Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) at The Gunter Center in Dallas, Texas
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, can dramatically smooth and flatten the abdominal area when dieting and exercise fail to produce desired results. Pregnancy, massive weight loss, and other factors can stretch abdominal muscles and leave pockets of fat that simply do not respond to even the most dedicated efforts. For people who cannot achieve the firm, toned look that they desire, the best solution may be abdominoplasty. Tummy tuck surgery performed at The Gunter Center in Dallas, Texas effectively addresses problem areas and produces a sculpted, contoured look to the abdomen.
Candidates for Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Anyone in good health who has been unable to tone his or her abdominal area despite dieting and exercise is likely a good candidate for abdominoplasty. Women often choose tummy tuck surgery to address abdominal sagging that resulted when pregnancy caused muscles to stretch and lose their tone. Men frequently opt for this procedure because it can effectively eliminate a "pot belly" or "spare tire" that has not responded to dieting and exercise. Abdominoplasty is also performed as a body contouring procedure to eliminate residual fat and loose, sagging skin for people who have lost substantial weight.
Surgery and Recovery
During the abdominoplasty procedure, an incision is made across the lower abdomen from hip bone to hip bone. Fat and excess skin are trimmed away, and abdominal muscles and remaining skin are tightened. For the best results, our surgeons may perform liposuction in combination with the tummy tuck surgery to create a toned appearance. The extent of scarring after the procedure depends on whether the patient has a complete abdominoplasty or a partial/mini tummy tuck. If a complete abdominoplasty is performed, a long scar across the abdomen will result. However, the incision is carefully placed low on the abdomen so that the scar will not be visible when wearing a swimsuit or other midriff-baring garment.
Abdominoplasty affects major muscle groups, so recovery time is often considerable. Many patients are able to return to work one to two weeks after the procedure; others may require up to one month to fully recover. Healing time depends on many factors, including how extensive the surgery was and how well the body is able to recover. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) patients return to our Dallas, Texas office approximately one week after surgery so that the doctor can check on their progress and remove their stitches.
Contact The Gunter Center for Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Dallas, Texas
To schedule an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) consultation at our Dallas, Texas surgical center, please contact The Gunter Center today. We provide a full range of procedures to help our patients attain their ideal aesthetic. Our practice offers several body contouring options, including breast lift, male breast reduction, face and neck liposuction, and more so that our patients can achieve the contours and the look they have long desired.
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More information about abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) is available by contacting the Dallas, Texas Gunter Center.
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Dallas, Texas 75231
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