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What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, creates a firmer, flatter stomach and reduces the appearance of stretch marks on the lower abdomen. A full Oklahoma tummy tuck can include the tightening of loose stomach muscles in addition to the removal of excess skin and fat. Oklahoma City tummy tucks encompass various procedures, including:
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Dermolipectomy: No muscle tightening takes place during this procedure. Ideal candidates are men and women who have lost a great deal of weight , leaving sagging skin on their abdomens. It is also a good choice for people with less-elastic skin that will not bounce back from other procedures, such as abdominal liposuction. If you have a lot of redundant skin and excess abdominal fat and need your belly button repositioned — but have underlying abdominal muscles that are still in good shape — then a dermolipectomy may be the right decision for you. |
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Panniculectomy: This procedure removes hanging fat and skin on the belly, but does not usually reposition the navel and does not tighten the abdominal muscles. A panniculectomy may be done in conjunction with non-cosmetic surgery, such as a hysterectomy, repairs to the abdominal wall or the repair of an umbilical hernia. The surgery is called a panniculectomy because the hanging tummy is known as a panniculus. |
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Full Abdominoplasty: This technique is the most invasive of all Oklahoma City tummy tucks. The procedure is performed on men and women who have very loose abdominal muscles and significant excess skin to be removed. |
If you are looking for someone with experience in all areas of Oklahoma tummy tucks, then please take a moment to set up a consultation with Dr. Garland Porterfield. His board-certified skills and compassionate demeanor have helped hundreds of patients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, Lawton, Shawnee and Oklahoma County.
Am I a Good Candidate for an Oklahoma City Tummy Tuck?
Most Oklahoma City tummy tuck patients are in relatively good shape but are frustrated by an abdominal fat deposit, a persistent "pooch" or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet and exercise. The procedure can be particularly helpful to women after pregnancy, when they find that their stomach muscles and skin have been stretched too far to return to normal. An Oklahoma City tummy tuck can also improve the loss of skin elasticity caused by aging or slight obesity.
To learn more about your suitability for abdominoplasty, please book a consultation with Dr. Porterfield. He can discuss in more detail whether an Oklahoma City tummy tuck is right for you.
How is a Tummy Tuck Performed?
The time it takes to perform a tummy tuck in Oklahoma City depends on the procedure, with a full abdominoplasty usually taking about two to three hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Garland uses board-certified anesthesiologists for all his surgeries. Typically, an Oklahoma City tummy tuck is performed as an outpatient procedure with a one - or two-night stay.
During a full tummy tuck, the surgeon makes an incision from hip bone to hip bone and then loosens the abdominal skin up to and past the navel (sometimes all the way to the ribs). He will then make an incision around the navel to free it from the skin. The next step is to expose the rectus abdominus muscles, which form two vertical bands down the abdomen that are joined at the center line by connective tissue. The tummy tuck surgeon will suture these muscles and connective tissue together, which pulls in the loose abdominal tissue and strengthens the abdominal wall. When this is completed, he will pull the loosened abdominal skin down and remove any excess. Finally, he makes a hole in the redraped skin for the relocated navel and sutures the belly button in place.
Dr. Porterfield has performed all kinds of tummy tucks in Oklahoma City, helping patients from Edmond, Midwest City, Lawton, Shawnee and Oklahoma County. You can feel safe knowing he has years of experience with this type of plastic surgery. Please schedule a meeting today with Dr. Porterfield to find out how his board-certified skills can help you acquire the tummy you've always desired.
What is Recovery Like After a Tummy Tuck?
Immediately after a tummy tuck in Oklahoma City, you will start wearing compression a garment to support your abdomen and help you heal. You will be advised to use the garment for about a month. Common side effects include tenderness in the affected areas and a sensation of skin pulling. These should disappear within a couple weeks.
The stitches in your skin will generally be removed in five to seven days after the procedure, while deeper sutures will be taken out two to three weeks later. Most Oklahoma City tummy tuck patients can return to work after about two to four weeks, but strenuous activity should be avoided for six weeks.
Full recovery from an Oklahoma City tummy tuck can take between three to six months. The surgery's scars will be permanent, but they will flatten out and fade within nine months to a year.
Oklahoma City Tummy Tuck Results: Before and After Pictures
When you are researching the ins and outs of abdominoplasty, don't forget to look at Oklahoma City tummy tuck before and after photos. There's nothing better than a picture to give you an idea of what can be accomplished with the surgery. Dr. Porterfield has a large collection of Oklahoma City tummy tuck before and after pictures, featuring patients from Edmond, Midwest City and other nearby cities. He will be happy to share those images with you during your consultation.
What are Oklahoma City Tummy Tuck Costs?
Oklahoma City tummy tuck prices depend greatly on the individual procedure, but most of these surgeries range from $6,000 to $8,500. For more details on the costs, please speak with Dr. Porterfield and his staff. We will be open about Oklahoma City tummy tuck prices and will answer any other questions you may have about the operation. |