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| Excessive skin and bulging
fat and muscle of the abdomen can be a result of pregnancy,
substantial weight loss, or it may be inherited. The abdominoplasty,
or "tummy tuck" procedure, creates a flatter,
firmer abdomen through the removal of excess fat and skin
and the tightening of the abdominal muscles. |
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| During your initial consultation
with Dr. Kolker, he will thoroughly discuss with you your
desires and expectations for your tummy tuck surgery. He will conduct
a thorough examination of the skin, soft tissue and muscles
of the abdomen and flanks. He will carefully review with
you the procedure or combination of procedures that suit
you best. Dr. Kolker will answer all questions that you
might have regarding any step of the process. |
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| The tummy tuck procedure
is performed with a horizontal incision in the lower abdomen
within the bikini line. Excess fat is removed, the supportive
stomach muscles are tightened and repaired, and the excess
skin is trimmed and redraped. Dr. Kolker will use lipoplasty
(liposuction) techniques in conjunction with most tummy tuck
surgeries to produce the most natural and sculpted results.
In the classical abdominoplasty procedure, the navel is
repositioned. In the modified or "mini" tummy tuck,
fat removal, skin tightening, and lower abdominal muscle
tightening are performed through a horizontal bikini incision
only. The procedure takes between three and four hours.
Abdominoplasty surgery is performed in our fully accredited
in-office surgical facility. An overnight stay with a
private duty nurse is required. |
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| A compressive garment is
worn for two weeks following surgery. Small drain tubes
are placed during surgery, and will be removed between
the third and seventh day. With few exceptions, all sutures
placed are dissolvable and no suture removal in necessary.
You should expect to take off seven to ten days for recuperation.
Light aerobic activity may begin at ten days, and more
strenuous exercise is begun at three weeks. |
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