QUICK FACTS
TUMMY TUCK
(ABDOMINOPLASTY)

LENGTH:
3-5 hours (depending on
extent of procedure)

ANESTHESIA:
General

IN/OUTPATIENT:
Usually inpatient with
1 overnight stay,
outpatient in select cases

SIDE EFFECTS:
Temporary swelling, bruising,
tightness and some pain

RISKS:
Pain, bleeding, infection, rare damage to nerves, asymmetry, incomplete improvement,
recurrent laxity

RECOVERY:
1-2 week back at work
2 weeks light exercise
3 weeks more strenuous activity
8 - 12 weeks for swelling to completely resolve

DURATION OF RESULTS:
Can be permanent if diet and exercise are maintained

Extended Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Following significant weight loss or after multiple pregnancies, your abdomen and lateral thighs may not lost the contour and appearance you want. An extended tummy tuck will recontour your midsection by removing the excess skin and tightening the muscle fascia to give the abdomen a toned appearance, as well as giving lift to the lateral thigh. The incision of an extended tummy tuck extends more laterally than a full tummy tuck, but less than that of a lower body lift. This procedure will improve the contour of the lateral thigh, but it does not give the same improvement in contour that you would achieve with a lower body lift. Dr. Michaels will often combine this procedure with targeted liposuction to achieve the optimal contour.

During your consultation, Dr. Michaels will carefully listen to your goals and tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Dr. Michaels is an expert in body contouring having completed one of the few fellowships dedicated to this specialized area of plastic surgery.

To see if an extended tummy tuck can help you achieve the tummy you have always wanted, click here or call 301.468.5991 to schedule a consultation.

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