Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Louisville

What Is An Abdominoplasty?

Tummy Tuck | Abdominoplasty | Louisville KYAbdominoplasty, often called a "tummy tuck," is a very popular surgery in America. Tummy tucks help to flatten and shape the abdomen and waist by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles. Our doctors have been performing abdominoplasties with excellent cosmetic results for many years. Patients love the look of their new flat stomachs after surgery under our doctors' exceptional care.

Ideal Tummy Tuck Candidates

The best candidates for abdominoplasty are in good physical condition with pockets of fat or loose skin that haven’t responded well to diet and exercise. We can also help older, slightly obese people whose skin has lost some of its elasticity.

Abdominoplasty can also be useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy. Results from the tummy tuck procedure will likely diminish if women continue to bear children, so we advise patients who plan to become pregnant to delay abdominoplasty.

We also encourage patients who intend to lose a lot of weight to wait before undergoing the procedure, since skin in the abdominal area typically loosens after substantial weight loss.

Personalized Body Contouring Plan For The Best Cosmetic Results

Tummy Tuck | Abdominoplasty | Louisville KYWe take the time during every pre-operative consultation to learn what our patients want to achieve from a tummy tuck both for their bodies and for their self-confidence. By listening to what patients have to say and closely examining them rather than performing a one-size-fits-all procedure on every person, we provide patients with completely customized treatment that takes into account their specific goals.

How Is A Tummy Tuck Performed?

Abdominoplasty takes approximately two to five hours under general anesthesia. The surgeon will make two incisions: one from hipbone to hipbone close to the pubic area, and another around the navel. He or she will separate the skin from the abdominal muscles, which are then pulled together and stitched into place for a firmer abdomen and narrower waist. He or she will stretch the skin flap down and over the newly tightened muscles, remove excess skin, and reattach the navel in a natural position. Finally, he or she will close the incisions and apply sterile surgical dressings over the sutured areas.

What Is Recovery Like After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

A temporary tube may be inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site. Recovery time ranges from two weeks to a few months.

Results of Abdominoplasty

Tummy Tuck | Abdominoplasty | Louisville KYAbdominoplasty will leave a scar spanning the lower abdomen from hip to hip. We are very careful to make the incision low enough for even a bikini to conceal the scar.

With a balanced diet and regular exercise, results are long-lasting.

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What Are The Risks of A Tummy Tuck?

Though rare, post-operative complications from surgery are possible. They may include infection, blood clots, and poor healing, which may require further surgery.

Patients who have had previous abdominal surgery should know that their old scars could be raised, stretched or generally more noticeable after the procedure. A scar revision procedure after abdominoplasty may minimize the appearance of an unsightly scar.

Partial Abdominoplasty (“Mini Tummy Tuck”)

Partial abdominoplasty is similar to abdominoplasty except a shorter incision is made and the skin is only lifted to the navel, which does not have to be moved.

Schedule an Abdominoplasty Consultation Today!

To learn more about Tummy Tucks, or to determine whether you are a candidate for the procedure, be sure to contact our office and book a one-on-one appointment with one of our accomplished doctors! Call 502-895-5850 or click here to send us an email contact form.

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