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Tummy Tuck
For Women In Carrollwood, FL

Using a tummy tuck for women in Carrollwood, FL, medically termed abdominoplasty, women can attain a narrower waistline and more firm, well-defined abdominal appearance.

Even with appropriate dietary habits and exercise regimens, due to natural aging, post-pregnancy changes, and after substantial weight loss (this encompasses many patients following weight-reduction surgery), you may retain fat collections, drooping skin, and diminished abdominal muscle strength. At Formation in Carrollwood, FL, we employ diverse proven techniques specifically chosen for your personal circumstances to strengthen and shape your midsection, remove redundant skin and produce a tight, sleek abdomen. Typically, liposuction is conducted simultaneously to additionally refine and contour, bringing improved definition to your abdominal wall structure.

Combined with services such as breast improvement, liposuction, buttock enhancement, arm or thigh lifting, and facial revitalization, the tummy tuck for women has emerged as a cornerstone procedure within a complete “mommy makeover”.

What is an Abdominoplasty?

There are several techniques applied here at Formation in Carrollwood, FL, specifically customized to the female silhouette. By strengthening slack abdominal muscles, eliminating excess fat and skin commonly damaged with stretch marks thereby sculpting the midsection, we accomplish outstanding results. The abdomen contains upper and lower portions and depending on the type of procedure executed, we can treat one or both areas. Based on how women accumulate fat differently than men, tummy tuck for women in Carrollwood, FL procedures are particularly successful at uncovering the underlying lean, toned figure.

Traditional Tummy Tuck

This represents the most standard type of abdominoplasty, incorporating an incision that runs from hipbone to hipbone just beneath the underwear line. Dr. Grandhige strengthens the abdominal muscles and removes extra skin through the extended incision to develop a sleeker, tighter abdomen. During the procedure, liposuction may be conducted to enhance the definition and sculpting of the abdomen. Throughout this surgery, the navel is generally repositioned to accomplish a more authentic-appearing outcome.

Mini Tummy Tuck for Women

This less comprehensive surgery, which is also known as a limited incision abdominoplasty, may be suggested to patients who only need correction beneath the navel. However, the outcomes of this procedure will not generate the significant enhancement that can be accomplished with a standard procedure. The incision that is created for a mini abdominoplasty is placed in the same location as the one created for a standard abdominoplasty, below the bikini line; however, it is considerably shorter than the one created for the traditional procedure. In most situations, the navel does not need repositioning for this treatment to be effective.

Extended Tummy Tuck for Women

An extended tummy tuck is usually recommended for patients who have undergone substantial weight reduction (either through bariatric surgery or other methods) that’s resulted in them having a significant amount of surplus skin. In this approach, a vertical incision is created across the center of the patient’s torso, in addition to the conventional horizontal incision made during a full tummy tuck. To accomplish horizontal firmness and a sleeker finish, this additional incision provides the surgeon the capability to eliminate more excess skin than was previously achievable. Adjusting the position of the belly button is typically required to accomplish the most natural-appearing result.

Circumferential Tummy Tuck

A circumferential abdominoplasty, also referred to as a belt lipectomy, offers the greatest degree of correction, and is most frequently employed in patients who have lost over 70 pounds – creating substantial amounts of surplus skin around the entire trunk (abdomen, flanks and back). In addition to flattening the abdomen and reducing the waist line, a circumferential tummy tuck removes excess skin from the hips, flanks and buttocks. As the name indicates, the incision circles the entire body, allowing for spectacular, three-dimensional outcomes.

Who Should Consider This Procedure?

Post-Surgery Recovery Timeline

It is common to experience substantial discomfort and swelling after a tummy tuck for women in Carrollwood, FL. For the first several days, discomfort can be managed with prescribed pain medication. While you may wish to rest after surgery, we suggest that you begin walking immediately to facilitate healing and prevent blood clots. Most patients return to normal routines within three to four weeks, with restrictions on lifting and vigorous exercise lasting up to eight weeks. Any scars will progressively heal and often become nearly unnoticeable. If you maintain a consistent weight following your surgery and have completely healed from your tummy tuck for women procedure, you can expect your results to last a lifetime.

Surgery Duration

2 to 4 hours

Anesthesia

General

Hospital Stay

1 night

Time Off Work

2 weeks

Schedule a consultation

At Formation, we believe every woman deserves to feel confident in their own skin, and we’re proud to offer cosmetic procedures like women’s abdominoplasty to help our patients reveal their dream bodies. Whether you are local to the Tampa Bay area or from out of town, we have you covered with complete packages including transportation, hotel, overnight nursing, nutritional meals, massage, and more. Contact our office today to schedule your women’s tummy tuck consultation and take the first step towards a more toned, confident you!

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