Tummy Tuck by Randy Buckspan, M.D. Plastic Surgery Tampa Saint Petersburg Clearwater

We all desire a flat tummy but age, child bearing, lack of exercise and weight gain
are the enemies in this battle. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is an excellent
choice to achieve a flatter stomach. This procedure will remove the excess fat and
skin and tighten the muscles to improve your waistline, too. Dr. Buckspan will
show you pre- and post-operative color photos and will discuss with you what you
can expect from a tummy tuck.

Tummy tuck is most often performed under general anesthesia. A full tummy tuck
removes the excess skin and fat, and tightens the abdominal muscles. Limited
tummy tuck procedures can be done using short scars to tighten the muslces and
remove a smaller amount of skin. Liposuction is usually also done to reduce the
fat beneath the remaining skin. A support binder or girdle is worn for several
weeks. The length of time for recovery varies greatly depending on the extent of
the tummy tuck and the general physical condition of the patient.

Most patients can return to work from one to three weeks following surgery. The
results of a tummy tuck can remain for many years, if there is no significant
weight gain or the patient does not become pregnant.