Abdominoplasty in Long Beach
The Abdominoplasty, or Tummy Tuck, is a popular body contouring procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the mid-section when there is sagging or stretched out abdominal muscles.
as helped many people reclaim their bodies after pregnancy or weight loss, or achieve the results that have been just out of reach despite diet and exercise.
Oftentimes women who have been through one or more pregnancies find they have excess skin in the mid-section and their abdominal wall is distended from being stretched out. Both men and women who have had with weight fluctuations or lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time also struggle with excess, sagging skin. The tummy tuck, also called Abdominoplasty, is performed through an incision that runs along the lower part of the abdomen between the hip bones to reduce excess, sagging skin in the mid-section and can also tighten up stretched out abdominal muscles.
It is important to understand that this incision will leave a permanent scar, though it is easily covered by undergarments.
The Tummy Tuck is sometimes performed in combination with other body contouring procedures such as liposuction, a breast lift or augmentation as part of a “Mommy Makeover” to rejuvenate the body after pregnancy. when there is also stubborn pockets of fat in the area.
To learn more about the tummy tuck procedure and recovery process, and to find out if it may be right for you, contact our office to schedule your consultation today.