Abdominoplasty West Des Moines, IA | Michael Carlisle, MD

Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery in West Des Moines

Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a transformative body contouring procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin and repair stretched muscles. Dr. Michael Carlisle offers this surgical solution for patients in West Des Moines seeking to restore their pre-pregnancy or post-weight loss body contours.

Tummy Tuck Procedure Overview

During a tummy tuck, Dr. Carlisle carefully removes excess skin and fat while tightening underlying abdominal muscles. This comprehensive approach helps patients achieve a firmer, more sculpted midsection.

Ideal Candidates for Tummy Tuck

• Women with stretched abdominal muscles from pregnancy
• Individuals who have experienced significant weight loss
• Patients with a stable body weight
• People with realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

Types of Tummy Tuck Procedures

Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery offers multiple tummy tuck techniques tailored to individual patient needs:

• Complete (Full) Tummy Tuck
• Mini Tummy Tuck
• Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck
• Extended Tummy Tuck

Surgical Process and Recovery in West Des Moines

Tummy tuck procedures are performed under general anesthesia, typically requiring 2-3 weeks of recovery. Patients can expect to return to light activities after two weeks, with full recovery taking several months.

Potential Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

• Improved abdominal muscle tone
• Removal of excess skin and stretch marks
• Enhanced body contour
• Potential reduction in back pain
• Improved posture

Comprehensive Surgical Expertise

Located in West Des Moines, Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery provides expert surgical care for patients throughout central Iowa, including Ankeny, Urbandale, and surrounding communities.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in West Des Moines, IA, submit an enquiry to Michael Carlisle, MD.