Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdominal region. This area of the body can lose definition because of a multitude of factors, the most common being pregnancy, extreme fluctuations in weight, and the rapid weight loss that occurs after gastric bypass surgery. The results of abdominoplasty can be dramatic and the procedure is best recommended for patients who have been unable to achieve their goals through diet and exercise. Our Savannah, Georgia abdominoplasty surgeons offer a range of tummy tuck procedures to help patients with all degrees of abdominal laxity.
Abdominoplasty
The standard abdominoplasty procedure begins with a bikini-shaped horizontal incision across the lower abdomen, between the hipbones. Through this incision, the surgeon is able to tighten the abdominal muscles, remove fat and skin, and reposition the skin. The resulting scar may, in some cases, extend from hip to hip, but will be low enough to be easily concealed beneath most swimwear.
Mini Tummy Tuck
Patients who have a mild degree of loose skin that is confined to the area below the navel may be candidates for a less extensive procedure known as a mini tummy tuck. This variation on the abdominoplasty involves a shorter incision and requires less down time for recovery. Contact our Savannah, Georgia abdominoplasty surgeons to learn more about the mini tummy tuck.
Total Body Lift
Losing weight is one of the hardest and healthiest accomplishments one can achieve, but many are frustrated by the loose skin and excess tissue that can remain after the weight is lost, concealing a leaner shape underneath. The total body lift is a procedure that involves the application of abdominoplasty techniques to a larger area of the body, removing excess skin from the back, abdomen, hips, buttocks, and thighs. Some scarring is inevitable with a total body lift, but our Savannah, Georgia plastic surgeons take care to place incisions where they can easily be concealed by normal swimwear.
Non-Surgical Tummy Tuck
At Finger and Associates Plastic Surgery Center, we know that not everyone is a candidate for surgery. Patients who have a mild amount of loose skin that is not significant enough for abdominoplasty may consider one of the many non-surgical tummy tuck options we offer, such as Lipodissolve™ or the Fraxel® or Titan™ lasers. Speak with our staff to learn more about how these techniques are used and what results can be expected.
