Bougainvillea Clinique Blog | Dr. Hartog

Abdominoplasty, also known as a "tummy tuck," is a major cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall.

The best candidates for Abdominoplasty are men or women who are in good physical and emotional health, who lead active lifestyles but are bothered by abdominal fat that does not respond well to diet and exercise.

Two types of Abdominoplasty

1. Mini- Abdominoplasty
The best candidates for the mini-abdominoplasty have mild to moderate amounts of abdominal skin excess, minimal or no stretch marks, and /or minimal lower abdominal protuberance. The mini-abdominoplasty removes three to four inches of skin and fat from the lower abdomen, tightening the lower abdominal muscles. Liposuction is combined with the mini-abdominoplasty for even greater results. Recovery time is usually significantly shorter than for full Abdominoplasty.

2. Full Abdominoplasty
Full abdominoplasty uses a horizontal "bikini line" incision across the lower abdomen to remove or tighten stretched, damaged skin and excess fatty tissue of the entire abdomen. Liposuction is sometimes combined with the full abdominoplasty for a natural result. Patients wear an abdominal binder for approximately four weeks, and avoid strenuous activity for six weeks, but are often able to return to work after just one week.

At Dr. Jeffrey Hartog's Bougainvillea Clinique in Orlando, Florida, the tummy tuck is a popular procedure for creating a more taut and youthful figure. To find out if abdominoplasty is an option for you, please contact us to schedule your consultation.