Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

There's a variety of tummy tucks performed by Manhattan, New York Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS.  Each one is designed to treat a specific set of patient's needs. In consultation with the NYC plastic surgeon the type of tummy tuck procedure will be made based on your anatomic features and desired outcome. While all tummy tucks have in common that they tighten the abdominal skin, there are two key differences between the various procedures. The incision lengths vary depending on the amount of skin to be excised, and the abdominal muscles may be tightened if they have excess laxity.

The length of the incision is determined by the amount of loose skin that is to be removed. The incision lengths vary from as short as six inches (Mini Tummy Tuck) to as long as the entire circumference of the waist (Body Lift). The most common incision length runs from hip to hip concealed beneath the bikini line (Full or Traditional Tummy Tuck).

In addition to removing loose skin, localized fat deposits can also be removed during your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with the NYC Plastic Surgeon. It is recommended, however, that you be as close as possible to your goal weight before having the procedure. If your concerns extend beyond the tummy, The Manhattan, New York Plastic Surgeon can safely combine liposuction with tummy tucks for more dramatic results.

Who would benefit from a tummy tuck performed by Manhattan, New York Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS?
Patients with stretched abdominal skin and excess fat. Many of the NYC Plastic Surgeon's patients state that they tried exercising and dieting with no improvement in the appearance of the abdomen.
Patients who after losing weight have a significant amount of loose skin that does not shrink.
Women after pregnancy with excess fat in the abdominal area and stretched / protruding abdomen which does not improve with exercises.
Patients with stretch marks in the lower abdomen with loose skin.

The Tummy Tuck plastic surgery procedure is done on an outpatient basis at the Plastic Surgeon's fully accredited surgical suite on Park Avenue South, in NYC; and usually takes from one to two hours. Recovery to most activity is about a week. Strenuous abdominal exercise is usually resumed in 3-4 weeks.

If you have any questions about abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or any other plastic surgery procedures , or would like a complimentary tummy tuck consultation with the Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, please feel free to contact the Plastic Surgeon at his Manhattan or Westchester, New York office.