Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Do you remember looking down and seeing a flatter, firmer stomach? How long ago has it been? Even if you eat right and get plenty of exercise, you may not be able to achieve your ideal abdominal appearance. Thankfully, women and men in Boca Raton can choose tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) to recontour and slim the appearance of their stomachs.

A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens abdominal muscles and removes loose skin and excess fat. Many people can benefit from abdominoplasty. Boca Raton moms in particular often need tummy tucks to restore their pre-pregnancy figure – in many cases, once abdominal muscles stretch out to accommodate a growing baby, they do not retighten naturally and a surgical procedure is needed for lasting correction.

When you request a FREE consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Schuster, you can learn more about this popular cosmetic procedure. A warm, caring plastic surgeon, Dr. Schuster will consider your individual needs carefully and help you understand your options.

The Basics – Boca Raton Tummy Tucks

At Schuster Plastic Surgery, your procedure will be customized to meet your needs. Some people, particularly moms and people who have lost a great deal of weight, need a full tummy tuck to tighten abdominal muscles that have become stretched out and inelastic. Others may need a less invasive procedure to contour smaller areas of excess skin and fat. People from all walks of life have chosen abdominoplasty in Boca Raton.

Tummy tucks can be combined with other cosmetic surgery procedures. In fact, abdominoplasty is a popular part of many mommy makeovers to help moms get their body back on track. Mommy makeovers often combine such surgeries as tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, and breast augmentation in Boca Raton to achieve comprehensive improvement.

Your Procedure, Your New Look

Tummy tucks can take between 2 to 5 hours to perform depending on the extent of improvement needed. Patients may need a full abdominoplasty or partial abdominoplasty in Boca Raton to achieve their ideal look.

• During a full abdominoplasty, Dr. Schuster makes an incision that extends from hip to hip, along with another incision to reposition the belly button. Through the main incision, he can pull the abdominal muscles tight and remove excess skin and fat tissue.
• A partial tummy tuck requires a smaller incision and leaves the belly button in place. Dr. Schuster's focus is on removing excess skin and fat tissue. It is an ideal procedure for women and men who have fairly tight stomach muscles but would like to remove smaller rolls of skin and fat.

During your consultation, Dr. Schuster will briefly examine your areas of concern and help you decide on the cosmetic treatment that will help you achieve satisfying results. After recovery is complete, most of Dr. Schuster's South Florida plastic surgery patients feel more comfortable in clothing and bathing suits and more confident about their look.

Dr. Schuster Answers Your Questions

Even if you feel a bit self-conscious when you first come in, you'll probably find your consultation to be comfortable and rewarding. I'll take time to get to know you and learn about your lifestyle, and I'll make sure every one of your questions gets answered. Here are a few common questions I get about abdominoplasty in Boca Raton.

How do I know if I need a tummy tuck or liposuction?

Many women and men come in for a consultation concerned about a flabby stomach appearance, but don't know quite what's needed to improve their look. The best way to determine if you need abdominoplasty or liposuction in Boca Raton is to come in for a consultation where I can recommend the procedure that is right for you based on a personal examination.

Does abdominoplasty leave a scar?

Practically all surgical procedures will leave some degree of scarring. Dr. Schuster uses proven plastic surgery methods to minimize the appearance of scars and, whenever possible during the Boca Raton tummy tucks he performs, makes incisions where they will be easily concealed, such as beneath underwear or a swimsuit bottom.

What if I want to improve the appearance of my stomach and my breasts?

After pregnancy or significant weight loss, many women are unhappy with both the appearance of their abdominal area and their breasts. Through a procedure that combines a tummy tuck and breast augmentation in Boca Raton, I am able to provide patients with a comprehensive makeover that helps them achieve their cosmetic goals.

Looking forward to finding out more? Just request a FREE appointment with Dr. Schuster online, or give us a call at (561) 912-9191. At Schuster Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, we serve patients from Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Boynton Beach and other South Florida communities.