Your tummy tuck will be performed while you are under general anesthesia. There are several methods to consider when this surgery is performed by Dr. Umerah, which are based on your particular needs. For starters, the incision type is determined based on the amount of excess skin you have. If you have sagging and loose skin, it may require an extended tummy tuck.

A full or extended tummy tuck places the incision along your lower abdomen from hip to hip, just on top of the pubic region. Those who are concerned with minimal skin laxity may be better candidates for a less invasive technique. Regardless of the technique used, all abdominoplasty procedures at Ageless Aesthetics involve the removal of loose skin and liposuction.

After your tummy tuck surgery, you will be carefully examined and sent home wearing a compression garment to help control swelling. Walking upright will be challenging at first so you should rest for several days. Moving about becomes easier once your abdominal muscles adjust and your incision heals. You can generally resume a normal routine after about two weeks with exercise following after about six weeks unless otherwise cleared by Dr. Umerah. Your stomach will feel sore and tight, but you will feel normal once healed.

Many factors can lead to a sagging stomach that leaves behind hanging folds of skin. We know it can be annoying and frustrating, and often, surgery is generally the key to overcoming this. If you are embarrassed by the stretched-out skin in your abdomen, regardless of the severity, a tummy tuck by board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Emeka Umerah can allow you to get the look you want. Please contact Ageless Aesthetics in Warner Robins or Macon, GA to learn more.