Tummy Tuck San Francisco - Abdominoplasty In The Bay Area
Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure through which excess fat and skin are removed from the abdominal area to create a slimmer, more fit body contour.
Women often elect for tummy tuck surgery following pregnancy, as the abdominal muscles and skin can be stretched during pregnancy. These muscles and skin can be tightened and fat deposits removed during the tummy tuck procedure, allowing a woman to return to her pre-pregnancy shape.
Both men and women find abdominoplasty to be helpful in restoring a more youthful body contour when the abdominal skin becomes lax as a result of aging, or as a result of being overweight. Loss of skin elasticity is especially common in people who have lost a lot of weight, a problem that can be corrected with tummy tuck surgery.
Tummy tuck surgery may be performed alone or in combination with liposuction or other body contouring procedures for complete body sculpting.
In your initial consultation, San Francisco surgeon Dr. Aycock will evaluate your health, determine the extent of fat deposits in your abdominal region, carefully assess your skin tone, and review the tummy tuck procedure with you. Be sure to tell your surgeon if you smoke, and if you're taking any medications, vitamins, or other drugs.
Mini-Tummy Tuck Option
If, for example, your fat deposits are limited to the area below the navel, you may require a less complex procedure called a partial abdominoplasty, also known as a mini-tummy tuck, which can often be performed on an outpatient basis. You may, on the other hand, benefit more from partial or complete abdominoplasty done in conjunction with liposuction to remove fat deposits from the hips for a better body contour. Or maybe liposuction alone would create the best result.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Photos
Please feel free to contact us online at any time to discuss tummy tuck options. Or, visit our plastic surgery offices located in Walnut Creek, California (CA) and Greenbrae, California (CA). Our offices are conveniently located near the San Francisco Bay Area region.
