After experiencing significant changes caused by major weight loss, natural aging, or pregnancy, you may be considering a tummy tuck surgery to improve the shape of your midsection. A tummy tuck in Frisco can also improve your posture and core stability, which has an impact on lower back pain. Contact our body contouring surgeons today to learn more about the aesthetic and functional benefits of a tummy tuck and how it can improve your overall confidence!
A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, creates a smoother and firmer abdominal profile. During surgery, we remove excess skin and fat from your midsection, and tighten and repair the underlying abdominal muscles.
Frisco patients should understand that an abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss, but it is ideal when you struggle with stubborn belly bulges and sagging skin that do not respond to diet and exercise. We can also combine the procedure with other surgeries, such as liposuction, to improve the results and create a more balanced body shape.
A tummy tuck might be right for you if you have loose or sagging abdominal skin, weakened abdominal muscles, or stubborn fat deposits that have not improved with diet or exercise. The ideal candidate for this surgery is in good general health. You should have achieved, or be near, your goal weight, as weight gain or loss after surgery can impact your results.
You must also be a non-smoker or be willing to give up smoking for six weeks before and after the surgery, since smoking can impair healing and increase the risk of infection. Lastly, it is important to have realistic expectations of the results and a commitment to maintaining those results through a healthy lifestyle.
There are several types of tummy tuck procedures. During your consultation in Frisco with our elite team, we will evaluate your cosmetic concerns, lifestyle factors, recovery potential, and anatomy to determine the tummy tuck procedure that works best for you. In addition to the traditional kind, we also offer extended, circumferential, and mini tummy tucks.
During a traditional tummy tuck, we create incisions across your lower abdomen and around your navel to remove excess skin and fat below and above the belly button. We also tighten the underlying muscle and may use liposuction to remove fat deposits.
During a mini tummy tuck, we make a smaller incision to target only the area below the navel. This is ideal when you have mild to moderate skin laxity and no muscle separation.
An extended tummy tuck removes additional excess skin from the abdomen, flanks, and hips. We recommend this procedure when you have experienced a major weight loss and have more extensive sagging. Finally, a circumferential tummy tuck is one that extends all the way around the body, to address loose skin on all sides.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and generally takes four hours. The location and extent of the incision depends on the specific procedure you undergo. A full tummy tuck requires a second incision around the belly button to reposition it.
Once we have tightened the skin and closed the incisions, we will apply a compression garment to support healing and reduce swelling. During your recovery, you can expect some swelling and bruising, which generally appears in the first few days. You will be able to manage any discomfort with prescribed medications.
Most Frisco patients return to work and light activities within the first two to four weeks after a tummy tuck, but you must avoid any strenuous exercise for up to six weeks or more, depending on your recovery progress. We will provide detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after surgery, which you must follow closely. This helps to avoid complications, such as infection, and improves the surgical results.
You can have a great-looking belly in a few short weeks! After pregnancy or major weight loss, you may have excess skin or loose abdominal muscles that do not respond to diet or exercise. A tummy tuck can improve your abdominal profile and even help you develop better posture. Call us at our Frisco office today to learn more about how a tummy tuck can slim you down and bring out the best in you!
