- What Is A Tummy Tuck?
- What Is the Surgical Technique?
- What to Expect After a Tummy Tuck
- What Are the Benefits of A Tummy Tuck?
- Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Reviews
- Am I A Candidate for A Tummy Tuck?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Achieve Your Ideal Shape
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What Is A Tummy Tuck?
Excess skin and fat around the abdomen can be frustrating for both men and women, often due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. At Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery in Pensacola, FL, we offer tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) to redefine the stomach area and boost confidence. This procedure is customized to each patient's needs. For less extensive correction, a mini tummy tuck targets the lower abdomen, removing excess skin and tightening muscles. Contact us to schedule your consultation, and find out which option is best for you.
What Is the Surgical Technique?
Tummy tuck surgery at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery is done under general anesthesia and tailored to individual needs. The incision size depends on the excess skin. An extended tummy tuck, ideal for extensive sagging, uses a hip-to-hip incision. For less skin laxity, a mini tummy tuck targets the lower abdomen with a smaller scar. Both methods remove hanging skin and fat, achieving a contoured look. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
What to Expect After a Tummy Tuck
After the procedure, you will be monitored and released with a compression garment to help reduce swelling. Standing and walking may be challenging initially, so it's recommended to rest for a few days. As your abdominal muscles adjust and the incision heals, movement becomes more comfortable, and most patients can resume normal activities in about two weeks. Light workouts can typically start around two months or sooner with your surgeon's approval. While you may experience some soreness and tightness, you'll feel and look more like yourself once fully healed.
What Are the Benefits of A Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery in Pensacola, FL offers many benefits, including:
- Trimming and toning the abdomen
- Tightening abdominal muscles
- Removing excess fat and skin
- Improving overall trunk stability and appearance
- Potentially reducing back pain and correcting hernias or incontinence
- Strengthening spine support and flexibility
For less extensive needs, a mini tummy tuck focuses on the lower abdomen with a smaller incision and quicker recovery.
Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery Reviews
Dr. Leveque performed my tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I am almost two weeks out of surgery and recovering beautifully thanks to the support from her staff and careful care instructions. Leading up to the procedure I was well educated by Dr. Leveque and the staff at GCPS. The surgery itself was just fine, I was well prepared and went home the same day. My incisions are remarkably small! I know they will heal well. My post op visits have also been so helpful. I had initially had a quote from another surgeon and opted to come here. I am so glad that so did.
Dr. Leveque and her staff are above board. Very professional and thorough. My results from a double mastectomy with dorsi flap surgery are amazing. Also, my tummy tuck from 21 years ago still looks FANTASTIC! 5 Stars for Dr. Leveque ๐๐๐๐๐
I would like to recommend Dr. Patterson for your plastic surgery needs. He performed a tummy tuck and liposuction on my body. When I first met him I told him I had lost my son and husband two months from each other. I wanted to make a change for myself. We talked about what I wanted and he did it well. As you can see, he has transformed me into even more of a Diva. Dr. Patterson can do the same for you. Thank you Dr. Patterson and your lovely staff. You were there for me when I needed you the most.โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐พ
I had my Abdominoplasty with Dr Butler on September 4. Surgical staff and Dr Butler were all wonderful. I felt very well taken care of and I felt like any concerns I had were met with care. Dr Butler is the utmost professional. For me, my recovery has been pretty smooth. I have not had any complications. I have followed the instructions I was given and seem to be right on track. Iโve had two postop appointments, I wasnโt left to wait once I checked in. I was seen promptly both times. I was in and out of the office in no time at all. So far my results have exceeded my expectations. (Tabatha and Brittany have shown me lots of kindness, love them both)
Dr. Patterson did an amazing job on my tummy tuck. I feel like a new person. McKenna always took good care of me during my check ups. The entire staff are the most professional and kind group. I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Patterson. Thank you everyone.
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Am I A Candidate for A Tummy Tuck?
Tummy tuck surgery can be offered to both men and women. If you cannot lose or reduce sagging skin and excess fat in the lower abdomen, this cosmetic surgery can help create a tighter and slimmer silhouette. Dr. Butler recommends you be at an average weight prior to surgery. Tummy tuck surgery is not a substitute for weight loss โ it surgically corrects loose skin. A form of liposuction is usually used during surgery to remove fat. If your abdominal area has healthy skin tautness but you are still unhappy with how your tummy looks and feels even on a healthy diet, you may be a better candidate for liposuction. Women interested in abdominoplasty should be past childbearing to ensure the surgical outcomes are not affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a tummy tuck cost?
During your consultation, we will customize your unique tummy tuck plan to reach your specific concerns and goals before discussing costs. We can better estimate your costs once the type of abdominoplasty has been selected, what technique will be used, which anesthesia is needed, and more. To ensure you get great results from an experienced, Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery makes it easier to afford your tummy tuck by taking several payment methods and giving you information on low-interest medical financing.
What type of tummy tuck should I get?
There are three most common types of abdominoplasty: full, extended, and mini. We will ask about your concerns and goals in your initial consultation before examining your stomach. Then, we can help you decide the technique that will produce your best results. A full tummy tuck is good if you want to correct issues in the lower and upper stomach, while a mini tummy tuck is better if you only have problems under your belly button, like a "pooch." An extended tummy tuck is designed to address issues in the stomach, hips, and upper thighs.
What will my scars look like?
Incisions for your tummy tuck will depend on which technique is being used. During all tummy tucks, we make the smallest incisions possible to minimize scars. We also make incisions in areas that are less visible (through the belly button or in the public region) so they can be concealed by underwear or a swimsuit. After your tummy tuck, it's important to adhere to your scar management instructions so your incisions heal properly and blend into your natural skin.
Can I get pregnant after a tummy tuck?
Although you can get pregnant following a tummy tuck, it will affect your results. We recommend that you be finished building your family before you get a tummy tuck. If you do get pregnant following your tummy tuck, a second surgery may be performed to refresh your results.
Can I get a tummy tuck with another surgery?
Several patients combine another body surgery with an abdominoplasty to see more dramatic improvements. At your consultation, discuss your desires so a personalized surgical plan may be developed to match your goals. You may combine abdominoplasty with a thigh lift for a lower body lift or other areas for all-over body contouring. If you are trying to rejuvenate your whole body after pregnancy or losing a lot of weight, you may be a good candidate for a mommy makeover or after weight loss surgery.
Achieve Your Ideal Shape
A variety of factors can lead to a stretched-out abdomen that creates hanging folds of skin. We understand this can be almost impossible to correct — tummy tuck surgery is usually the primary way to overcome this. If you are bothered by the hanging skin on your abdomen, regardless of the severity, Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery in Pensacola, FL can help you get the body you want.