Tummy Tuck in Alabama

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is performed in an outpatient surgery center under general anesthesia. An incision is made below the bikini line and extended toward the hip bones. An additional incision is placed around the navel. The excess skin and fat is pulled down and removed.

Excess skin and fat is removed.
The belly button is preserved and looks very natural and youthful.
The internal ligaments and muscles are tightened and firmed.
There are no dressings or garments.
Through the same abdominoplasty incision, prominent lower ribs can be contoured or breast implants placed.

Patients that have changes from weight loss or pregnancy often are bothered by the appearance of their abdomen. These changes may include loose abdominal skin and stretch marks, extra lipodystrophy (fat deposits) and even rectus diastasis (a stretching out of the rectus muscles after pregnancy) all effect the appearance and even function of the abdomen. Even the most slender women do not escape some changes of pregnancy to their abdominal area. There are patients that may be quite thin and have very little extra skin, but the muscles may be stretched out and can affect posture, appearance in clothing, and especially women are unhappy with their tummies in a seated position with overhanging skin and fullness.

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals.