Abdominoplasty Surgery on Cape Cod
In terms of body contouring treatments, there are few less famous plastic surgery treatments than an abdominoplasty. Frequently referred to as a “tummy tuck,” an abdominoplasty is a surgical treatment that involves the removal of fat, excess skin, and restructuring of the abdominal wall. Both Dr. Seth Jones & Dr. Michael Loffredo are experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who have performed countless abdominoplasties. In fact, Dr. Jones has co-authored an article for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal on how abdominoplasty can be effectively combined with liposuction to deliver greater results. Contact our team to discuss body contouring consultations, or continue reading to learn more about this procedure.
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How Does Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgery Work?
The Consultation: Our surgeons meet with all of our patients to discuss their goals and make recommendations based on our expertise. For example, some patients may be better fits for other body contouring procedures like liposuction, or even less invasive treatments like BodyTite.
The Procedure: Abdominoplasty treatments involve the removal of excess skin and body fat. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. During the procedure, incisions are made, and the excess fat and skin are removed. Additionally, the abdominal muscles are tightened.
The Recovery: Results and recovery can differ from patient to patient. Typically, initial recovery can take several weeks, with full recovery taking months. Patients will need to wear a compression garment to provide support and prevent excess swelling. Our team schedules follow-up appointments and provides consistent support and instructions throughout your surgical journey with us.
Combining Liposuction with Abdominoplasty
As we mentioned earlier, Dr. Jones and Dr. Loffredo often recommend a combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty in order to help patients get even more dramatic results. While abdominoplasty can remove excess fat and skin, liposuction only removes fat from specific target areas around the body. Together liposuction and abdominoplasty can help patients who are looking for profound body contouring results. For example, these treatments are often included in mommy makeover procedures. Our mommy makeover treatments are customized plans that help women address multiple problem areas all at once after child birth.
