A mini tummy tuck through liposuction can do wonders for the people who wish to get rid of bulging fat and ‘love handles’ around their abdomen. Women who feel embarrassed wearing a skin hugging dress can get into shape by opting for plastic surgery procedures for a mini tummy tuck. Advanced tumescent liposuction techniques used by cosmetic surgery doctors make it possible to get a flat stomach. However, most women feel apprehensive about the post surgery pain and possibilities of scar and bruises. To prevent any complications from liposuction, it is advisable to choose the best plastic surgeon in Florida for the job.

When you choose a board certified surgeon for your mini tummy tuck, the chances of scarring and bruising are minimized. Your surgeon also advises you about post surgery care to ensure quick healing. Pain after a mini tummy tuck with tumescent liposuction typically does not require any pain medications stronger than acetaminophen (Tylenol). No painkiller or over the counter medicine should be taken without the surgeon’s advice. The pain caused after this plastic surgery procedure is similar to muscle soreness and burning experienced after having worked-out too hard. The intensity of the pain may be like sunburn and it is most intense when the skin of the area is flexed or touched – this could be while changing clothes or getting in or out of the car.

A day after surgery, as a result of open-drainage of the blood-tinged anesthetic fluid and wearing a compression garment, the degree of cosmetic improvement is easily visible and quite prominent. Over the next few days, the drainage ceases, but the inflammatory healing process continues. The swelling decreases over four to twelve weeks.

There is no restriction on postoperative physical activity after this plastic surgery. As a matter of fact patients are advised not to remain in bed, but rather to walk about slowly inside their home – this helps to resume the normal flow of blood once again in the body.

Dr. George H Pope, MD, FACS is a well-known plastic surgeon for mini tummy tuck and other liposuction procedures. He is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. With experience of over 20 years in plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Pope uses the safest procedures for liposuction. Contact us at Orlando Plastic Surgery Center for an appointment with Dr. Pope.

A mini tummy tuck can significantly improve the appearance of lower abdominal areas that tend to store excessive fat and lipid deposits and create a loose and sagging skin in those areas.

Mini tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is the most effective way to tighten and sculpt the stomach area. With this surgery, the stretch marks between the belly button and private region are also eliminated. The fat tissue in the lower abdomen is removed and the abdominal wall muscles are tightened so that even when the patient sits down or bends over, the abdomen skin does not stick out. After a mini tummy tuck, you can bid goodbye to holding in your belly!

You should undergo the basic medical tests before opting for any of the plastic surgery procedures. These are necessary to check that you are physically fit for the surgery. If you smoke, this should be stopped at least 6 weeks before the mini tummy tuck surgery. The intake of blood thinning medicines such as asprin must also be stopped to avoid excessive bleeding during the surgery.

Typically, the mini tummy tuck is the cosmetic surgery for patients who have an otherwise slim figure, but just want to get rid of the sagging skin around the waist. The procedure takes about 2 hours. It is usually performed under general anesthesia.

A horizontal incision is made just above the pubic area. The length of this incision varies depending on the amount of skin surface that needs to be removed. For a mini tummy tuck, the incision is generally 5-6 inches long. The skin is detached from the tissues beneath to expose the muscles and fascia. Fat is then removed from this area either manually with surgical instruments or through liposuction. The plastic surgeon may extend the operatory area from where fat is removed by inserting the liposuction cannula between the raised skin and underlying muscles. After fat removal, the muscles are tightened with sutures.

To speed up the healing process, you may be required to use compression garments placed over the surgery dressings. A drain may also be used to remove any accumulation of fluids during the initial healing period. The recovery period is 1 to 4 weeks and the results reveal a tucked in, firm and well sculpted abdomen.

Voted the best plastic surgeon in Florida for 2 years, Dr. George Pope has over 20 years of experience in plastic surgery procedures and performs mini tummy tuck surgeries at Orlando Plastic Surgery Center. He has provided the most satisfying cosmetic surgery results to all his patients at the practice's beautiful, state-of-the-art, in-house OASIS Surgical Suite.

Who wants sagging skin and loose hanging fats in the tummy? I bet no one does. Every man or woman would want to look sexy and have that flat, sexy, well-toned abdomen and even perhaps six packs. Many of us strive hard to get those desirable tummies through exercise and diet but at times these methods simply cannot successfully accomplish our goals.
 
A “tummy tuck” or abdominoplasty is a procedure that makes the abdomen firmer. In order for the muscles and the fascia to tighten, tummy tuck involves the extraction of excess skin and fats from the middle and the lower abdomen. For patients with loose, sagging tissues after pregnancy or major weight loss, tummy tuck is the cosmetic surgery usually sought after by these clients.

Even clients with normal body weight and proportion have chances of developing an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. This may be due to pregnancy, aging, significant changes in weight, heredity or prior surgeries. Tummy tuck is a good option especially for persons who are physically healthy, have a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Tummy tuck surgeries offer many aesthetic benefits such as removal of excess skin and tightening of abdominal muscles, and minimize if not totally eliminate stretch marks. Unlike abdominal liposuction, tummy tuck allows for excess skin extraction to augment the removal of stubborn pockets of fat. With a tummy tuck, the surgeon does not only reduce a protuberant belly, but the surgeon can make it appear as if the belly was not protruding in the first place.
 
