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Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty Stamford, Connecticut – Plastic Surgery

Abdominoplasty ("Tummy Tuck") is one of the more powerful techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery. This procedure reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the abdominal musculature. If done with a breast lift, this procedure leads to incredible changes in a woman's body shape (a.k.a "mommy makeover").

Changes in the abdomen are often the result of having children or weight fluctuations throughout one's life.  This can lead to excess, hanging lower abdominal skin, stretch marks, rolls of excess tissue, and muscle weakness.  A diastasis recti can develop in which the "six pack" muscles (rectus abdominis) stretch apart leading to a protuberant appearance to the abdomen on profile view.  A tummy tuck operation involves removal of excess skin and fat as well as tightening of the rectus abdominis muscles to provide a younger, thinner contour to the abdomen.  Like a facelift, this two layer treatment to the abdomen allows a much more powerful result to be achieved.

The incision for a tummy tuck is kept low on th abdomen so that it can be covered by most underwear and bikini styles.  An additional small incision is placed around the umbilicus (belly button).  Patients wear a garment for three weeks after surgery, and drains are often used postoperatively for a short time.  Discomfort last one to two weeks, but there is no heavy lifting or exercise for four to six weeks.  Despite these restrictions, the abdominoplasty is a tremendous procedure with amazing results.  There is no substitue for a tummy tuck when you have excess, hanging skin or significant muscle laxity.  When combined with breast enhancement surgery, this procedure can lead to stunning changes in a woman's physique.