Abdominoplasty is a common procedure. It is often performed to improve the abdominal contour as a result of previous pregnancies or previous weight gain or both. Patients typically request abdominoplasty to remove stretch marks that are present on the lower abdomen after childbirth or to improve the lower abdominal contour through the tightening of the lower abdominal muscles.
There are several areas where surgeons can improve or work on to maximize aesthetic outcomes. As my practice has changed over time, I find that one area where we can camouflage signs of previous surgery is the belly button or umbilicus. In an abdominoplasty procedure, the umbilicus often remains attached to the abdominal wall. The umbilicus is then delivered through…
Abdominoplasty is an operation that can effectively help to improve the contour of the abdomen. There is a significant amount of healing and patient compliance post-operatively that is required with abdominal binders and JP drains. Protein nutrition is important and patients are instructed to consume 80-100 grams of protein daily to facilitate healing.
There are several decisions that come into account when performing an abdominoplasty operation. One is the quality of the skin on the abdominal wall and how much skin can be removed. This will sometimes determine the location of the lower abdominal skin incision and also whether or not the previous belly button opening can be excised. With significant amount of…
Abdominoplasty is a common procedure for the spring and summer months. Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly requested by women to increase the contour of the lower abdomen that cannot be corrected with diet and exercise. The abdominoplasty procedure is typically a procedure with a high rate of satisfaction. One of the more common aspects of an abdominoplasty that patients appreciate is…
Body contouring procedures are common procedures. Patients often request body contouring procedures after weight loss or occasionally after previous abdominal surgeries that produce tethered scars. The tethered scars often adhere to the underlying fascia and create creases or bulges. These creases or bulges can create abnormalities to the abdominal wall. After body contouring procedures, an abdominal binder is worn for…
The post-bariatric body contouring surgery program continues to grow with more patients enrolling in post-bariatric body contouring procedures. We encourage all patients who desire to have post-bariatric body contouring procedures to bring their insurance cards with them during consultations. It is a great time to utilize health insurance plans to undergo lap band procedures. Typically after patients undergo their lap band…
Abdominoplasty or body contouring procedures are common following gastric bypass surgery such as roux-y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. After patients have lost weight and their weight has stabilized, they are candidates for body contouring procedures. The abdominoplasty helps to restore the contour to the abdominal wall that is traditionally lost following weight gain. Often, when patients lose weight, they…
There are an increasing number of patients who present to our Newport Beach office requesting to undergo a revision abdominoplasty. Typically patients notice that they may have an abdominal scar that is placed too high or asymmetric and would like this corrected. In addition, we are seeing more patients who would like to undergo plication of their lower abdominal muscles…
Mastopexy augmentation and abdominoplasty, when performed in combination, can be quite a powerful combination for improving the overall body aesthetic. Q:What is a Mastopexy Augmentation? A: Essentially a mastopexy procedure is when a breast lift and breast augmentation are performed simultaneously to improve the size, contour and elevation of the breast. Q: What is involved in a Mastopexy Procedure? A:…
