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Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery in Long Island

For women and men struggling with loose, sagging skin and excess abdominal fat, a tummy tuck offers a transformative solution. Significant weight loss, childbirth, and aging can lead to a bulging abdomen that resists traditional diet and exercise.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess fat and skin while restoring weakened abdominal muscles. This comprehensive approach creates a smoother, firmer abdominal profile for patients who have experienced substantial body changes.

Ideal Candidates for Tummy Tuck

• Individuals with loose, hanging abdominal skin
• Patients at a stable, healthy weight
• Those with realistic surgical expectations
• Non-smokers with good overall health
• Patients with weakened or separated stomach muscles

Types of Tummy Tuck Procedures

Traditional Tummy Tuck

Involves an incision along the underwear line from hip bone to hip bone, with a second incision around the navel. Excess skin and fat are removed, and abdominal muscles are tightened using permanent sutures.

Mini Tummy Tuck

Focuses on the lower abdominal area with a smaller incision, ideal for patients with minimal skin laxity below the belly button.

Extended Tummy Tuck

Addresses excess skin and fat in the abdominal region and flanks, providing more comprehensive body contouring for significant weight loss patients.

Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

• Flatter, more contoured abdomen
• Improved clothing fit
• Elimination of loose skin and stretch marks
• Tightened abdominal muscles
• Enhanced body proportion

Recovery and Results

Patients can expect a recovery period of approximately two weeks, with full results becoming visible after 6-8 weeks. A compression garment will be worn to support healing and optimize surgical outcomes.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in Melville, NY, submit an enquiry to James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS.