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.
Tummy Tuck Reviews
Amazing experience with Dr. Leveque and her team. From my consultation, pre op appointment, surgery, and post op appointments, the experience has been wonderful. Professional, willing to answer all my questions, calm my fears, and great support. If you are thinking about any options that Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery offers, you cannot go wrong with Dr. Leveque and her team!
Dr. Leveque is a very thorough, hands-on doctor. She really seems to strive for perfection and wants every surgery to be without flaw! She and her staff ensured that I was informed and comfortable throughout my whole surgical experience. I am 100% satisfied with my results so far (2 weeks post-op). I would absolutely recommend Dr. Leveque to any woman needing a little help feeling more comfortable in her own skin.
And then moment I walked in the doors to even leaving after the appointment. I had questions and I contacted the office. They got back with me within the same 24 hours and my schedule is set and surgery to happen. I was above all pleased with every person that was in that building. Now I have had my surgery. I am almost 2 weeks out. I had my tummy tuck and breast done and I am above happy with the results. I am 100 times happy with my results. Dr. Patterson and his crew are absolutely fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone
I had my consultation with Dr. Butler. I couldn't be more impressed with him and his staff! He answered all my questions and made me feel at ease and confident in his abilities. Financial options were presented after the consultation and we came up with a plan. I'm very excited about my upcoming surgery!
100% Recommend Dr Butler! - Dr Butler and his team were absolutely amazing! He made me feel completely comfortable through the entire process and gave me the results I was looking for! I would recommend him to anyone!!!! His craftsmanship and expertise is unmatched!
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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 — 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.