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If you have excess skin and fat folds on your abdomen caused
by weight loss
or pregnancy it is likely that you will benefit from an abdominoplasty or
tummy tuck. The procedure can sometimes also improve stretch marks by
removing the excess tissue that contains them. A tummy tuck will enhance
your shape by making your stomach firmer and flatter.
Prior to surgery, Dr. Gilman and Dr. Ehrlichman will assess how much
excess fat and loose skin you have in your abdomen as well as the condition
of your stomach muscles.
The standard abdominoplasty incision is made above the pubic area extends
in a curved line toward the pelvic bones. Effort is always taken to keep the
incision below the line of a bathing suit or undergarment.
There are several approaches to this procedure depending upon the amount
of skin and fat to be removed. Because there are several possible approaches
that can be used for this surgery, Dr. Gilman and Dr. Ehrlichman will talk to
you about the method he feels will achieve the best result in your case.
It is possible to experience tissue loss where the abdominoplasty incision is
made if the procedure is extensive. Tissue loss happens mostly in those who
smoke or have diabetes.
Other risks include fluid accumulation under the skin though accumulated
fluid can be removed painlessly in several office visits.
You will be given a support garment to wear for several weeks and you should
not sit for long periods in the week after your surgery.
While bruising and swelling disappear over a few weeks, numbness in some
areas of the abdomen may persist for several months.
Scars will be deep in color for some time following surgery and will likely
always be visible. In most cases, scars eventually fade to very faint lines.
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Plastic Surgery Specialists Inc.
Boston
Plastic Surgery
332 Washington St., Suite 215
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781-431-7340; Fax: 781-431-7342
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