A well-toned and firm abdominal contour is an evident sign of health and overall wellness. Sometimes, even after maintaining a healthy weight, eating right, and exercising regularly, your tummy may not be as firm and flat as you want it to be. Abdominoplasty in New York is one of the popular procedures that can give you a smooth and flattering look.
What Is Abdominoplasty?
The fat on the abdomen is the hardest to lose even with the rigorous regime of exercise and diet. In women, due to pregnancy, muscle can be separated in the midsection of the tummy. Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a procedure that removes the excess fat and skin, tightens the sagging skin, and repairs the abdominal muscles. The procedure can be modified according to the patient’s needs.
At Shah Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nilay Shah offers tummy tuck to men and women in New York and surrounding areas. Dr. Shah may recommend a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck.
A full tummy tuck helps both men and women who have issues below and above the belly button. A mini tummy tuck is a modified abdominoplasty procedure that is used for patients who only have issues below the belly button. A mini tummy tuck is not advisable for patients who require tightening of the underlying muscles of the abdomen.
What Are The Benefits Of Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty in New York is performed on patients to-
- Tone the midsection and create smooth abdominal contours
- Tighten the sagging skin
- Eliminate the ‘lower belly pooch’
- Address problems related to pregnancy, weight loss, and aging
Who Is An Ideal Candidate For An Abdominoplasty Procedure?
Most patients witness a change in their midsection due to fluctuation in weight, pregnancy, or age. Typically people who can undergo a tummy tuck procedure should be physically and mentally healthy. They should be free of any uncontrolled medical issues that could increase the surgical risks. Women who are not planning to become pregnant or gain weight in the near future.
During the consultation, Dr. Shah takes a detailed medical history of each individual and makes recommendations according to the candidate’s ideal cosmetic outcome, and if any lifestyle factor could affect the final result.
What Is The Cost Of Abdominoplasty In New York City?
The cost of a tummy tuck varies for both men and women. The factors that affect the cost of abdominoplasty include the recommended technique, the complexity involved, and other factors that are determined during consultation.
When you visit for a consultation with Dr. Shah you can learn about our financing options.
What To Expect From The Abdominoplasty Procedure?
A tummy tuck is an extensive procedure and your plastic surgeon will have to do a thorough inspection.
Abdominoplasty in New York is performed under general anesthesia and an incision is made along the lower abdomen. To access the entire abdomen area an incision is made that extends from hip bone to hip bone, so in case you are planning a tummy tuck then please consider the resulting scar. Although the scar is mostly hidden by your undergarment, it will be visible to an extent. Another incision is made around the belly button in case navel contouring is required or if the abdominal muscles need to be repositioned.
Once the incision is made, your surgeon may use sutures to tighten the muscles and the skin and fat are pulled taut over the area and the excess is trimmed.
The scar will fade over time, your surgeon may recommend scar creams.
Whereas a mini tummy procedure is a less-invasive technique and it is typically advisable to patients who have a lesser degree of excess fat and skin. The incision is made along the lower abdomen and the excess skin is trimmed. A mini tummy tuck does not allow for belly button re-contouring. Your surgeon may recommend liposuction to remove additional fatty deposits.
Recovery from abdominoplasty takes around two to four weeks, however, Dr. Shah recommends taking two week off from work. The final results from the procedure may take six months to one year. You will have to limit your activities like lifting heavy objects or exercising until your surgeon determines that the area has healed which typically takes three to four weeks.
Like any other surgical procedure, a tummy tuck procedure may cause infection, bleeding, excessive scarring, and the risks of anesthesia are also present.
To learn more about the procedure you can schedule your consultation with Dr. Nilay Shah here. Dr. Shah offers abdominoplasty in New York including Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, and Long Island.
