If you desire a flatter, tighter abdomen, then a Tummy Tuck may be appropriate for you. A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is
surgery to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen. In some cases, abdominal muscles that have been weakened or separated, a
condition called diastasis, can also be corrected with a tummy tuck. The most common causes of loose or sagging skin on the stomach
are heredity, multiple pregnancies, prior surgery and significant fluctuations in weight. This procedure is common among patients who
have undergone gastric bypass surgery and have much excess abdominal skin.
This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. A horizontal incision is made in the area between the pubic area and navel,
hidden below the panty line. Where correction is isolated to the area below the navel, a mini tummy tuck with a shorter incision may be recommended.
You will notice almost immediately a flatter, firmer, abdominal contour that is more appropriate for your body type and weight. It may take a year or
more for incision lines to refine to some degree. Although they are permanent, these scars are hidden by most clothing and swimsuits.
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Northern California plastic surgeon Frank J. Piro located in San Mateo and Daly
City offers all aspects of plastic surgery including
surgery after massive weight loss, liposuction,
rhinoplasty and more. View plastic surgery photos
in our photo gallery and tummy tuck photos, learn more about
plastic surgery and schedule a consultation with this board certified plastic surgeon.
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