Male Abdominoplasty Reading
In Berks County and everywhere else, a flat stomach is important to a physically fit appearance. However, a healthy diet and regular abdominal workouts sometimes can do little to eliminate accumulations of excess fat and loose, sagging skin in the abdominal area. If you are bothered by these appearance problems, abdominoplasty may be a good choice for you.
Abdominoplasty is designed to firm and smooth the abdomen. This cosmetic procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and may also tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The result is a flatter, tighter abdominal profile.
You may be a good candidate for abdominoplasty if you have one or more of the following conditions:
- Excess or loose, sagging abdominal skin
- An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of the body
- Abdominal muscles that have been weakened by pregnancy or aging
- Excess fat that is concentrated beneath the abdominal skin
Before you decide to go ahead, and before Dr. Reedy can agree that you should, however, you need to understand (1) what will be done, (2) what you can expect during post-surgery recovery, and (3) the risks that come with this or any similar elective surgery.
Please contact Dr. Reedy’s Berks County office, at Berks Plastic Surgery, to see if you are a good candidate for abdominoplasty.
The Procedure
An abdominoplasty is an individualized procedure in which your goals are realistically determined and discussed with your surgeon. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. An abdominoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as liposuction, so that the hips can be shaped to match the smaller tummy.
You should plan on the surgery taking several hours or more, depending on the work you are having performed-full abdominoplasty, or partial abdominoplasty for patients who only need to reduce the lower belly. The surgeon will create an incision that runs along the lower waist line and then will remove excess fat and skin. The abdominal muscles will then be tightened and set into place. Full differs from partial in the extent of work done. Generally, the partial procedure does not require the navel to be separated from tissue below it, while the full procedure does. The full procedure reduces the size of the abdomen to a greater extent. The recovery period for the partial procedure is normally shorter and results in a smaller scar. It is important to note that Dr. Reedy work with a board-certified anesthesiologist-a doctor of medicine.
Recovery
Some pain and swelling may occur during the first few days after the procedure. Recovery typically takes several weeks. You will be fully advised about exercise, which can help speed the process.
Risks and Complications
There are risks and possible complications associated with any surgery. Dr. Reedy will discuss with you thoroughly the risks of an abdominoplasty, so you can make an informed decision on whether a tummy tuck is right for you. While very unusual, abdominoplasty complications can include a bleeding episode, infection, loss of skin sensation, skin contour irregularities, wrinkling of the skin, excessive scarring, and other undesirable results.
Dr. Reedy takes great care to evaluate each patient individually. They will advise you of your own unique risk profile, and enable you to compare it with that of abdominoplasty candidates in general, before it’s determined whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Reedy can help you achieve your goals. They specialize in procedures relating to cosmetic surgery, including procedures such as facelift, breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction and tummy tuck. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about abdominoplasty, please contact us today.
