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Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, removes excess skin and fat, while restoring weakened, separated muscles.
Liposuction is often incorporated to re-contour and shape the abdominal and flank area for a refined profile.
Many people, both women and men, want to achieve a more smooth, defined abdomen. Healthy lifestyle and exercise alone is not always enough to bring us to these desired goals.
Factor such as aging, heredity, pregnancy, weight loss/fluctuations are all contributing factors that can cause us to develop loose, sagging skin. Unfortunately these factors can affect all body types, even those whom maintain a low BMI (body mass index). We perform variations of this procedure for massive weight loss patients after bariatric surgery.
Abdominoplasty is never a substitute for weight loss and for ideal results patients are recommended to be close to their ideal weight and for that weight to be stable prior to surgery.
Patients planning on future or continued weight loss or pregnancies are advised to wait, as these can negatively impact your outcome.
A tummy tuck is personalized and tailored to your needs. There are several common variations Dr Mark and Dr Matthew McRae perform that can help you achieve your goals.
In order for us to assist you in achieving your ideal result, it may also take hard work, good nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle prior to the procedure. We recommend a healthy diet and protein supplementation in the weeks prior to surgery to aid in healing.
Your safety is our number one concern with any surgery. Complications are rare however these include healing problems, infection, and very rarely blood clots in the legs. We adhere to strict protocols before, during, and after your surgery to minimize and prevent possible complications. Early recovery after surgery protocols decrease recovery time, and improve pain control and minimize use of narcotic pain medication.
Here are a few qualities Dr. McRae looks for in his patients.
