Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck procedure in Abilene, TX targets excess skin to leave your stomach looking flatter and feeling firm! Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Bridge offers a variety of options to tighten your tummy and help restore your confidence.
We also offer Mommy Makeovers to mothers who desire more than just a flatter, firmer tummy. A Mommy Makeover can include a tummy tuck with liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lift.
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FAQs: Tummy Tuck
In Abilene, TX
A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles, eliminates excess fat, removes and tightens excess skin, and smooths wrinkles. To perform a full tummy tuck, an incision is made along the lower abdomen. If your extra skin and fat are only below the belly button, we offer a mini-abdominoplasty. This procedure involves a smaller incision and shorter recovery time.
During a tummy tuck procedure, an incision is made across the lower abdomen and around the belly button. Then, the excess skin and fat is removed while realigning the abdominal muscles that have been stretched from pregnancy or weight gain. The skin from the upper abdomen is pulled tight and closed along the incision across the lower abdomen. Scars can be concealed beneath underwear and bathing suit bottoms.
A compression garment is required for two to six weeks following surgery. Tummy tuck patients are usually able to resume light activity after two weeks, and are able to return to work in three to four weeks. Strenuous activity can usually be resumed after about six weeks. This will vary from patient to patient.
Typically, results are long-lasting. However, if a significant amount of weight is gained or lost following the procedure, patients may experience loose abdominal skin again.
To learn more about tummy tucks, or to see if you’re a candidate, call 325.670.5320 to schedule your consultation or complete our consultation request form today!