Abdominoplasty- more commonly known as a tummy tuck- is a very successful way for people at a stabilized weight to achieve the appearance they have been unable to achieve on their own through diet and exercise alone. An abdominoplasty in Salinas, CA, is a common procedure for women who have had children or people (men or women) who’ve lost a significant amount of weight. This weight loss can be from diet and exercise or from bariatric surgery (lap banding, gastric sleeves, or Roux en Y bypass).

Abdominoplasty may be done in conjunction with other procedures such as liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation, Brazilian butt lift, or thigh lift. The best combination for you can be discussed during a consultation.

Abdominoplasty Procedure

Abdominoplasty is a procedure in which the excess skin and fat in the mid-section are removed and the muscles of the abdomen are tightened.

graphic-tummytuck2The operation often starts with liposuction of the upper abdomen to thin out the fat layer that is not going to be removed. Once the liposuction is completed, a low incision inside or near the pubic mound is made.

The skin and fat above this incision are then elevated off of the underlying muscles. The belly button is left attached to the muscles but is separated from the skin around it. The skin and fat have then elevated the rest of the way up to the level of the lowest ribs.

Laxity in the muscles of the abdomen is then addressed with sutures to tighten the muscles. When the muscles of the abdomen become loose or separated with weight gain or pregnancy, the abdominal wall can stick out, but once they have been sutured closer together, this helps the abdomen lies flat.

The patient is then flexed in the middle and the excess skin and fat are removed. The skin and fat up to the hole where the umbilicus (belly button) was attached are usually removed. Sometimes we can’t remove all the way up to the hole so the skin and fat are removed as far up as possible. If this is the case, then the hole is closed as a little vertical incision just above the main incision.

The upper skin edge is then pulled down to the lower incision and sutured closed. The skin that has been stretched over the belly button then has a small hole made in it and the belly button is sewn back into place at its original level.

Follow your surgeon’s care directions closely to minimize the chance of complications during the recovery and healing process. Swelling and bruising will be present but will fade, revealing your final results.

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Abdominoplasty Cost

Many factors determine the cost of a tummy tuck procedure. The price of abdominoplasty surgery is dependent on the amount of tissue removed, the time required to perform the surgery, the techniques used, and other key factors.

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With an abdominoplasty in Salinas, CA, the flat stomach you’ve always desired is attainable. If you are ready to discuss your options for a more finely contoured waist and abdomen, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation. Feel free to peruse our Before and After Abdominoplasty Gallery to let the results speak for themselves!

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Schedule your consultation for Abdominoplasty in Salinas– contact Salinas Valley Plastic Surgery and set up your appointment. During your appointment, you will be able to ask questions and bring up any concerns you may have about the procedure. Contact us today to get the look you’ve always wanted!

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