A tummy tuck is a powerful procedure designed to smooth and flatten the abdomen by comprehensively treating the abdominal skin, fat, and musculature. Over time, it’s not uncommon for individuals to develop a drooping or hanging abdomen due to increased tissue laxity.
This loss in firmness and elasticity may result from any combination of genetic predisposition, massive weight loss, pregnancy, and the natural effects of aging. Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu utilize advanced techniques during the tummy tuck procedure to reshape the abdomen and restore a more youthful abdominal contour.
What Is A Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, or “abdominoplasty,” is a body contouring surgery that can help patients attain a flatter and tighter look in the abdomen. This is achieved by removing and redraping excess skin, extracting excess fat, and repairing stretched abdominal muscles if necessary. Depending on your needs, Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu can often perform a less invasive version of abdominoplasty—referred to as a “mini tummy tuck”—for patients whose aesthetic concerns are less extensive. Ultimately, our plastic surgeon can help you formulate the most optimal treatment plan to achieve your desired physique.
What Is Recovery From A Tummy Tuck Like?
After a tummy tuck, bruising and swelling will be prevalent but should resolve naturally as your body continues to heal. Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu encourage light ambulation and walking around as soon as you feel up to it to prevent the formation of blood clots. Most patients require one to two weeks of downtime before they can fully resume their normal routine. Heavy lifting and strenuous activities should be avoided for at least three to four weeks, or until cleared by your plastic surgeon.
Close adherence to the aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu can help facilitate the fastest, smoothest, and most optimal recovery possible.Our skilled plastic surgeons and medical team can personalize your tummy tuck to address the aesthetic concerns that dieting and exercise cannot. Please don’t hesitate to contact SVIA at our practices in Sacramento, Los Gatos, or San Mateo to speak to a friendly member of our team, or if you’re ready to schedule a consultation.
You Deserve the Ultimate RNR®
After a tummy tuck, we make every effort to ensure you’re up and moving around almost immediately after your surgery. At the Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics in Sacramento, we’ve pioneered an approach that eliminates narcotics pain medications thanks to our signature RNR® Procedures. When paired with our Drainless Tummy Tuck method, you get the RNR® you deserve, and recovery will be a breeze.
A drainless tummy tuck uses a specific layered suturing technique to eliminate the need for post-surgical drains. You won’t need to measure fluid output or empty a drain, reducing the time spent recovering before returning to your regular activities.
We’ll use traditional anesthesia with an epidural injection and sedation during an RNR® Tummy Tuck procedure. You’ll be breathing independently but won’t feel any pain due to a long-acting local injection that keeps you comfortable.
Additionally, as we prepare for your operation, we’ll use a specially formulated cocktail of medications to optimize pain control and avoid severe nausea once your tummy tuck is complete.
If you’d like to learn more about the various RNR® Procedures we offer, simply reach out and set up your consultation with a member of our Sacramento team today.
