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Tummy Tuck In Austin, TX

Reveal Your Best Abdominal Contours

reveal your best contours

Isolated excess fat and skin can conceal your best contours and are often unaffected by diet and exercise. When this happens, tummy tuck surgery offers the most effective means of achieving your ideal shape. The skilled and experienced team of renowned professionals at Westlake Plastic Surgery can help you reach your goals with our Austin Tummy Tuck surgery.

Before and After Tummy Tuck Surgery

Difference Between A Mini Tummy Tuck And A Full Tummy Tuck

8 Months After Full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Tummy Tuck – Overview

Feel Confident in Your Body

A Tummy Tuck or abdominoplasty is a major plastic surgery procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. If your fat deposits are limited to the area below the belly button, you may require a less complex procedure called a partial abdominoplasty; also known as a mini-tummy tuck. One of the least talked about benefits of an abdominal tuck is the “lift” that is gained in the pubic area.

Average Cost: Contact Us
Recovery Time: 4-7 days
Average Procedure Time: 2 hours
Post-Op Follow-Up: 2 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year
Recovery Location: Out-Patient

The Truth About Tummy Tuck Surgery

Get Your Questions Answered at Westlake Plastic Surgery

There is nothing more powerful than a Tummy Tuck to address loose abdominal fascia and excess skin seen in many women who have been pregnant or those who have lost a lot of weight. The trade-off for this procedure is a hip-to-hip scar on the lower part of the abdomen and one around the belly button. Many patients believe they only need a “mini-tuck” when, in fact, they need a full tuck. Liposuction is usually needed during a tummy tuck to obtain the best result. The recovery from a tummy tuck is not as difficult as people believe. It takes an experienced surgeon with an excellent artistic eye to know which option to choose for each patient (liposuction, full tuck, mini tuck, floating tuck, or nothing). Visit with several surgeons to know you are choosing the best option for you.

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What are the benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

The Ultimate in Abdominal Body Sculpting

At our office in Austin Tummy Tucks offer the most substantial body sculpting results of any surgical or non-surgical procedure. In contrast to other body sculpting techniques, a tummy tuck provides comprehensive contouring, addressing excess fat and skin for your slimmest and most refined results.

Advantages of Tummy Tucks

  • Firmer, tighter skin
  • A flatter and sleeker mid-section
  • Potentially improved posture, lower back pain, and core strength
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Am I a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

A Solution to Isolated Fat Pockets & Excess Skin

A tummy tuck is an excellent treatment option for patients of all ages and genders looking for a solution to excess fat and skin in their abdominal area. It is designed uniquely to each patient’s needs as a highly customizable treatment. While a Tummy Tuck does reduce fat, it is not a weight-loss treatment or suitable option for patients with obesity. Patients considering tummy tuck surgery should be in good general health and at or near their ideal weight. Significant weight change after a tummy tuck could impact your results.

The ideal candidates:

  • Do not smoke
  • Have excess skin
  • Have a reasonably positive self-image
  • Are committed to maintaining their weight
  • Are not breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to have more children
  • Do not have conditions such as obesity, respiratory disease, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, etc.

The Tummy Tuck Procedure

Your Personalized Tummy Tuck

The details of your procedure will be discussed during your private consultation. Depending on the extent of your concerns, your Tummy Tuck may involve a variety of anesthetic, incision, and technique options.

Anesthesia Options:

General anesthesia

Side Effects/Risks:

Temporary pain, swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, and fatigue for several weeks. Much less common complications include blood clots, infection, bleeding under the skin flap, poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss, and the need for a second operation.

Recovery From A Tummy Tuck

Your Path to Beautiful Results

For the first few days after your procedure, your abdomen will be swollen, and you will experience pain and discomfort that can be controlled by oral medication. We also infiltrate numbing medicine in the abdominal fascia that helps reduce discomfort considerably. All Tummy Tuck patients are sent home on the day of their procedure. Though you may not be able to stand straight at first, you should start walking as soon as possible. As the tightness softens over the week, your posture will be normal.

What are the Types of Tummy Tucks?

There is a tummy tuck technique for every cosmetic concern.

Mini Abdominoplasty

A mini tummy tuck only tightens lax skin on the lower abdomen. It is great for revising a c-section scar or flattening a lower tummy pooch after pregnancy or modest weight loss, but it does not include muscle repair. The scar is shorter than a full tummy tuck. However, the results are less dramatic.

