Abdominoplasty in Charlotte, NY | Robert Graper

Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery

Abdominoplasty is a comprehensive body contouring procedure designed to improve abdominal appearance by addressing aesthetic concerns resulting from pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and muscle separation. The procedure removes excess skin, eliminates stretch marks, and reconstructs weakened abdominal muscles.

Procedure Overview

A full abdominoplasty involves surgically removing extra skin and fat while repairing loose muscles. The procedure is performed through a hip-to-hip incision that can be easily concealed by most swimwear. Surgeons strategically remove skin between the belly button and pubic bone, eliminating associated stretch marks.

Surgical Techniques

• General anesthesia administration
• Hip-to-hip incision placement
• Muscle tightening and reconstruction
• Excess skin and fat removal
• Compression garment application

Mini Tummy Tuck Considerations

Mini abdominoplasty offers a modified approach for patients with minimal skin excess below the belly button. This technique involves a smaller incision and less extensive muscle repair, providing a quicker recovery period of 7-10 days for office workers.

Recovery Protocol

Patients can expect a structured recovery process involving initial waist-bent positioning, gradual exercise reintroduction, and compression garment usage. Most patients return to work approximately three weeks after the procedure.

Potential Surgical Risks

While rare, potential risks include bleeding, infection, and improper wound healing. The surgical team carefully manages these risks through meticulous technique and comprehensive post-operative care.

Why Choose Robert Graper for Abdominoplasty

Dr. Robert Graper is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing abdominoplasty procedures. His approach prioritizes patient safety, natural-looking results, and personalized surgical planning.

Ideal Candidates

Suitable candidates include physically and emotionally healthy individuals with realistic expectations, particularly those experiencing significant skin laxity or muscle separation after pregnancy or substantial weight changes.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in Charlotte, NY, submit an enquiry to Robert Graper.