Get Mini Tummy
Tuck Surgery
IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Tuck Surgery
IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
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Finally achieve a flat, smooth belly with a tummy tuck. Getting that perfect tummy can be a difficult accomplishment. Weight fluctuations, aging and pregnancy can leave the abdominal muscles weak, even separated, and cause the surrounding skin to become loose and sagging.
Often, proper healthy diets and regular exercise cannot provide a completely firm tummy, leaving many people frustrated and embarrassed by their bodies. And naturally occurring abdominal protrusions can create an unsightly bump that doesn't go away with dieting and exercise.
No one should struggle to find clothes that fit properly, but sagging skin around your tummy can make it difficult to wear your favorite jeans or make wearing dress slacks and fitted dresses a nightmare. And even fit people can become self-conscious when in a state of undress with a significant other.
At Nesmith Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Nesmith can help alleviate your anxiety about excess fat and skin around the abdomen with a tummy tuck, giving you a more youthful-looking, contoured body.
Plastic surgery personalized
for your desired results
for your desired results
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a type of plastic surgery designed to achieve a tighter and firmer abdominal profile. Although it is not a substitute for appropriate weight loss and exercise programs, a tummy tuck can improve the appearance of a protruding or sagging abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and restoring weakened or separated muscles.
Full Tummy Tuck
Mini Tummy Tuck
No-Drain Tuck
Dr. Nesmith and his staff are trained to ensure every patient receives the highest quality medical care with a personal touch. Our goal is to help patients achieve their ideal image and improve their self-confidence. If you are considering a mini tummy tuck in Gainesville, contact Nesmith Plastic Surgery Center to schedule a consultation with our surgeons.
Benefits of a Gainesville tummy tuck
In most cases, a tummy tuck results in a flatter, firmer abdominal contour that is proportionate with the patient’s weight. This procedure can correct some of the effects of aging, heredity, pregnancy, prior surgeries, or weight fluctuations to achieve a slimmer profile that can boost self-confidence. The best results are seen following proper aftercare of the healing tissue and with a long-term commitment to healthy weight control.
During an initial consultation, patients discuss their goals, concerns, and expectations with their plastic surgeons in Gainesville. The surgeon and the patient together decide which procedure is best based on factors like:
- Patients’ underlying anatomies
- Location and amount of extra skin
- Clothing preferences
- Any scar-related concerns
Ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck
As with any type of plastic surgery a patient’s decision to have a tummy tuck is personal and can stem from a variety of reasons. Ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck are physically healthy nonsmokers at or near their ideal body weight who have realistic expectations about what plastic surgery can achieve for them. Mini tummy tucks are popular among men and women alike. If any of the following describe your case, a tummy tuck is an option to consider:
- You feel that your belly “sticks out” even when you are in good shape.
- Diet and exercise have helped you lose weight, but your abdomen still protrudes and lacks tone.
- After significant weight loss, you now have loose excess skin hanging around your abdomen.
- Your abdominal muscles and skin are stretched and sagging after pregnancy.
Mini tummy tuck procedure
First, medication is administered in the form of general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. A mini tummy tuck requires a single horizontal incision made above the pubic mound, through which the surgeon removes excess skin and/or fat and tightens loose muscles to flatten the area.
In some cases, liposuction techniques may be used to sculpt the abdomen into the desired shape. At the end of the procedure, the surgeon pulls down the remaining skin and sutures the incisions.
Recovery and maintenance after surgery
Most mini tummy tucks can be performed as outpatient procedures, allowing you to go home on the day of the surgery. However, expect some soreness and discomfort for the first week or two. Gainesville plastic surgeons will give you instructions for post-op care tailored to the specifics of your case.
Generally, patients are required to spend the first few days at home resting, although some walking around the house is encouraged to maintain healthy circulation. Drains may be temporarily placed in the incisions to help remove any fluid.
Depending on how physically demanding your job is, you may be instructed to wait two weeks to a month before returning to it. Patients who undergo post-pregnancy tummy tuck surgery will need full-time help taking care of small children. Refrain from lifting and straining, for they could stretch the incision and possibly lead to swelling and bleeding.
Although the improvements made during a tummy tuck are meant to last, future pregnancies, weight gain, or aging can affect the results.
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Board-certified plastic surgeons
If you are unhappy with your breasts and considering plastic surgery, stop by our office in Gainesville, Florida.
We offer a variety of facial plastic surgery procedures so that you can be happy with the skin you’re in.
We perform body contouring procedures on men and women for a variety of aesthetic and health reasons.
If you prefer the non-surgical route, we have many options that can help you look young and feel more confident in your appearance.
Plastic surgery is not a gender-specific industry. At Nesmith Plastic Surgery Center, we often find that men have unique concerns.