Tummy Tuck Philadelphia - Abdominoplasty

An effective way of eliminating the physical results of pregnancy, childbirth or dramatic weight loss, the Tummy Tuck procedure, also known as Abdominoplasty, has been developed by plastic surgeons and used by Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon Dr. Robert J. Mirabile to tighten weak or collapsed stomach muscles and excise loose, flabby, excess skin and fatty deposits around the waistline. The results are a tighter, smaller waistline and a more contoured mid-section, which can help clothes fit better and increase self-confidence.

Is it right for me?

As with any cosmetic enhancement surgery, you should first consider your motivations for surgery to be sure that you’re choosing surgery for yourself and not to fulfill someone else’s’ desires or expectations of you or your body. It is a very personal matter and any decision for surgery should come after careful consideration of all the facts and emotions involved.

The abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck may be a good option for you if you:

* Maintain good physical health and weight
* Don’t smoke
* Have realistic expectations
* Are frustrated by your attempts at weight loss and firming of your abdominal area with diet and exercise
* Have stretch marks from lack of elasticity

What to expect during your consultation

In order to create the best possible results from your Tummy Tuck surgery, it is important that your surgeon consult with you to discuss your desires and expectations, as well as how abdominoplasty surgery will impact your health, lifestyle and general well-being. It is a good idea to prepare by considering the following before your consultation:

* General medical history, including the results of laboratory work and past surgeries
* A detailed account of current prescription medications, supplements (vitamins or others) that you take
* Any use of tobacco or other drugs
* What are your motivations for surgery? What are your expectations?

At the consultation, your surgeon will also:

* Evaluate your current health
* Photographically document the abdominal area
* Based on the information gathered, your surgeon will discuss your surgical options and recommend a course of treatment
* Disclose the risk of common complications associated with abdominoplasty surgery and the use of anesthesia
* Cover what to do the day of surgery
* Cover post-operative care and recovery
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