Tummy tucks can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, particularly in conjunction with abdominal liposuction. More accurately known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Abdominoplasty and Abdominal Liposuction Can Work Together
Often after pregnancy, a woman's body will not return to its former state due to the trauma of pregnancy and childbirth. Sometimes, even exercise and diet will not tighten the skin or the muscle. By excising skin and fat (and usually stretch marks) and by tightening the muscle layer beneath, Dr. Reynolds can reshape your abdomen and take inches off of your midsection. Abdominal liposuction can also be done in problem areas at the same time. While there is a low incision for the abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), it is well hidden and most patients find the exchange well worth the incision and scar. They also find that the scar fades significantly with time to be nearly unnoticeable.
It is important to remember that tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction are not substitutes for exercise or diets, and results may be altered over time if the patient’s weight changes dramatically.
When patients visit our office in El Paso, Texas, for tummy tucks or other procedures, we first take the time to discuss their needs and wishes. In that way, we can work together to create an appropriate plan for treatment.
Patients interested in tummy tucks are invited to call our office to learn more about the procedure and its suitability for an individual’s situation.
