Known as one of the world’s most sought-after body contouring procedures, a tummy tuck redefines your abdomen to give it a sleeker and more sculpted look. In addition to helping you obtain a contoured abdominal profile, a tummy tuck also works wonders for your confidence. But since it’s a surgical procedure, you may have multiple questions about the recovery and scar healing process.
When you have your tummy tuck performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, you can follow their aftercare tips to minimize side effects and promote complication-free healing. After your initial recovery, you can also use scar management tips to ensure your long-term satisfaction with the procedure.
At Vandegrift Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Meredith Vandegrift specializes in performing tummy tucks while putting patient satisfaction front and center. In addition to using surgical techniques that minimize side effects and reduce scarring, Dr. Vandegrift also provides you with tummy tuck aftercare instructions to ensure ideal comfort and results.
To help you learn more, here is a detailed guide to post-operative care for tummy tuck.
What Is a Tummy Tuck?
Also called abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is a surgery that eliminates loose skin and unwanted pockets of fat from your abdomen to improve the appearance of a wrinkled and pouchy midriff. If your abdominal muscles have become weakened and separated, the procedure also repairs them to restore their strength and resolve functional concerns such as urinary incontinence and back pain.
During abdominoplasty, Dr. Vandegrift removes excess skin and fat from your abdomen. Then, she repositions the remaining skin over your improved abdominal contours to give your midsection a more defined look. With a tummy tuck, you can resolve sagging, stubborn fat, and muscle weakness that may occur due to aging, pregnancy, and rapid weight loss.
Many patients combine tummy tuck surgery with other body contouring procedures such as liposuction for significant fat reduction or an augmentation or