Tummy tucks can also be combined with other cosmetic surgeries such as abdominal liposuction, breast augmentation and the like. Results of tummy tuck are usually permanent but factors must be considered such as future plans of losing weight or getting pregnant because these can affect or perhaps diminish the positive outcome of the surgery. Full recovery from tummy tucks usually take about 3-6 months, with further fading of scars thereafter. Nicotine use is prohibited at about a month or longer both before and after a tummy tuck and heavy activity is also discouraged.

Like any surgeries whatever its nature or purpose, there are still risk involved and should not be taken lightly. Although serious complications are rare with tummy tucks, still this is a major surgery and all factors should be considered.

Possible complications from tummy tuck surgeries include anesthesia reactions, bleeding, blood clots, delayed wound healing, infection or unfavorable drug reactions. It is then very important to follow preoperative and postoperative instructions in order to reduce the chances of encountering complications after the tummy tuck surgery. Before making any decision, it is always best to compare the benefits with the potential risks and complications. Another thing about tummy tuck surgery is that this does not require hospitalization postoperatively.

Tummy tucks cost variably from one country to another. Like most cosmetic surgeries such as breast augmentation and abdominal liposuction, the cost depends on several factors like the patient’s age, their weight and state of health. There may also be additional costs depending on the individual if he/she would decide to have a mixed tummy tuck.

Tummy tuck surgery is a procedure that is highly individualized and one should do it for oneself, and not for other people or for trying to fit oneself to a certain image as imposed by other persons. A tummy tuck is a choice you have to make for yourself. 

Contact us to learn more or to discuss scheduling your tummy tuck today!

Tummy Tucks or Abdominoplasty surgery is a cosmetic procedure in which excessive fat or skin accumulated near the abdominal region is removed by surgery. It tightens the muscle around the abdominal wall. This procedure is done to repair your abdominal region and give you an in-shape ribbed abdomen. It’s just another way to transform your body which results in a sculpted look.

Tummy tucks can improve your confidence level because you'd have a body to be proud of. A lean and slim look after a tummy tuck provides you with a renewed and even healthier perspective at life and encourages you to follow a healthier lifestyle.

Tummy Tuck costs depend upon factors like age, current physical health, weight etc. Possible risks involved are bleeding, asymmetry, nerve damage etc.
 
Tummy Tucks are a pretty serious business so give it a thorough consideration. It is always recommended and beneficial to consult an experienced cosmetic surgeon who may suggest alternatives like breast life, body contouring, liposuction etc. as more fitting options.

Obesity is a problem that can cause frustration. Sometimes no amount of exercise and dieting helps reduce the fat in your body and you may want to consider surgical methods to achieve a thinner look. A liposuction procedure can help remove excess fat from various parts of the body.

What all can liposuction do?

Liposuction can remove those love-handles or fat in the lower abdomen and such areas which never seem to go away, even after that rigorous exercise regime you have followed for months.  However, a liposuction surgery does not lead to any significant change in body weight. Liposuction also can’t eliminate stretch marks or cellulite. in fact once the fat is removed the behavior of the underlying skin cannot be predicted accurately. Patients with healthy skin experience good tightening as the skin is redistributed. But people with soft skin may develop sagging areas which may need to be corrected with a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks are most routinely done along with Liposuction for this reason.
 
You may wonder, will the fat come back after the procedure?

Yes, if you gain considerable weight you may find that you have gained weight in areas where that weren't operated on. This fat accumulation cannot be predicted and may happen anywhere in the body. Sometimes the liposuction surgery requires a refresh as the patients feel that there is some unevenness or even a bulgy look. In such case the doctor generally performs a touch up to get better results.

Laser assisted liposuction is a common procedure in which a laser is used to loosen the fat before it is loosened and taken out. This process is recommended for patients with loose skin particularly the older ones. The laser is also said to stimulate collage and elastin repair in the overlying skin. Laser liposuction is usually considered best for small areas without thick deposits of fat such as under the chin or other small areas.

After having a baby, many women struggle to overcome the changes that occur to their bodies due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Sometimes even the best balanced diet and exercises won't do the job of bringing your body to the pre-pregnancy look. And when diet and exercise fail, more and more women are turning to a "mommy makeover". A Mommy Makeover is simply cosmetic surgery to lift sagging breasts, reduce saddlebag hips, and tighten the after-baby belly.

The tummy is the primary location affected by pregnancy for obvious reasons. A tummy tuck helps fix loose muscles around the abdomen and is perhaps the key component of a mommy makeover. Either gaining a lot of weight during pregnancy and after multiple births, the abdomen will rarely go back to what it looked like before pregnancy and therefore the sagging effect. A tummy tuck helps restore a flat stomach and create a smoother profile. Liposuction can be done along with a tummy tuck to remove stubborn areas of fat.
Also, women’s breasts either shrink or grow bigger after a pregnancy. A mommy makeover allows women to either get an implant or get breast reduction done. A breast lift procedure removes excess skin under the breast and lifts it up to create a more youthful look.

Call our office to learn about our liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast enhancement or reduction options.