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  Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise.
With partial abdominoplasty, the incision is much shorter and the navel may not be moved, although it may be pulled into an unnatural shape as the skin is tightened and stitched.
www.plasticsurgery.org /public_education/procedures/Abdominoplasty.cfm   (1632 words)

  
  Abdominoplasty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen.
An abdominoplasty can be combined with a liposuction treatment.
Recovery from a complete abdominoplasty can take four to six weeks and patients are advised to take at least a portion of this recovery time off from work.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominoplasty   (438 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess wrinkled skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower portions of the abdomen.
Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight reduction, nor is it meant to treat minor skin wrinkling or looseness.
Abdominoplasty typically is performed to remove excess abdominal skin and tighten underlying musculature.
www.lucknowplasticsurgery.com /abdominoplasty.htm   (972 words)

  
 abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a common surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won’t respond to diet or exercise.
Abdominoplasty is not used as a substitute for weight reduction.
www.muskogeewomensclinic.com /abdominoplasty.htm   (1178 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is one of my most frequently performed procedures.
Pregnancy is possible after abdominoplasty but the surgery may need to be repeated to tighten up stretched out tissues.
Abdominoplasty is a major operation that leaves a significant scar, but most patient feel the discomfort, cost and recovery are good tradeoffs for the benefits of a strong and flat abdomen.
www.sowdermd.com /ProcedurePages/Body_Abdominoplasty.html   (409 words)

  
 MOOR PLASTIC SURGERY - Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty is best suited to women and men who are in relatively good shape, but have loose abdominal skin and/or a significant amount of abdominal fat that won't respond to dieting or exercise.
However, abdominoplasty is an extensive procedure and it is essential for you to be informed of the risks as well as the benefits.
Abdominoplasty may be performed in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center or an office-based surgical suite.
www.moorplasticsurgery.com /abdominoplasty.shtml   (1695 words)

  
 Penn Plastic Surgery: Cosmetic - Abdominoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
An abdominoplasty -- also known as a "tummy tuck" -- is major surgery to tighten the stomach muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the middle to lower part of the abdomen.
Partial abdominoplasties may be done on an outpatient basis, and the recovery period is shorter.
Because abdominoplasty is major surgery, you may spend one or two nights in the hospital afterward, especially if you're having other surgery at the same time.
www.pennhealth.com /plasticsurgery/cosmetic/abdo.html   (566 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty & Tummy Tuck Information in Kansas City, Kansas - Gary D. Hall M.D.
Abdominoplasty & Tummy Tuck Information in Kansas City, Kansas - Gary D. Hall M.D. This is best suited for women and men who have loose abdominal skin and/or a significant amount of abdominal fat that won't respond to dieting or exercise.
She had a full abdominoplasty and is shown here 2 months postoperatively.
With a full abdominoplasty, all of the skin and underlying fat from the belly button to the pubic hair is removed.
www.hallmd.com /pages/abdo.html   (683 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty FAQ's
Abdominoplasty removes some of this cellulite fat also, but it is difficult to eliminate entirely.
The cost of abdominoplasty by Dr Dowden ranges from $6900 to $7600, everything included (preoperative testing, operating room, anesthesiologist, supplies, medications, dressings, recovery room, overnight stay, surgeon's fee, and office checkups for 12 months), and the cost depends upon which surgical center is used.
If you are interested in abdominoplasty and want to find a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in your area who is qualified to do it, call the referral service of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons at (800)-635-0635, or check http://www.plasticsurgery.org.
dr-dowden.com /main/abdofaqs.html   (1209 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Procedure
The ideal candidate for an abdominoplasty procedure is someone who has been unable to tone his or her abdominal region, even with the help of a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Abdominoplasty is also a fairly common method of restoring a woman’s figure after pregnancy.
Abdominoplasty is a major surgery, and most patients understandably have many questions about what they can expect before, during, and after the procedure.
www.docshop.com /education/cosmetic/body/tummy-tuck   (1111 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty Manhattan, Tummy tuck Manhattan, Abdominoplasty Manhattan, Abdominoplasty Westchester
Abdominoplasty Manhattan, Tummy tuck Manhattan, Abdominoplasty Manhattan, Abdominoplasty Westchester
The abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is designed to improve the appearance of the abdomen in both male and female patients.
Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck is done on an outpatient basis and take from one to two hours.
www.plasticsurgeonny.com /abdominoplasty.htm   (613 words)

