20 Feb What to Expect with a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck in Scottsdale by leading cosmetic surgeons at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery is a popular part of a mommy makeover, but can also be a procedure in itself. Tummy tucks are the only way to achieve a flat, taut tummy for many patients when diet and exercise have failed. Bellies are particularly prone to pockets of fat, saggy skin, and crepe-like textures.  It’s impossible to target fat loss with exercise, and everyone has a natural fat distribution-excess fat in the tummy area is very common.
A tummy tuck is actually a two-part procedure. It usually involves liposuction as well as abdominoplasty (removal of excess skin in the tummy area). Both are surgeries and require recovery time. Liposuction is the only way to immediately and permanently remove fat from a target area. Diet and exercise can only shrink fat cells. However, liposuction allows a skilled surgeon to customize fat removal. Post-liposuction massages and compression garments help re-distribute healthy fat to achieve desired results.
For many patients, removing fat in the tummy area is only part of the necessary approach for a taut belly. There’s no way to remove saggy skin or tighten excessively saggy skin without a tummy tuck. A horizontal incision is made, which can be easily hidden below underwear. The length of the incision depends on the patient and the amount of skin to be removed. Many times, it may look like a Caesarean scar. Other times, it may be much smaller. A lot of patients consider the hidden scar highly preferable to baggy skin.
Depending on the amount of skin to be removed, the belly button may or may not need to be shifted. Sometimes, a “new” belly button is created. Tummy tucks are relatively invasive surgeries and will require weeks of recovery. However, the results (after swelling and bruising subside) are immediate and very impressive. Although tummy tucks are a popular choice for post-partum mothers, they are a good procedure for men and women alike.
Scottsdale Tummy Tuck Surgeon – Dr. Shaun Parson
If you’re considering a tummy tuck, you deserve the best cosmetic surgeons in the Scottsdale area. Trusting your soon-to-be-new body to highly skilled surgeons is what you deserve for the best results and a seamless experience. Call Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery today at 480-282-8386 to schedule your consultation and to find out more about tummy tucks.