Last month we discussed one of the main concerns of women who seek Mommy Makeovers at our plastic surgery office in Santa Rosa, California – Breast augmentation using either saline or silicone implants. On this occasion, I will overview the benefits of Sonoma County tummy tuck and liposuction for the post-pregnancy shape.
Procedures to Correct Excess “Flab”
As all women who have had children know, the abdomen stretches to make room for the baby. After delivery, not everything shrinks back into place and, despite vigorous workouts, women often find that they have either excess skin or excess fat in the lower abdomen. Sometimes there is enough elasticity left so that the Santa Rosa liposuction surgeon can achieve the patient’s goals through either tumescent liposuction or laser liposuction alone. Laser liposuction (Smartlipo™) and tumescent liposuction are performed on an outpatient basis in our Santa Rosa plastic surgery suite.
If the elasticity has been compromised, and if exercise and diet do not improve the shape of the abdomen, an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) can many times restore the abdomen to a more youthful shape and position. A Marin County abdominoplasty requires an incision in the lower abdomen to allow removal of the unwanted skin and fat. However, most women tell us they would rather have the firmer shape that an abdominoplasty gives them, even with a scar.
Combination Procedures
At the same time as a tummy tuck, one can also combine liposuction to balance the rest of the figure. In our Santa Rosa office we perform abdominoplasty procedures on an outpatient basis. We are careful during the operation to limit blood loss, and we ensure adequate pain control. Most Marin County abdominoplasty patients are able to return to work within 2 weeks of surgery unless they perform very physical activities as part of their job. Patients come to Sonoma County for tummy tucks and other plastic surgery from as far as Napa, Mendocino, Marin and Humboldt Counties. For our out-of-town patients, we have them spend one night in the area, and then they can return home.
Many times we are able to combine a tummy tuck or Santa Rosa liposuction with breast enhancement, thus reducing the time off from work to a single occasion. Our Santa Rosa wine country location allows for a relaxing environment in which out-of-town guests can recover. Having a relative or friend spend the first night after surgery is important for the patient’s ultimate recovery.
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