Tummy Tuck Long Island

Abdominoplasty is the medical term for a tummy tuck procedure, which flattens and tones the midsection by reducing fat deposits and excess skin and tissue around the abdomen.

Customizing Your Tummy Tuck Results

Each tummy tuck is different, and the following is intended to provide some general details about the procedure. The plastic surgeons at Precision Medical Arts will discuss your options and personal cosmetic goals during your consultation.

What expectations should I have with a tummy tuck?

For the right patients, a tummy tuck can successfully treat the appearance of:

Loose stomach skin and stretched abdominal muscles following pregnancy and childbirth
Excess skin that forms around the abdomen with significant weight loss
Age-related loss of abdominal muscle tone and skin tone
Fat deposits around the midsection can linger even with increased exercise and positive dietary changes

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Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck?

Good candidates for tummy tucks are nonsmokers, in good overall health, and who desire a tighter profile around the midsection. Women who plan to have children are advised to postpone an abdominoplasty until after childbirth; the physical stress of pregnancy can adversely affect the muscles tightened during many types of tummy tuck procedures.

Similarly, those who plan to undergo dramatic weight loss should defer an abdominoplasty until they are within their ideal weight range. Major weight loss often leaves the type of loose, sagging skin that tummy tucks seek to correct. Though it removes excess fat and skin, an abdominoplasty itself is not a weight-loss method or substitute for exercise.

Your Abdominoplasty

If you’re considering a tummy tuck, you may have encountered the terms “mini tummy tuck” and “partial abdominoplasty” or heard about tummy tucks that use liposuction. Every abdominoplasty is intended to restore a slimmer and more toned appearance to the stomach and waistline by removing excess tissue and tightening the abdominal muscles, but the method varies depending on your body type and cosmetic goals.

Types of abdominoplasties

Many patients benefit from a mini tummy tuck, which significantly reduces the excess skin and fat from the region below the belly button. Also known as a partial abdominoplasty, a mini tummy tuck uses a smaller incision than a traditional tummy tuck, and it is well suited for those who want a taut, smooth stomach and don’t have loose skin and extra fat in the upper abdomen.
A traditional, or complete, tummy tuck constricts the vertical abdominal muscles via a hip-to-hip incision. Excess skin is removed for a smooth appearance, and liposuction may be performed to provide natural-looking contours around the waist.

Your plastic surgeon will discuss your abdominoplasty options with you in detail during your consultation and outline a custom plan based on your unique body type and cosmetic objectives.

Why choose Precision Medical Arts?

We offer the latest in plastic surgery with a comprehensive team of specialists who will guide you through the recovery process. Our patients are treated with an unparalleled level of care throughout the course of their treatment. Our doctors have decades of experience working in reconstructive and aesthetic medicine, and we provide our patients with the best possible results. With the latest technology and techniques available, our patients can rest assured that they will receive the highest level of care possible. At our practice, you'll receive expert-level care from knowledgeable and compassionate surgeons. We're dedicated to providing you with the best possible results, and we have a long history of happy patients. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see how we can help you achieve your goals.

Your Recovery Timeline

Recovery times and overall experience following a tummy tuck differ a bit according to the extent of the procedure and other individual factors. Most patients can resume routine activities within a few weeks, and sutures may be removed within a week or two.

Full recovery can take up to a month or so, during which time your plastic surgeon will monitor your post-surgery progress and clear you for increased activity and exercise. Your surgeon will thoroughly review your recovery guidelines and expectations with you before your procedure.

Ready for your consultation?

With a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise, the results of your abdominoplasty will last for years. To learn if a tummy tuck can help you regain a more youthful figure, please contact us to schedule your consultation at one of our Long Island locations.