Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Pittsburgh
Skin excess, protuberant abdomen, weak abdominal muscles after pregnancy, and weight loss are good indicators for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Pittsburgh tummy tuck is designed to produce a more flattering mid-section. The best patients for tummy tuck surgery are those who are of average or slightly-above average weight who are having problems in reducing excess skin or fat in the abdominal region by dieting and exercise alone. Women who intend to have more children should wait before they decide to undergo a tummy tuck procedure.
We, here at Beleza Plastic Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, perform a standard tummy tuck which involves tightening of the abdominal skin, and positioning of the relatively thin scar line in the bikini area.
We also offer the Brazilian Tummy Tuck which is a combinaton of abdominoplasty with liposuction. Pittsburgh plastic surgeons are using this technique for better contouring, better waistline and better overall shape with less chance of complications.The abdominal region of the body is one that childbirth, weight gain or loss, aging and/or various surgeries lead to issues with self-confidence. Because of this, at Beleza Plastic Surgery in Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania, we’ve learned to improve abdominal contour and sculpt the abdomen to yield a more harmonious appearance with the rest of the body. An incision is made just above the pubic line and removal of fat and skin is performed through this incision yielding an inconspicuous scar.
Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck, is an operation perfomed by our Pittsburgh plastic surgeons to make the abdomen more flat and toned. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose skin and muscles after pregnancy or individuals with sagging after major weight loss. The amount of fat and skin removed varies by doctor, method, and patient, but it is typically less than 10 pounds. Liposuction performed at the time of a tummy tuck procedure provides optimal results in some patients. During the consultation, Dr Wooten at Beleza Plastic Surgery - Pittsburgh and the patient make the decision on what will be done. Tummy tuck operations vary in scope and are frequently subdivided into categories. Depending on the extent of the surgery, a complete abdominoplasty can take 1 to 5 hours. A partial abdminoplasty or “mini-tummy tuck” can be completed in 1 to 2 hours by our Surgeon here at our Pittsburgh, PA office.
The most encouraging aspect of this cosmetic procedure is that this is a permanent procedure. This means the results will be long lasting, especially with proper nutrition and exercise to maintain the body’s shape.
Call our Plastic Surgery Pittsburgh Pennsylvania office at 412-952-9299 to schedule your personal consultation.