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Tummy Tuck Arizona

Phoenix offers residents gorgeous weather and a year-round active lifestyle. Many individuals spend their time outdoors, actively, and often showing off their bodies. However, some individuals limit themselves, as they are self-conscious of their bodily appearance. The tummy, in particular, is one area where most people are most concerned.

A tummy tuck in Arizona offers resident’s a solution, by removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall. This leaves the abdomen looking firmer and tighter. With the active lifestyle of us all, it is no wonder that so many people undergo this self improvement surgery. A person who has had a tummy tuck in Arizona is a fairly common thing these days.

If you are seriously considering a tummy tuck, Arizona has many options for you. However, finding a surgeon who can perform a tummy tuck that you feel comfortable with can be more challenging. At Cosmetic Surgery Institute (CSI), we take great pride in being there for you and providing the positive results you deserve.

The following cities are closest to our center for a tummy tuck: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa and Tempe.

Tummy Tuck– Phoenix Myths and Common Misunderstandings.

There are plenty of rumors, myths, and fallacies people have regarding the surgery known as a tummy tuck. Phoenix is certainly no exception. To clear up some of these common misperceptions, we’ve provided below a comprehensive summary of the general terms, definitions, and steps involved in a tummy tuck surgery below.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty )

Different surgical procedures allow one to change the contour and shape the breasts, abdomen, and other parts of the body. These body contouring procedures include lipoplasty (ultrasonic liposuction), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), thigh, buttock, and arm lifts, breast reduction, breast lift, and others. The success of these procedures depends in great part on your age, general health, and the shape, size, and skin quality of the area to be treated. Often a combination of procedures will be used to alter one particular area. For example: ultrasonic liposuction and abdominoplasty will often be used together to re-contour the abdomen and waist area.

Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure to get rid of excess skin and fat in the tummy area (tummy tuck), and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. In patients who have had one or more pregnancies, or who have lost large amounts of weight, the skin and fat in the abdomen can become loose and flaccid. No amount of exercise will get rid of this hanging, loose skin. At the same time, because the muscles of the abdomen have been stretched, the intestines can push forward from the inside, creating an unsightly bulge of the abdomen.

The Operation: This tummy tuck is an operation that is done under general anesthesia (patient asleep), and usually requires a stay overnight in the hospital or similar overnight facility. An incision is made low on the abdominal wall at the pubic hair line, and extended outwards on each side. A second incision is sometimes made around the belly button to allow it to be repositioned after the skin and fat are pulled down. The muscles of the abdomen are tightened, and the waistline is sculpted into an attractive shape. The excess fat is removed by liposuction and/or direct excision. The skin is then re-draped so the excess can be removed, and the navel is repositioned into a natural position.

Following surgery, the new abdomen will feel tight, and patients will walk slightly hunched over for 2-3 weeks. This will resolve quickly. Any sutures are removed by 10-14 days. There will be some swelling and firmness around the re-contoured abdominal wall for several weeks that will subside with time.

Complications: Although the tummy tuck operation is usually straight-forward and uncomplicated, problems can infrequently happen as with any operation. These possible complications include excessive bleeding after the surgery, infection, scarring, asymmetry, and problems with wound healing. Wound healing problems can occur especially is smokers, diabetics, patients of poor medical health, or patients with old abdominal scars. Some patients may accumulate clear, yellow fluid under the skin (seromas) after the surgery. This fluid is easily removed, and constitutes a nuisance more than a complication. To minimize this possibility, most patients will have temporary drains for several days and wear a compressive girdle.

Although complications following a tummy tuck are very unusual, it is important that every patient be well informed about the procedure, the options available, and the potential problems. Ask your plastic surgeon if you are a good candidate for this procedure, and write down a list of questions and concerns to discuss with your doctor at the time of your visit.

If you are interested in a tummy tuck, Phoenix is where we make our home. We have an operative suite onsite for your convenience.

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