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In our gallery of tummy tuck before and after photos, you’ll see thousands of real patients who’ve undergone this type of body-contouring surgery. Here’s what to look for in tummy tuck before and afters, according to plastic surgeons.
Feb 1, 2024 · Tummy tuck surgery is an outpatient procedure that improves abdominal contours by removing excess skin and fat, while tightening the underlying muscles. Plastic surgeons take many approaches to tummy tuck surgery, and “one procedure does not fit all,” says Dr. Laurie Casas, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago.
- ProsA tummy tuck trims the waistline and creates a smoother, firmer, well-contoured abdominal profile. You’ll look better and feel more confident i...
- The price you pay will depend on the complexity of your procedure, the experience level of your surgeon, their practice location, and any additiona...
- As you're choosing your plastic surgeon, look for tummy tuck before and after pictures that show a well-contoured abdomen, a natural-looking belly...
- Yes, over 7,500 patients who’ve reviewed their tummy tuck surgery results on RealSelf say that it was “Worth It.” Despite the high price tag and le...
- Optimal tummy tuck candidates are in good health and at a stable weight (dramatic weight fluctuations can affect your result), with excess abdomina...
- Begin by making arrangements to have someone to help out for the first week after surgery. “The most important thing to have at your immediate disp...
- Depending on the complexity of the procedure, a tummy tuck takes between 90 minutes and five hours. It’s usually performed under general anesthesia...
- You won’t feel any pain during tummy tuck surgery, thanks to the anesthesia. Tummy tuck recovery, on the other hand, can be highly uncomfortable, w...
- Plan on needing at least two weeks of downtime before you go back to work, and up to six weeks of total recovery time before you’ll be healthy enou...
She underwent abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction of her flanks with tightening of abdominal muscles and augmentation of her breasts with saline implants. The right breast was lifted via a circumareolar incision.
- Introduction
- Why Do Patients Take “Before and After" Images of Their Plastic Surgery?
- What to Look at in Tummy Tuck “Before and After" Images
- Bottom Line
Many online platforms offer feedback and reviews of the patients, but most of them are on side of the extreme. Online reviews and comments often make it harder for prospective patients to decide whether or not cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat is a good idea. This is when individuals considering undergoing weight loss or tummy tuck surgery need...
It is worth mentioning that body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or breast augmentation are significant surgeries with dramatic results. A professional plastic surgeon always takes “before and after” plastics surgery photos to document results. The pictures serve as an effective and helpful visual aid to address the concer...
Reject Enhanced Photos
This may be obvious to many, but it was not to me. We see many before and after photos which appear that the patient is simply flexing in the after photo. You can try it yourself in the mirror. In the first photo let your stomach hang out and in the second photo suck it in. Amazingly you have much better profile! In many many tummy tuck before and afters, surgeons will often hide the scars. This is one of the most critical things to look at when choosing a plastic surgeon. Check to ensure the...
Begin with the Photos of Patients Who Look Like You
Put simply, you need to find a photo of a patient who has the same physical features as you do. Closely examine their body and breast shape to understand the “changes” and “realistic results.”If you want breast enhancement surgery, compare everything from height, breast and shoulder span to nipple positioning to determine the size of the implant that is best for you. In short, note all the “after”photos that seem most appealing to you and find out why. Discussing this with your surgeon will h...
Scars
In tummy tuck surgery, scars are unavoidable. For a full tummy tuck, the scar will extend from hip to hip. Most plastic surgeons, create the scar higher on the hips and lower around the pubic mound (see picture below). This is to be easily hidden by underwear or a bikini. Some surgeons do a straight across scar. On the actual scar you want it to look even across the scar. If there are wider sections of scarring or irregularities this indicates there were issues with healing or infection. This...
Overall, before and after photos on tummy tuck are very helpful to ensure that you know clearly what the procedures performed can do for you. This is critical to choosing your plastic surgeon!
View before and after tummy tuck photos from real Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery patients. All patients have authorized their image use.
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Abdominoplasty Helps Restore a Young Figure. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from middle and lower abdomen areas, while tightening muscles of the abdominal wall. The goal is to dramatically reduce a protruding abdomen, or big belly.
