Tummy tuck with liposuction and muscle tightening-Cleveland Plastic Surgery Case of the Week

  • Posted on: Sep 13 2017
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This 36 year old patient from Cleveland, Ohio came to see Dr. Daniel A. Medalie of Cleveland Plastic Surgery at his Beachwood office to discuss tummy tuck surgery and liposuction. On exam she has a great deal of loose skin and muscle as well as some extra fatty tissue. Dr. Medalie proposed an abdominoplasty procedure with muscle plication (tightening) and side and flank liposuction as an outpatient. She agreed and is shown 6 months after her body contouring surgery. She has excellent reduction of loose skin and stretch marks as well as good tightening of the abdominal wall and is very happy with her results.

Plastic Surgery results can vary and are not guaranteed

Abdominoplasty with liposuction and muscle tightening Before and After (side view)

Abdominoplasty Surgery is well explained at the American Society of Plastic Surgery web site. (see text below). I encourage you to visit the site at this link to obtain more information

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals.

Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:

  • Aging
  • Heredity
  • Pregnancy
  • Prior surgery
  • Significant fluctuations in weight

What tummy tuck surgery can’t do

A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program.

Although the results of a tummy tuck are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies would be advised to postpone a tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised.

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