SURGERY: TUMMY TUCK
What makes a good candidate.
Women and men who have loose abdominal skin and fat that is concentrated in the abdomen can benefit from abdominoplasty. These conditions can be inherited or result from substantial weight loss. Abdominoplasty can tighten muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy. This procedure may eliminate stretch marks, especially those located below the navel. Individuals with minimal to moderate skin laxity and tight abdominal muscles will benefit from Dr. Stanton’s “Short Scar Lipo-Abdominoplasty” procedure that results in less scaring and generally a quicker recovery.
If you plan to become pregnant or lose weight in the future, you should discuss this with Dr. Stanton. It is important to disclose an and all previous abdominal surgery as the scarring may limit the results of a future abdominoplasty.
Features
- Excess or sagging abdominal skin with or without stretch marks.
- Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened.
- An abdomen that protudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body.
- Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated in your abdomen.