Advanced Abdominoplasty in Raleigh, NY | Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center

Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery

A tummy tuck, medically known as abdominoplasty, is a sophisticated surgical procedure designed to improve abdominal contours by removing excess skin and lower abdominal fat. This transformative surgery addresses muscle loosening (diastasis recti) resulting from pregnancy or significant weight changes.

Ideal Candidates for Abdominoplasty

• Individuals at a stable weight
• Patients with excess abdominal skin
• Those seeking to correct post-pregnancy or post-weight loss body changes
• Individuals without plans for future pregnancies

Comprehensive Tummy Tuck Techniques

Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center offers multiple abdominoplasty approaches tailored to individual patient needs:

Types of Abdominoplasty

• Full Abdominoplasty: Comprehensive muscle repair and skin removal
• Mini Abdominoplasty: Limited lower abdominal skin correction
• Extended Abdominoplasty: Wider skin and tissue removal
• Circumferential Abdominoplasty: Total body contouring

Surgical Procedure Details

Abdominoplasty procedures typically range from 1-5 hours, with an average duration of approximately 2 hours. The surgery is performed in Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center's AAAHC accredited surgical suite, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and surgical precision.

Recovery and Aftercare

Patients can expect approximately 2 weeks of recovery for most daily activities, with full healing and exercise clearance around 6 weeks. Specialized pain management techniques, including long-lasting numbing medications, ensure patient comfort during the recovery process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liposuction an Alternative to Tummy Tuck?

Liposuction is most effective for patients with good skin elasticity. For those with significant skin excess or stretch marks, abdominoplasty provides more comprehensive body contouring results.

Bathing Suit Considerations

Surgical scars are strategically placed to minimize visibility, allowing patients to confidently wear most two-piece swimwear. Scar management techniques can further reduce scar prominence over time.

Complementary Procedures

Tummy tuck surgery can be combined with procedures like breast lift, breast reduction, or liposuction for comprehensive body transformation, often referred to as a "Mommy Makeover".

For more information about tummy tuck procedures in Raleigh, NY, submit an enquiry to Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center.