwise do not have sagging skin or excess skin are generally not candidates for tummy tuck surgery.
During a tummy tuck surgery, excess fat, tissue, and skin are removed. The muscles are tightened and the remaining skin is repositioned to give the abdomen a flatter, more attractive contour. During your tummy tuck consultation with Dr. Arabitg he will evaluate your unique case and determine if a tummy tuck is the procedure for you.
Time Required: It can take 2-3 hours to perform tummy tuck surgery. Time requirements vary between each situation, depending on the extent of the surgery.
In/Out Patient: Tummy tuck surgery is an out patient procedure.
Duration of Results: Tummy tuck results can be permanent, but are subject to change with future weight fluctuation or pregnancy.
Recovery Time: Day 1-7 It is usually required that patients rest for the first seven days after this surgery.
