Although abdominoplasty is a popular procedure for women who have already had children (usually as part of a mommy makeover), some patients may decide to have children afterward - whether or not they have already been through childbirth in the past. Some patients have expressed concern over whether or not the procedure will affect their ability to carry a baby, but pregnancy after an abdominoplasty is completely possible. It is important to note, however, that some women may experience loosening of the abdominal wall and/or excess loose skin on the abdomen following childbirth. In these cases, women who have already had a tummy tuck may be faced with a decision to repeat the procedure. Ultimately, it is usually best to delay tummy tuck surgery until... Continue Reading
Abdominoplasty
Deciding whether to undergo a cosmetic procedure, such as tummy tuck surgery, requires a great deal of research and preparation. In addition to wondering about recovery times, benefits, and the cost of a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, you may also be curious about how the scars will appear once you’ve healed. Will they be big? Will people notice them? Can you cover them with clothing? These are some of the potential questions you may have that our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, can answer for you. In most tummy tuck surgeries, an incision will be made low, from one side of the hip to the other. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani strives to place this incision as low as possible, and most patients find that... Continue Reading
If you’ve had children, lost a significant amount of weight, or noticed developing skin laxity around your abdomen, you may be considering tummy tuck surgery, also called abdominoplasty, to help restore a more youthful figure. One of the first questions you may have when researching this procedure likely will be about the cost. While every patient’s needs and treatment plan will be unique, our experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, can help to outline the general expenses of this popular surgery to assist you with determining if tummy tuck surgery can be brought into your budget. To fully understand the costs associated with tummy tuck surgery, it’s important to note that in many cases this procedure will include several techniques, including muscle tightening, excess skin removal, liposuction,... Continue Reading
Last week we proposed the the following Facebook Trivia Question: Is a Tummy Tuck similar to a C-Section in terms of Pain? In general, there is more dissection involved with a tummy tuck than a cesarean section. In a c-section, there is an intraabdominal component to the operation and the fibrous tissue layer is cut. In abdominoplasty, the fibrous tissue layer is plicated (folded in or tucked) leading to tightness. However, people experience pain and discomfort differently. First we must realize that everyone handles pain differently. A history of chronic pain and long term pain medication usage will lead to a tolerance to the pain medication which may result in taking higher doses of medication for pain relief. Treating pain promptly is always best. You... Continue Reading