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After nearly 13 years in private practice I have decided to join Dr. Bryan Gawley at Gawley Plastic Surgery. We have been longtime friends and colleagues since our plastic surgery training in Texas. Our philosophies and goals to deliver an exceptional patient experience along with excellent surgical outcomes are well aligned. Please join me at my new location, which now has a fully accredited outpatient surgery center on-site and continued access to state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care.
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Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty – Tummy Tuck in Scottsdale, Arizona

Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck can help to flatten or re-shape the abdomen and waistline. This surgical procedure removes excess fat and skin to achieve a tighter and flatter abdomen. In some cases an abdominoplasty can also restore the natural position of the abdominal muscles by repairing these weakened or widened muscles. This creation of an “internal corset” can help to create an abdominal profile which is smoother and firmer, enhancing your appearance in and out of clothes.

Even those men and women with otherwise normal body weight can develop loose and sagging skin or a protuberant abdomen. Common causes of this are multiple pregnancies, aging, heredity, and significant changes in weight. The best candidates for this surgical procedure are those in good medical condition, maintaining a stable weight but despite weight loss and/or an exercise program still have fat pockets or skin laxity.

Abdominal contouring can be performed through a variety of techniques. When there is minimal skin laxity or sagging, abdominal fat may be removed by liposuction alone. When the excess fat is combined with loose, excess skin, a tummy-tuck is used to remove both the unwanted fat and redundant skin. In addition, when the abdominal muscles have become separated, in a condition called rectus diastasis, an abdominoplasty procedure can correct this at the same time.

If the condition is mild and sagging skin and fatty deposits are isolated to the lower abdomen only, a mini-abdominoplasty can usually be performed to help tighten and contour the area. When there is more significant sagging skin and fat to remove, I will treat a larger area which may extend from the lower rib area to the pubic bone. The shape and length of the incision will be determined by the amount of correction necessary in your case. In addition, those women with existing scars from cesarean section can often be incorporated or revised for new scars.

Schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan and learn more about tummy tucks.

What to Expect?

If you are considering a abdominoplasy procedure, here is what you should expect:

Average Length:

3-4 hours

Anesthesia

General

Inpatient / Outpatient

Outpatient unless combined with multiple procedures

Risks:

Bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, unfavorable scarring, poor wound healing, numbness or changes in skin sensation, asymmetry, need for revision surgery.

Recovery:

Usually back to work 1-2 weeks, avoid strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks

Am I a Good Candidate?

  • Healthy adult without medical conditions that can impair healing
  • Within 30% of ideal weight
  • Bothered by excess fat and loose skin
  • Realistic goals and expectations of surgery

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Oasis Plastic Surgery
8913 E. Bell Rd. Suite 101B Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 860-2173