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ENHANCE YOUR APPEARANCE be discussed at length during the initial
WITH A TUMMY TUCK consultation,” Iyer says. Liposuction and
tummy tucks treat different body problems.
Aflat, well-toned abdomen is repositions muscles and skin while If the issue is simply extra fat, liposuction
something many of us strive for removing fat. The scar is completely is generally the best option. However,
through exercise and weight control. Yet hidden by the patient’s underwear. if there is loose skin and muscle wall
despite diet and exercise, such goals weakness — not unusual in women who
sometimes are not achieved. Weight MINI TUMMY TUCK have given birth — a tummy tuck may be
changes, aging, pregnancy and prior surgery This procedure is ideal for patients preferable. Liposuction cannot eliminate
often cause multiple wrinkling or folds that who have only a small to moderate stretch marks or cellulite and may even
develop in the stomach area. amount of excess abdominal skin that’s make them more pronounced depending
located mostly below the belly button. A on how toned the body is. Liposuction,
Tummy tuck surgery, medically smaller, Cesarean section-type incision is however, “is still considered the best
referred to as abdominoplasty, is a made, which allows for a less noticeable surgery for fat removal,” Iyer says.
procedure designed to restore the scar. The belly button is left in place
shape and contour of the abdomen to a without alteration, and the muscles below RECOVERY FROM LIPOSUCTION
firmer, more youthful appearance and is the belly button can be tightened. It is After liposuction surgery, you can return
suitable for both men and women. important to note that excess skin or
loose muscles that extend above the belly home the same day. Bruising, swelling and
FULL TUMMY TUCK / ABDOMINOPLASTY button typically cannot be addressed with tenderness in the treated area is normal. The
The most commonly performed tummy this technique. patient will wear special, tight garments to
keep the skin compressed after the procedure.
tuck procedure is a full abdominoplasty, EXTENDED TUMMY TUCK
says Dr. Manny Iyer of Iyer Plastic Surgery CIRCUMFERENTIAL TUMMY TUCK /
in Bethlehem. The procedure addresses Some patients will have significantly LOWER BODY LIFT
the midsection above and below the belly “Also known as a lower body lift, this
button. The tummy tuck is an outpatient more excess skin, particularly around procedure is more commonly performed
procedure and is performed under general on patients who have experienced dramatic
anesthesia by a board-certified plastic the waist, than can be addressed weight loss and have excess skin all the way
surgeon. It reduces excess skin, tightens around the waist, as well as on the thighs
underlying muscles, removes fatty tissue by a full tummy tuck procedure. In and buttocks,” Iyer says. An incision is
and helps minimize the appearance of created that spans the entire circumference
stretch marks. this instance, Iyer says, the plastic of the abdomen. This allows the doctor
“An incision is carried out to tighten and elevate the skin above
immediately above the pubic area surgeon will recommend an extended and below the incision line. “In addition
extending laterally toward the hip. to achieving a flatter, firmer midsection,
Through this lower abdominal incision abdominoplasty. A long incision will this surgery can enhance the shape and
the skin and fatty tissue may be lifted appearance of the hips, thighs and buttocks
to the rib cage,” Iyer says. After the be utilized in this technique, allowing in one procedure,” he says. This procedure
proper amount of skin and fat has been typically requires an overnight stay in a
18 | INDULGE • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016 removed, a new navel is created. The skin the doctor to contour the upper hip hospital or surgery center.
is then stretched and any excess skin and
fatty tissue is removed. The procedure and sides of the body as well as the TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY
generally strengthens the stomach Bruising, swelling and tenderness in the
muscle, because an abdominoplasty midsection. “The purpose of the longer
treated area are normal. The patient can
incision is to help ensure the skin can be resume regular activity in about two weeks;
heavy lifting can be performed after about
re-draped and closed without bunching six weeks.
or folding at the sutures,” Iyer says. Dr. Manny Iyer is a
board certified plastic
LIPOSUCTION surgeon at Iyer Plastic
Surgery in Bethlehem.
A combination of liposuction surgery
and a tummy tuck has given certain
patients excellent results. “Whether
this is applicable for the patient will
