Overview of Tummy Tuck Procedure
- Procedure:
- Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall.
- Length:
- 2 to 3 hours.
- Anesthesia:
- General.
- Recovery:
- Back to work: 2 to 3 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.
Tummy Tuck Athens
Tummy Tuck in GA
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Abdominoplasty, or a “tummy tuck,” is designed to correct a protruding abdomen resulting from weak abdominal muscles, weight gain or pregnancy. Excess skin and stretched abdominal muscles typically don’t respond to exercise. In this procedure, the abdominal wall muscles are tightened, and excess fatty tissue and skin are removed to improve the body contour. The goal is a narrower, flatter abdomen. Dr. Pittman, board certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, often performs this surgery in combination with liposuction to further define areas, such as the flanks, hips and lower back. An abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss.
The surgery takes 2-3 hours under general anesthesia at our private, fully accredited surgical facility, offering patient comfort and convenience while avoiding a costly hospital visit. Abdominoplasty involves an incision that goes from one hip to the other. Drains are placed and left in for one to two weeks. Recovery time is 1-2 weeks, but patients need to refrain from strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for one month.
Please call Michele, our Patient Coordinator, for more information. She will walk you through the process of financing your procedures. You can also contact Michele by using our online form.
