Abdominoplasty, the medical term for tummy tuck surgery, is an aesthetic surgery performed to get rid of extra skin and a build-up of fatty tissue, along with tightening abdominal muscles. There are times that patients have liposuction in conjunction with their procedure. Kole Plastic Surgery conducts consultations for perspective tummy tuck patients to go over different abdominal procedures that are best suited for them. This is the best time to talk about scarring that will be created from incisions and if there are different techniques or options. Find out if your scar line can be somewhat customized based on your preference due to different clothing you wear at your employment, bathing suits, if you prefer more or less bodily exposure. It is true that after a huge amount of weight loss, though, an incision may have to run from your pubic line to the area where your ribcage and breast bone meet. The usual incision is along the pubic hairline from hipbone to hipbone. If you have a mini-tummy tuck, you won’t have a scar around your belly button or a vertical scar and the horizontal scar at your pubic line will be shorter.
There may be uneven scars upon healing from your tummy tuck, although, this is uncommon. Every patient heals differently, but, if instructions for aftercare are followed, this shouldn’t occur. Dr. Kole has years of expertise with tummy tuck procedures and believes safety, comfort and precision are of the utmost importance. He diligently aligns the belly button in the center after loose skin and fatty tissue are removed. The success of every outcome with cosmetic and plastic surgery is largely based on the experience and training of the surgeon. Dr. Kole prides himself on his Board Certification, experience and understanding his patients. It is common after a tummy tuck to have some numbness and tingling as you are healing. It is reported that tummy tuck surgery does cause the most discomfort of all procedures. Staying ahead of the pain with the medication regimen is a tremendous help. Once healing and recovery is over, tummy tuck patients share they would do it all over again, based on the benefits of the outcome.
You should expect during your healing:
- A tightened and compressed feeling in the abdominal muscles, as Dr. Kole repaired and brought them back together
- A numbness, tingling and possible burning sensation on the abdominal skin, as different nerves involved in surgery are now regenerating, this is not an emergency
- A full feeling sooner than usual once you start to eat normal meals once again
- A need to move around regularly with the help of another in order to keep your circulation going
- A strong discomfort with stretching and the need to listen to your body
- A tailored plan for your return to activities based on post-op visits with Dr. Kole and the progress of your healing
- A strong recommendation to keep your healing scars out of direct sunlight and always wear a sunscreen with a 30-SPF
Please contact The Kole Plastic Surgery Center Center at 215-315-7655 to schedule your complimentary consultation with Kole Plastic Surgery. Our Office and Private Licensed Ambulatory Surgical Center is conveniently located at: [primary_address] Southampton, PA, [primary_state] [primary_postal]
