Tummy Tuck Miami

A Tummy Tuck is suitable for patients looking to improve the appearance of their abdomen, specifically individuals:

• In good health emotionally and physically
• Who have lost their abdominal elasticity and have excess skin or flab, and do not see improvement with diet and exercise
• Who feel unattractive or are unhappy with the appearance of their stomach
• Whose stomach region has been affected by pregnancy or fluctuating weight loss
• With low self confidence due to their stomach contour

In addition, good candidates for Abdominoplasty should be within 25 lbs. of their ideal weight, hold realistic expectations concerning their results, and be non-smokers.

Both women and men can benefit from a Tummy Tuck since both can suffer from loose skin and excess fat in the abdominal area.

• A flat abdomen, the tightening of loose skin and abdominal contouring
• A boost in confidence and satisfaction with your new appearance
• Abdominal tone that cannot be achieved through diet and exercise due to weakened abdominal muscles after pregnancy
• Better posture as poor posture can be linked to weak abdominal muscles
• The reduction of Stress Urinary Incontinence, which is the problem of uncontrollable leakage caused by exercising, sneezing, coughing and laughing
• The correction of a Ventral Hernia, which happens when the intestine or abdominal tissue breaks through the abdominal muscles forming a pocket or sack

• Quit smoking and any nicotine related products
• Keep a balanced diet of good nutrition and proper exercise; do not overeat, diet excessively or consume alcohol
• Take care of your skin appropriately with moisturizer and sunscreen
• Schedule the necessary time off work
• Make arrangements for household duties and childcare
• Arrange for pet care
• Purchase foods that help alleviate nausea such as toast or crackers
• Prepare to stay in a room that is close to a bathroom
• Secure transportation for your surgery and post op appointments
• Secure assistance from someone for your first few days after surgery
• Place items you’ll need at hip height since you will be limited in your lifting and reach
• Soft lighting is recommended since medication can be make you disoriented
• Have all your post surgery items ready
• Prepare extra bedding, and loose and comfortable clothing
• Gather your entertainment needs such as books, laptop, music, movies, etc.
• Take care of all your pre-op tests, procedures and clearances
• Purchase your prescriptions and dressings, and stop taking any medications as instructed by your doctor
• Wash your hair the night before surgery as it may be a while before your are able to do so after surgery
• Do not drink or eat after midnight the day before surgery
• Arrive on time for surgery
• Stay in constant contact with your doctor

There are certain instructions you will need to follow to prepare for a Tummy Tuck. If you’re a smoker, you should not smoke for 6 weeks prior to the operation. Smoking increases your chances of complications. Take only the medications your doctor has instructed you to take and avoid Motrin or Aspirin. Maintain a balanced diet to assist the healing process. Eat fiber to avoid constipation and sufficient protein. Avoid crash diets as rapid weight loss can lead to a lower immune system, increasing the risk of infection.

Recovery for a Tummy Tuck varies with each patient, depending on health, age and elasticity of skin among other factors. Remember to prepare with the appropriate care and time off work.

It is crucial to follow your doctor’s orders for a safe recovery. During the first days of surgery, it is recommend to take short walks to stimulate circulation although you might not be able to stand upright, and avoid sitting for lengthy periods of time. Certain activities should be avoided altogether to reduce the chances of bleeding and swelling, such as lifting, bending and straining. For the first six weeks, avoid any strenuous activity. In addition, you should have specific instructions from your surgeon on how you should lay down. Medication will be prescribed by your surgeon to help alleviate any pain and discomfort.

You may experience a tugging sensation in your abdominal region, as well as bruising and numbness. Your compression garments will help to reduce the swelling, tighten the muscle and prevent scarring. Swelling should subside within 3 to 6 months. Your drains will help prevent the build-up of fluid.

As time passes, your scars should heal and fade, sometimes darkening or turning pink before lightening. Scars should mature within a year; however, some incision scars may be permanent.

Occasionally, patients may experience mood swings after being operated including depression and hyperactivity.

The road to recovery is not an easy one. It can take time to feel normal again. However, listening to your doctor will facilitate your recovery.

While there are risks associated with a tummy tuck, the end result can be amazing. Generally, patients feel extremely happy with their new appearance. And to maintain their look, patients should follow a healthy diet and exercise.

While Tummy Tuck surgery is a frequently performed procedure due to its high satisfaction rate, there are still risks, complications and side effects to be considered as with any surgery. In the first couple of days after surgery, you may experience bruising, tiredness, swelling and/or pain, for which your doctor can prescribe pain medication if needed. Bad reactions or side effects including bleeding and infection are also a possibility due to anesthesia and poor healing. Other common occurrences include soreness which can last weeks or months in some cases, and numbness which can last well up to a year. The possibility of tissue loss along the incision can occur on the more extensive Tummy Tuck procedures. Hematomas may result in patients who have diabetes or smoke. Hematomas is the build-up of fluid underneath the skin once the drains have been removed. The fluid must then be removed with a needle and within a month the drainage should stop. For patients who smoke or suffer from heart problems, lung or liver disease, poor circulation or diabetes, the associated risks and complications are greater. These include: scarring, skin color changes or skin loss, bleeding, accumulation of fluid, long-term swelling, infection, numbness, an adverse reaction to the anesthesia, wound separation, fat necrosis, and blood clots.

In order to minimize the possibility of complications during your Tummy Tuck surgery, you must follow your surgeon’s instructions carefully.

• You do not want abdominal scars since a Tummy Tuck requires an incision along the abdomen
• You are not at your ideal weight and plan on losing weight, since you may have additional loose skin after the weight loss
• You plan on having more children as this reverses the procedure – a tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and pregnancy can detach them
• You smoke or have recently been exposed to second-hand smoke as it decreases blood flow to the body tissue and can result in increased scarring, skin loss, infection, prolonged wound healing and other complications.

The national average price of a Tummy Tuck Miami can range from $4,000.00 – $10,000.00. Make sure to research your physician and select one that is Board Certified. Learn about our financing options.