Many women have a hard time loosing the pooch in their tummy following childbirth. Others have lost a lot of weight, but the skin around their abdomen simply will not tighten, even with exercise. Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck” can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. Through this surgical procedure, Dr. Orloff removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, while tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Dr. Orloff also specializes in the endoscopic tuck in which a very small incision is made to tighten up the abdominal muscles. This can be a wonderful option for those patients who have developed a pooch in the tummy but don’t have significant loose skin or fat.
Another option available for consideration by Dr. Orloff is the option of performing a “mini-tummy tuck” or partial abdominoplasty, which focuses on the area below the navel only. Dr. Orloff may also suggest the possibility of abdominoplasty with liposuction in adjacent areas for maximum results.
There are many options available to correct a protruding abdomen. At your initial consultation, Dr. Orloff will discuss with you the various options available, and will make a recommendation based on your current condition and your goals and desires for the outcome of the treatment. Each treatment plan is customized to meet the specific needs of each patient.
If you have exercised extensively and that little too big tummy just will not budge you might be trying to reach an impossible goal. When exercise does not bring the expected results the reason might be just too much tissue that can not be exercised away.
This procedure used to firm the abdomen. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. Often patients with loose tissues after pregnancy or individuals with sagging after major weight loss seek out this procedure.
Abdominoplasty operations vary in scope and are frequently subdivided into categories. Depending on the extent of the surgery, a complete abdominoplasty can take 1 to 5 hours. A partial abdminoplasty (Mini-Tuck Abdominoplasty) can be completed between 1 to 2 hours.
A tummy tuck can prove to be very advantageous for men as well as for women as the following case clearly shows…
Some people do not have too much excess fat or extra skin and may be great candidates for Mini-Abdominoplasty. This operation focuses on the area bellow the belly button. Often times the belly button does not need to be moved in this operation.
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from your abdominal wall. If you have internal fat, fat that can accumulate around your organs, that will remain. abdominoplasty will improve your silhouette and make your abdominal wall tighter.
Many women try very hard to excersize and eat right. However, it is impossible to get rid of extra skin this way. Abdominoplasty surgery gives you a head start by removing the excess skin.
During your consultation with Doctor Orloff you will have a chance to discuss your options. Doctor Orloff can recommend which procedures may be most appropriate for you.
Postoperative recovery is very important to Dr. Orloff. He frequently utilizes a pain pump following a tummy tuck. This continuously infuses pain medication in the surgical site making your recovery much more comfortable. Patients get up with more ease and faster. They can return to their jobs and usual activities sooner. This also cuts down on the number of pain pills patients have to take and reduces the side effects of sleepiness, nausea, and constipation.
