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A Tummy Tuck removes excess folds of skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a lean, flat stomach. Called abdominoplasty, this surgery can diminish stretch marks following pregnancy, particularly stretch marks located below the navel, and also can tighten muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy. This surgery is ideal for men and women who are in good shape but may have inherently excessive abdominal skin or those who have undergone substantial weight loss causing the abdominal skin to become flaccid. Those who intend to lose a substantial amount of weight should postpone their tummy tuck because it will offset their results. Also, women who intend to have more pregnancies in the future should postpone their tummy tuck procedure since the vertical muscles that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy.
During a traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), a long incision is made from hipbone to hipbone and a second incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissue. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall all the way up to the ribs to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are pulled close together and tightened and then stitched into their new position providing a firmer abdomen wall and a narrower waist. The skin is then stretched down and the extra skin is removed, a new bellybutton is created and the incisions are stitched shut. Sometimes, a tube is inserted to drain excess fluid from the incision. For optimal results, liposuction may be used or in conjunction with abdominoplasty, to remove abdominal fat. Endoscopic abdominoplasty is another technique for minimizing scars and may be useful when patients have only a mild degree of excess fat and muscle laxity. Call Dr. Lee today for your Denver Tummy Tuck consultation.
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