An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck Houston is a surgical procedure which removes extra fat or skin from the lower or middle abdomen, and tighten the abdomen muscles. This procedure aids in the reduction of the look of a protruding abdomen.
When you first consult your surgeon, your general health will be evaluated. The surgeon will make an assessment of the extent of the fat deposits or extra skin on your abdomen. If you are a smoker, or you take prescribed medicines, vitamins, or any other drugs, you should inform your surgeon accordingly.
If you undergo a complete tummy tuck, the procedure may take approximately five hours to complete. The length of time is dependent upon the amount of work that is required. A partial abdominoplasty could take up to two hours.
The surgeon will commence the procedure by making an incision between the hipbones, and slightly over the pubic area. Another incision will be made to free your navel from the tissue surrounding it. The skin will be disconnected from the abdomen wall. This is done the whole way to the ribs. A large skin flap will be lifted to expose the muscles in the abdomen. The muscles will be tightened by drawing them closer together. The muscles are then stitched into a suitable position. This allows for an abdominal wall that is firmer as well as a waistline that is narrower.
The flap of skin will be pulled down and if there is excess skin, it will be removed. A new hole may be cut for your navel, if this is necessary. Thereafter the incisions will be stitched and suitable dressings will be applied.
During a partial tummy tuck Houston, the skin separation will be performed between the incision line and the navel only. The flap will be pulled down and the extra skin will be removed. The flap will then be stitched in place. Scarring that is experienced during these types of procedures is permanent.
When you first consult your surgeon, your general health will be evaluated. The surgeon will make an assessment of the extent of the fat deposits or extra skin on your abdomen. If you are a smoker, or you take prescribed medicines, vitamins, or any other drugs, you should inform your surgeon accordingly.
If you undergo a complete tummy tuck, the procedure may take approximately five hours to complete. The length of time is dependent upon the amount of work that is required. A partial abdominoplasty could take up to two hours.
The surgeon will commence the procedure by making an incision between the hipbones, and slightly over the pubic area. Another incision will be made to free your navel from the tissue surrounding it. The skin will be disconnected from the abdomen wall. This is done the whole way to the ribs. A large skin flap will be lifted to expose the muscles in the abdomen. The muscles will be tightened by drawing them closer together. The muscles are then stitched into a suitable position. This allows for an abdominal wall that is firmer as well as a waistline that is narrower.
The flap of skin will be pulled down and if there is excess skin, it will be removed. A new hole may be cut for your navel, if this is necessary. Thereafter the incisions will be stitched and suitable dressings will be applied.
During a partial tummy tuck Houston, the skin separation will be performed between the incision line and the navel only. The flap will be pulled down and the extra skin will be removed. The flap will then be stitched in place. Scarring that is experienced during these types of procedures is permanent.
