Tummy Tuck in Tucson, AZ
Tighten and Tone Your Stomach with a Tummy Tuck
If you have struggled to lose weight even after following a healthy diet and exercise plan, you might consider cosmetic surgery. An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure can eliminate stubborn pockets of fat and areas of loose skin on your stomach or abdomen that don’t respond to diet or exercise. Many women choose to undergo a tummy tuck after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Both men and women may undergo this surgery after losing a significant amount of weight in a short period of time. At Maloney Plastic Surgery, Dr. Maloney specializes in highly natural-looking results from tummy tuck procedures in Tucson, AZ. He can help you regain your confidence and self-esteem by flattening your stomach and toning and tightening your stomach muscles.
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What is a Tummy Tuck and when is it recommended?
What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure during which Dr. Maloney will remove excess fat and skin from your stomach or abdomen. The procedure is used to smooth, flatten, and tighten your stomach and address areas of concern after weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Why Consider a Tummy Tuck?
You might consider a tummy tuck if your appearance is affecting your confidence and self-esteem and if you aren’t interested in trying less invasive or nonsurgical skin tightening or fat reduction procedures. If you are near your goal weight but have reached a weight loss plateau, a tummy tuck can help you reach your goals.
Am I a Good Candidate?
You might be a good candidate for a tummy tuck if you:
- Are in good general health
- Are at a stable weight or are near your goal weight
- Are a nonsmoker
- Do not drink excessively or use recreational drugs
- Have realistic expectations for the procedure
- Are willing to commit to pre- and post-surgical care
- Have relatively elastic skin
Understanding the Benefits and Risks
After an abdominoplasty procedure, your abdomen will be flat with the extra loose skin and fat removed. You may feel more comfortable in your clothing and have improved confidence and self-esteem.
Like all surgeries, undergoing an abdominoplasty has risks. Dr. Maloney will make sure you understand the risks so that you can make an informed decision about whether the procedure is right for you. The most common risks or complications are infection, blood clot, stroke, scarring, bleeding, seroma, poor wound healing, numbness, and asymmetrical healing. For a full list of risks, go to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ website.
What to Expect at Your Consultation with Dr. Maloney
You will meet with Dr. Maloney and one of our clinical coordinators. Dr. Maloney will examine you to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. He will discuss details of the operation, show you before and after photos and review your surgical options. If you choose to have surgery with Dr. Maloney, you will return for a pre-operative consultation about three weeks prior to your operation to go over further details.
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Preparing for your surgical procedure
How is a Tummy Tuck Performed?
You will need to arrange a ride to and from our surgery center and arrange for someone to stay with you in your home for the first 24 hours after your surgery. An abdominoplasty can take between two and six hours. The anesthesiologist will put you to sleep for this operation for safety and comfort. Dr. Maloney will make an incision across the abdomen just above your pubic hairline. This incision is similar to a c-section incision, only longer. The excess fatty tissue will be removed, and your abdominal muscles will be tightened. Dr. Maloney will inject Exparel into the abdominal muscles at the end of the procedure. Exparel is a long-acting medication which will keep the abdominal muscles numb for the first 72 hours. Because the tightening of the abdominal muscles is the most uncomfortable part of the procedure, the Experel helps significantly with postoperative discomfort. You will wake up in the recovery room ready to go home in about an hour.
Recovery Time and Results of a Tummy Tuck
We recommend that you take one to three weeks off work to recover from your procedure. You will need to wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and bruising, and you may have some drainage of fluid from your incisions. We recommend that you rest, avoid vigorous activity, and eat a healthy diet high in protein. Early and frequent ambulation after surgery is recommended to reduce the risk of blood clot formation in the legs and to speed up your recovery.
You may be stiff and sore when you first get up and walk around. You may be swollen after surgery and may walk hunched over for a few days. It takes about six to 10 weeks to see your results, so be patient during the healing process.
The results of the procedure are permanent; however, weight fluctuations, genetics, health issues, and aging can affect your results over time. A tummy tuck is not weight loss surgery and won’t prevent you from gaining weight in the future.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Maloney for a Tummy Tuck in Tucson, AZ
A tummy tuck is a relatively common cosmetic surgery procedure, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone. We recommend that you schedule a consultation with Dr. Maloney and our team at Maloney Plastic Surgery to learn more about this procedure and find out if it’s right for you. We can show you before and after photos of tummy tuck results and discuss your goals and expectations, health, and the risks and results of the procedure. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation in Tucson, AZ.
READY TO BEGIN?
Dr. Maloney’s consultations are in two parts. The first part is the virtual consultation where you will fill out some basic information such as the procedure you are interested in having performed, and you will upload a front and side view photo. Dr. Maloney will review these and determine if you are potentially a surgical candidate as well as give you pricing. After this portion is complete, you will come in for the in-person consultation to discuss your goals and the surgery in greater detail.
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