Tummy tuck surgery in Bucks County and the Philadelphia area discussed by Tummy tuck expert
If you are thinking about a surgery as technically demanding as extensive as a tummy tuck, I’m sure that you have a lot of questions that you need answers for. You will want to know what to expect regarding:
- Preoperative instructions
- Medicines, herbs and vitamins to avoid
- The surgery procedure itself
- Liposuction
- The belly button position, size and shape
- Incision position and scarring
- Pain management options
- Recovery time and restrictions
Preoperative instructions are discussed in great detail including specific instructions on how to prepare in advance of the surgery, also specific instruction sheets on which vitamins, NSAIDS, and medicines to stop before surgery.
The surgery procedure itself is then discussed with specific attention to minimizing the scar length, the position and tightening needed to optimize the muscular appearance. Liposuction is often used to accentuate the love handle area and shorten incision length.
As the extra redundant tissue is excised and the muscles are tightened, the umbilical area is repositioned, At this time a small scar is made around the bellybutton and it can be reshaped into several shapes including, hooded (the most popular), smile, heart or slit shaped.
The incisions position is then discussed. Dr. Kole prefers to keep the scar extremely low in the pubic area. This has advantages including that it is easily hidden in small underwear and the low scar helps the pubic are be flat as well as pulls upward on the groin are elevating the tissues of the upper thighs. The incision is closed in layers of absorbable sutures in layers and a final layer of absorbable suture that is woven in the skin to avoid hash marks.
Drains and a pain pump containing dilute local anesthetic are added to manage pain before the incision is ultimately closed. The pain pump will administer automatically and continuously for three to four days after surgery. This will keep you comfortable and lessen the need for prescription oral pain medicines. An abdominal binder is worn after surgery for two weeks or so to minimize swelling and decrease swelling.
You can find out if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck by calling Dr. Kole at the Kole Plastic Surgery Center Center at [primary_address] Southampton, PA, [primary_state] by calling 215-315-7655 today.
