Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Pregnancy, large fluctuations in weight, abdominal surgery, and aging may contribute to fat accumulation, sagging skin, hernias and bulging, unsightly scars and stretch marks about the abdomen. These undesirable features may be improved by an abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat and tightens the abdominal muscles. A flatter stomach and more slender waist can result in a dramatic improvement in one’s figure. Sometimes liposuction may also be needed to enhance results.

Tummy Tuck Surgery Explained

The surgery may be performed under general anesthesia and is usually done on an outpatient basis. The incision is placed low on the abdomen along the panty line. Sometimes an incision is also placed around the belly button. During the procedure fat and excess skin are removed and the muscle walls are tightened.

Aftercare and Healing

Medications are prescribed for any discomfort during the early postoperative period. Drains are removed a few days after the procedure. The abdomen may feel tight and numb for several weeks; this is a normal part of the healing process.

Abdominoplasty can provide a very pleasing result. However, we must remember that this procedure, as any surgery, can involve infection, slow wound healing, poor scarring, fluid or blood collections under the skin, skin loss, as well as all general risks associated with surgery.

We do everything possible to reduce the likelihood of healing problems, but most potential issues such as delayed healing or skin loss, are commonly associated with a patient’s health condition and physiology in which the blood supply may be poor, such as diabetes, Lupus, obesity, or smoking. The majority of patients heal with minimal problems other than the normal swelling, bruising, lumps and bumps that resolve over time.

Contouring of excess skin and fat may occasionally require a touch-up treatment at a later date; this is commonly performed in the office.

Perfect symmetry is an unrealistic expectation since no human is perfectly symmetric. The small differences in the two sides of the face, extremities, breast, tummy, etc. are perfectly natural.

Why Choose The Langsdon Clinic For Your Tummy Tuck?

Although there are many Memphis abdominplasty doctors, The Langsdon clinic stands out among the rest. We offer Memphis tummy tuck patients a state of the art facility and the most cutting edge techniques. Plus, our surgeons are board certified specialists.