  
 eMedicine - Body Contouring, Abdominoplasty : Article Excerpt by: Bruce G Freeman, MD, PhD
Abdominoplasty, one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures, has a rich and varied evolution.
Kelly (1899, 1910) was one of the first surgeons to attempt to correct excess abdominal skin and fat.
In 1972, Regnault published the W technique for abdominoplasty.
www.emedicine.com /plastic/byname/body-contouring-abdominoplasty.htm   (667 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) abdominal sculpture and surgery by Dr Bermant.
Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty is a family of operations that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the abdominal wall.
In Mini-tuck abdominoplasty, the scar is the shortest.
The best candidates for tummy tuck abdominoplasty are women or men who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit and or loose abdominal skin that will not respond to diet nor exercise.
www.plasticsurgery4u.com /procedure_folder/abdominoplasty.html   (1867 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty/TummyTuck - Pennsylvania Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
An abdominoplasty (or "tummy tuck") tightens those muscles and removes excess skin and fat while leaving only a scar that is usually confined to the bikini area.
Abdominoplasty – more popular for women but also performed on men by Dr. Pollard with positive results -- is most often performed under general anesthesia.
Abdominoplasty is used to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall in patients with weakened abdominal wall muscles due to pregnancy or fluctuations in weight, as well as those with excessive and hanging abdominal skin.
www.epollardmd.com /tummy.htm   (603 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen while also tightening the underlying abdominal muscles to result in a tighter, more toned appearing abdomen.
Panniculectomy is a term utilized for removal of overhanging skin which is symptomatic. Technically, abdominal panniculectomy is an abdominoplasty, but for patients with remarkable excess skin.
Many patients require an overnight hospital stay. Drains are often placed which will need to be managed for 1 week up to a month, sometimes longer if the abdominoplasty is combined with contouring procedures of the back. An abdominal binder might be worn for about a month.
www.hopkinscosmetic.com /COS/Patient/Procuedures/abdominoplasty.asp   (606 words)

  
 Durango Plastic Surgery: Abdominoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical technique where excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen can be removed.
The best candidates for a mini or full abdominoplasty are women who are not planning on having any more children, patients who have completed their weight loss program, and people who do not smoke (if you do smoke, it will be necessary for you to quit for several weeks before and after surgery).
Abdominoplasty surgery can have very dramatic effects, but you must consider that the scar for a full abdominoplasty is large, going from hip to hip.
www.durangoplasticsurg.com /dps/procedures/abdominoplasty.html   (428 words)

  
 Winter Park and Orlando, Florida Abdominoplasty and Tummy Tucks
Abdominoplasty, or tummy-tuck, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin and fat and tighten underlying abdominal wall structures that have become lax by weight loss (common after gastric bypass surgery) or pregnancy.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are those who are in relatively good physical shape, near normal body weight and have excess abdominal skin and fat that has been resistant to diet and exercise.
At the initial abdominoplasty consultation, your goals and expectations about the tummy tuck surgery will be discussed in detail.
www.scottgreenbergmd.com /tummy.htm   (421 words)

  
 Chattanooga Tennessee Plastic Surgery Group, P.C. performs abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery)
The abdominoplasty both tightens the muscles, and can remove the extra skin and fat between the navel and the pubic hairline.
The abdominoplasty incision length varies with the amount of tissue to be removed.
To perform an abdominoplasty, the surgeon lifts all the skin and fat from your abdominal muscles from the pubis to the rib line.
www.refinedlooks.com /abdominoplasty.htm   (805 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Abdominoplasty, as an aesthetic (cosmetic) procedure, generally is not covered by insurance.
When abdominoplasty is performed in conjunction with medically necessary procedures such as hysterectomy or hernia repair, a short hospitalization may be required.
Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition, you may be able to return to non-strenuous work anywhere from one to three weeks after surgery.
members.tripod.com /daleMD/abdomino.htm   (1724 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty - Mathew Mosher, MD - Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery - Langley, Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, ...
Tummy tucks or abdominoplasty surgery addresses the loose skin, excess lower abdomen fat and muscle wall laxity to the degree needed to improve your shape.
Standard abdominoplasty is used when there is more soft tissue excess and visible looseness of the abdominal muscles and fascia.
In nearly all cases the muscle layer is repaired, the umbilicus is transposed to preserve an appropriate position and maximal amounts of skin and fat are removed.
www.drmosher.com /surgical/abdominoplasty.html   (1090 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty (also known as "tummy-tuck") is a technique to improve some of those characteristics which diet and exercise cannot:
Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss, and Dr. Dowden does not consider abdominoplasty appropriate as a method of weight loss for obese people.
The cost of abdominoplasty by Dr Dowden ranges from $6900 to $7600, everything included (preoperative testing, operating room, anesthesiologist, supplies, medications, dressings, surgeon's fee, recovery room, overnight stay, and office checkups for 12 months), and the cost depends upon which surgical facility is used.
dr-dowden.com /main/abdomino.html   (921 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction - Orlando, Florida
Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that removes skin and fat from the middle to lower abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles for a sleeker, more defined appearance.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at our Orlando, Florida, area practice is considered a major surgery, so it is important that you discuss all of your questions and concerns with Dr. Trevisani during your private consultation.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are those patients who are in relatively good shape but cannot get rid of the loose skin and extra fat around their midsection.
www.jptrev.com /html/body.html   (1032 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The abdominoplasty reshapes this area by removing excess skin and fat and by tightening the muscles.
The incisions for the abdominoplasty are placed along the lower abdomen in the “bikini line”.
Although abdominoplasty is generally a safe surgical procedure, its risks should not be taken lightly.
www.markjewellmd.com /index_009.htm   (1030 words)

  
 Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty (commonly called a tummy tuck) is a frequently performed procedure used to tighten overly stretched abdominal muscles and skin for a smoother, flatter appearance.
Abdominoplasty can dramatically tighten the abdominal muscles, as well as the sagging, excess skin and accumulated fatty tissue.
Or, your surgeon may recommend either a partial or complete abdominoplasty done in conjunction with liposuction to remove fat deposits from the hips, for a better body contour.
www.augmentbreast.com /PlasticSurgeryProcedures/abdominoplasty-tummytuck.html   (1856 words)

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