Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Sarasota, FL

Understanding Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure addressing loose abdominal skin caused by factors like significant weight loss, multiple pregnancies, and genetic predispositions. When diet and exercise cannot resolve persistent skin laxity, this procedure can help restore abdominal contours.

Types of Abdominoplasty Procedures

Mini-Abdominoplasty

Mini-abdominoplasty is a targeted procedure designed for patients with minimal abdominal skin looseness. Key characteristics include:

• Single, shorter incision above the pubic hairline
• Navel position remains unchanged
• Focuses on tightening lower abdominal region
• Limited effectiveness for upper abdominal skin laxity

Full Abdominoplasty

Full abdominoplasty provides comprehensive abdominal contouring by addressing skin and muscle concerns above and below the navel. This procedure involves:

• Removing loose skin and fatty deposits
• Tightening vertical abdominal muscles
• Potential reduction of stretch marks
• Longer incision spanning hip to hip

Surgical Approach and Considerations

Abdominoplasty can be performed independently or combined with liposuction for enhanced body contouring. However, safety limitations exist regarding simultaneous fat removal. Patients should understand that the procedure is not a weight loss solution and future pregnancies or significant weight changes may impact results.

Post-Surgery Recovery

Recovery involves wearing a compression garment to reduce swelling and support healing. Patients can typically return to work within one to three weeks, with full activity resumption taking six to eight weeks. Strenuous exercise is generally recommended after three months.

Important Considerations

Patients should have realistic expectations about permanent scarring and potential procedure limitations. Maintaining results requires consistent diet and exercise, and individual outcomes may vary based on body composition and healing processes.

For more information about Abdominoplasty in Sarasota, FL, submit an enquiry to Dr. Orlando Cicilioni.