Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills

Abdominoplasty helps to flatten and shape the abdomen and waist by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the abdominal wall muscles. By tightening the underlying muscles, Dr. Ghavami creates an "internal corset" effect that produces a beautifully balanced waist line and abdominal silhouette. The best candidates have pockets of fat or loose skin that haven't responded well to diet and exercise. The procedure can also be useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy. After the effects of pregnancy, a breast lift may also be needed and the combination is commonly known as a "mommy makeover."

Recovery time ranges from two weeks to a few months, depending on the extent of the tummy tuck and other factors. Most people typically go back to work in 2-3 weeks. With a balanced diet and regular exercise, results are long-lasting and extremely satisfying to patients.

Most often drains are needed to help remove the excess post-surgical fluid so it does not collect under the newly positioned skin. Dr. Ghavami uses specialized techniques that help surgical drains to come out much sooner than normally expected (3-5 days on average versus the usual 1-2 weeks). Abdominoplasty does leave a permanent scar stretching between the hips, although it is designed with care so that can be concealed in the undergarment or bikini line. Some patients qualify for a "mini-tummy" tuck combined with liposuction which reduces the length of the scar. Dr. Ghavami will determine if this is right for you.

We also encourage patients who intend to lose a lot of weight to wait before undergoing the procedure, since skin in the abdominal area typically loosens after substantial weight loss. Sometimes liposuction can be done first to help in this process as a first stage and the excess skin removal and muscle tightening can be removed at a second stage.

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