Tummy Tuck
Aging, weight gain and pregnancy may have left your tummy with stretched skin, fat accumulations and loose abdominal muscles. When diet and exercise fail to achieve the results you desire, tummy tuck surgery can produce a slimmer and more defined midsection that makes you feel more confident in your appearance. Also known as “abdominoplasty,” this procedure effectively restores a tighter, more toned, and flat abdominal area.
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Achieved With Tummy Tuck Surgery
A More Slender Midsection
A More Slender Midsection
Stubborn fat tends to accumulate in the abdominal area. Tummy tuck surgery removes these fat deposits to produce a leaner midsection. Liposuction is often combined with tummy tuck surgery to slim other areas of the body as well, such as the back, hips, and thighs, for an overall more slender silhouette.
More Toned Abdominal Muscles
More Toned Abdominal Muscles
The abdominal muscles can become stretched and loose over time, especially as a result of pregnancy. Tummy tuck surgery tightens the abdominal muscles by suturing them together, which creates a more toned abdominal contour and improves core strength.
Smoother, Tighten Abdominal Skin
Smoother, Tighten Abdominal Skin
Skin that has stretched for a long time loses its elasticity, which means that it cannot return to its original, smooth shape. Tummy tuck surgery eliminates loose, sagging skin on the abdomen and pulls the remaining skin tight for a smooth, attractive abdominal appearance.
Concerns
Recovery
The amount of time it takes to recover from a tummy tuck varies between patients. Although most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work in two to three weeks, patients should avoid all strenuous exercise and activity for at least six weeks following surgery. Dr. Spies will give you specific post operative instructions to follow to ensure the safest and most efficient recovery possible.
Scars
The incision for tummy tuck surgery is placed low in the pubic area, which can easily be covered by a swimsuit or underwear. In general, tummy tuck scars take one to two years to fade. Most patients hardly notice the scar once it heals.
Pain
Dr. Spies uses a long-acting injectable anesthetic medication called EXPAREL® that significantly reduces pain and recovery time. It is injected into the muscle repair during the procedure to lessen muscle tightness and pain.
Cost
The exact cost of tummy tuck surgery depends on a variety of factors, including the surgeon’s fee, facility costs, anesthesia fees, medical tests, prescriptions, and other fees. The surgeon’s fee varies depending on his or her experience, the tummy tuck technique performed, and the geographical location. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the average surgeon’s fee for tummy tuck surgery is $6,253.
Dr. Spies' office is located in Paradise Valley, Arizona just adjacent to the Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center
Robert J. Spies, M.D.
5410 N Scottsdale Rd C 100
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Tel: 480-359-1019