There are many different types of abdominoplasty surgery that patients can choose from depending on their specific cosmetic needs and goals. Procedures range from mini abdominoplasty surgery for patients who wish to remove small amounts of excess skin to extended abdominoplasty surgery for patients who have lost significant amounts of weight via bariatric surgery or other means. During their initial consultations at our Atlanta, Georgia practice, potential abdominoplasty patients meet with Dr. John LeRoy to review tummy tuck before-and-after photos and to discuss the different surgical techniques available. This will help determine what is the best abdominoplasty procedure for them.
Traditional abdominoplasty involves removing excess sagging skin from the stomach that has resulted from pregnancy, natural aging, or drastic weight loss after bariatric surgery. During the abdominoplasty operation, an incision is made along the bikini line from hip to hip. The navel is cut away from the surrounding tissue so that it can be repositioned and stitched into place after excess skin has been removed. Next, the abdominal wall muscles are tightened and sutured into place for better definition. Finally, the overlying abdominal skin is stretched downward and sutured into its new position. The entire traditional abdominoplasty process takes between two to five hours. Contact our plastic surgery office in Atlanta, Georgia today for more information about traditional abdominoplasty.
Individuals who wish to remove small amounts of excess skin or sculpt already slim abdominal areas can opt for mini abdominoplasty surgery. Also known as a scarless tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck surgery is less invasive than traditional abdominoplasty. Although the length of the incision involved in this technique depends on the amount of skin that is to be removed, it is much smaller than the one created during traditional abdominoplasty surgery. This technique also differs from traditional abdominoplasty in that it does not involve cutting away and repositioning the navel. During the operation, excess skin and fat are removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened before the overlying skin is stretched and stitched back into place. The entire process takes a few hours. Mini abdominoplasty can be combined with liposuction for optimal results. Contact our practice to learn more about the benefits of mini abdominoplasty surgery.
Patients who have lost significant amounts of weight after bariatric surgery or pregnancy and who have loose skin around their entire bodies may choose to undergo circumferential abdominoplasty surgery. Also known as a lower body lift, circumferential abdominoplasty is more extensive than both mini and traditional tummy tuck surgery. The procedure involves creating an incision around the entire waistline and using liposuction techniques to remove excess fat from the ribs to the knees. Next, the abdominal muscles are tightened and sutured into place and the navel is repositioned. Excess skin is then cut away, and the remaining skin is stretched and sutured into place. The circumferential abdominoplasty procedure takes between three to five hours to complete. To schedule a consultation for circumferential abdominoplasty, contact Dr. John LeRoy today.
Patients who have lost drastic amounts of weight can also choose to undergo an extended abdominoplasty procedure. This operation differs from other forms of abdominoplasty surgery in that it involves removing excess skin from the sides of the body and tightening the muscles in the stomach and love handle areas. During extended abdominoplasty surgery, an incision is made across the entire stomach area to the back of the patient's hips. Liposuction is used to remove excess fat and achieve the ideal body contour. Then the muscles in the stomach and love handle areas are tightened, the navel is repositioned and skin is sutured into its new spot. Contact our cosmetic surgery office in Atlanta, Georgia for more information regarding extended abdominoplasty surgery or to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. John LeRoy.
Like the mini tummy tuck, endoscopic abdominoplasty is another minimally invasive alternative to the traditional tummy tuck procedure. Unlike the other abdominoplasty techniques, skin is not removed during the operation and special instruments are used to minimize scarring. The surgery is performed through several small incisions near the pubic and navel areas using a camera-like device called an endoscope. Excess fat is removed with liposuction and the abdominal muscles are tightened and sutured into place. Once these tasks have been accomplished, the incisions are sutured shut. Contact our practice to schedule a consultation for endoscopic abdominoplasty surgery.
Patients who visit our cosmetic surgery office in Atlanta, Georgia for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery are pleased with their flatter and more defined stomach areas. To schedule a personal consultation, contact cosmetic surgeon John LeRoy today.
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