abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck FAQs: Answering Your Questions
One of the most popular procedures I perform is abdominoplasty—more commonly known as a tummy tuck. It’s a truly transformative operation that patients often describe as life-changing. On the RealSelf website used by many women and men considering plastic surgery, tummy tuck surgery has a 95% “worth it” rating from actual patients. Despite the popularity…
Your Ultimate Tummy Tuck Recovery Guide
A tummy tuck at my Guilford practice near New Haven, CT, is one of the most powerful ways to transform your body by removing loose, sagging skin and excess fat. However, the surgery is also known for requiring a longer recovery time than other procedures. While tummy tuck recovery can seem daunting, being prepared and…
What is an Abdominoplasty?
An abdominoplasty procedure, or a “tummy tuck”, is a cosmetic surgical procedure. During a typical tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall to give the patient a flatter stomach. In some cases, the patient may also undergo liposuction. What Does the Procedure Involve? Abdominoplasty…
Tummy Tuck – Incisions Abdominoplasty Connecticut
A tummy tuck is used to sculpt the ab muscles and stomach to make them look slim and toned. To do this, incisions must be made, followed by the removal of different types of tissue, including excess fat and skin. After the abdominal area is recontoured to the extent necessary to meet the patient’s aesthetic…