Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Southlake, TX | Dr. Ameen Habash

Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery

Dr. Ameen Habash offers tummy tuck procedures for patients in the Dallas, North Dallas, Southlake, and mid-cities areas struggling with abdominal concerns. When diet and exercise fail to reshape the abdomen, abdominoplasty provides a comprehensive solution for improving body contours.

Benefits of Abdominoplasty

A tummy tuck offers multiple transformative benefits for patients:

• Tightens loose abdominal muscles (addressing diastasis recti)
• Reduces sagging skin after pregnancy or significant weight loss
• Removes stubborn fat resistant to traditional diet and exercise
• Potentially minimizes the appearance of stretch marks

Ideal Candidates for Tummy Tuck

Candidates for abdominoplasty must meet specific health criteria. Dr. Habash conducts comprehensive consultations to determine patient suitability, carefully evaluating medical history, aesthetic goals, and physical condition.

Important Candidate Considerations

• Non-smokers or patients willing to quit smoking several weeks before surgery
• Individuals with realistic expectations about surgical outcomes
• Patients at a stable body weight
• Good overall physical and mental health

Surgical Procedure Details

The tummy tuck procedure involves precise surgical techniques to reshape and contour the abdominal area. Dr. Habash performs the surgery using either general or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on individual patient needs.

Surgical Technique

• Horizontal incision from hipbone to hipbone
• Secondary incision around the belly button
• Muscle tightening with internal sutures
• Excess skin removal
• Liposuction for fat reduction

Recovery and Aftercare

Successful recovery requires strict adherence to post-surgical instructions. Patients should expect approximately one month of modified activity and wear a compression garment to support healing.

Recovery Guidelines

• Avoid standing completely upright for the first week
• Take approximately one month off work
• Refrain from heavy exercise for six weeks
• Wear elastic compression garment as directed

Procedure Considerations

Abdominoplasty is typically considered a cosmetic procedure and is not usually covered by health insurance. Dr. Habash's office offers financing options through CareCredit to help manage surgical expenses.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in Southlake, TX, submit an enquiry to Dr. Ameen Habash.