Full Abdominoplasty

A full tummy tuck tightens loose skin on the upper abdomen and lower abdomen. It also repairs six-pack muscle separation. An incision from hip to hip is placed within the underwear line. The surgeon also makes an incision around the navel to reposition the belly button.

Umbilical Float Abdominoplasty

A floating tummy tuck does not leave any visible scars around the navel. Instead, the belly button gets pulled down along with the skin as the surgeon closes the incision. While there are fewer scars, this method can’t remove as much skin as a full tummy tuck; Otherwise, the belly button would sit too low.

Inverted-T Abdominoplasty

The inverted-t tummy tuck has a horizontal incision, like a full tummy tuck, and a vertical incision, allowing the surgeon to tighten lax skin in two directions. This method narrows the waistline, although the scars are more significant than with a full tummy tuck.

Belt Lipectomy

Extreme weight loss can leave excess skin on the abdomen, sides, and flanks. The belt lipectomy incision circles around the mid-section, allowing the surgeon to remove excess skin 360 degrees around the abdomen. The scar is significant, and the downtime is lengthy. However, it can be an excellent option for patients with extensive skin sagging.

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When Can I Go Back To Work After A Tummy Tuck?

many patients return to work after one week

For after your Tummy Tuck Austin patients who are healthy and motivated, recovery usually lasts two weeks at most. Many patients return to work after one week and resume exercise in three or four weeks, depending on their tolerance. It’s essential to remain slightly flexed at your waist to be most comfortable and reduce the tension on your repair. Mild swelling can persist on the lower abdomen for six to eight weeks. Drains are usually inserted during your procedure and will remain for several days.

Heavy lifting is avoided for the first two weeks (25 pounds or more). Extra help will be beneficial for the first seven to ten days, particularly if young children are around. (Having your mom around or other family members is special.) Sleeping in the flexed position for the first week will provide extra comfort. A recliner or hospital bed (rented) has come in handy for many patients.

Will My Tummy Tuck Scars Be Noticeable?

general comfort and scar softening

Your scars may worsen during the first three to six months as they heal, but this is normal. Expect it to take nine months to a year before your scars flatten and lighten in color. You should use silicone scar strips on your incisions for at least six months afterward to ensure the smallest scar. This must be worn for at least 12 hours a day. We encourage patients to wear store-bought compression garments for several months after the procedure for swelling control, general comfort, and scar softening. *Please note that abdominoplasty scars always look worse in photographs than in real life. Also, most postoperative photos are taken at four months when scars have not yet fully matured. Complaints about an abdominoplasty scar are uncommon.

Schedule your Austin Tummy Tuck consultation with Westlake Plastic Surgery today

Your Best Results Start Here.

If you are considering a Tummy Tuck in Austin, Westlake Plastic Surgery offers the experience and expertise to deliver your best possible results. Book your consultation to begin your personalized treatment today.

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Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my surgery take?

Because a Tummy Tuck is a highly personalized procedure, the length of your surgery will depend on the details and extent of your tummy tuck. Most procedures are less than 90 minutes.

How much weight will I lose with a tummy tuck?

While patients may lose several pounds of excess fat and skin as a result of a tummy tuck, you should not expect significant weight loss. A tummy tuck aims to treat isolated pockets of fat to achieve slimmer contours. If you plan to lose weight, you should postpone your Tummy Tuck until you are at or near your ideal weight.

How long does a Tummy Tuck last?

A tummy tuck can last decades as long as you maintain a stable weight. Pregnancy and aging can lessen the results.

How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?

The national average cost is approximately $8,425. You may pay more or less than this figure, depending on your surgeon’s qualifications and the type of tummy tuck you need.

Is a Tummy Tuck very painful?

Discomfort in recovery can range from moderate to severe. Your surgeon will work with you to develop a pain management plan so you can feel as comfortable as possible.

What is the best age for a Tummy Tuck?

Age is not a deciding factor. Rather, the right time for a tummy tuck is when you are done having children and have reached your goal weight.

Can I combine a Tummy Tuck with other procedures?

Abdominoplasty pairs well with liposuction, cosmetic breastwork, and many other procedures.

Make Tomorrow Beautiful

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When it comes to improving your life, there’s no time like the present. The decisions you make today about your skin health, your body, and your beauty will impact you for the rest of your life. For more than three decades, Westlake Plastic Surgery has made the future brighter and more beautiful for patients just like you. Schedule your consultation today to begin your aesthetic journey at Westlake Plastic Surgery.

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