abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that can remove extra
skin and fat, and tighten the underlying muscles to achieve a flat and toned abdomen.
Patients who benefit from this procedure are those who have had a pregnancy, significant
weight fluctuations, prior surgery, or simply a loss of muscle tone due to aging
or heredity.
There are different types of abdominoplasty procedures: the traditional abdominoplasty,
which addresses the entire abdomen and the mini-abdominoplasty, which addresses
the abdominal contour from the belly button down. During your consultation, Dr.
Liszka will advise you on which procedure will provide the results you desire.
This operation is done under general anesthesia and occasionally requires an overnight
stay. This procedure is frequently performed with other breast and body contour
procedures. The recovery time for a tummy tuck is longer than liposuction because
of tightening of the muscles. Most patients are able to return to work in 10 days
to two weeks.
An abdominoplasty produces a scar that extends from one hip to the other. The scar
is positioned to lie below the underwear line so it is usually concealed and fades
over time. Like liposuction, a tummy tuck will provide long-lasting results in combination
with a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and exercise. It is not a weight
loss or obesity operation and patients with dramatic weight fluctuations should
wait until their weight stabilizes to have the operation.