BURR VON MAUR, M.D., F.A.C.S, INC.

TEL: 949.364.9107

MISSION HOSPITAL REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY

27800 Medical Center Road, Suite #351
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Mission Viejo Tummy Tuck / Body Lift

Tummy Tuck

Women Get the Flat Abdomen They Want with a "Tummy Tuck"

Q. I used to have a really flat stomach when I was younger, but after several children I just can't get it back. Will liposuction remove the fat and sagging skin? Tell me what will give me a washboard-flat stomach and how much it will cost.

A. Liposuction surgery can be used to remove the fat deposit from the abdominal area, however, excess skin can not be removed with liposuction. Many women who have had children, such as yourself, require a "tummy tuck" rather than liposuction of the abdomen. "Tummy tuck" is, quite simply, popular slang for an abdominoplasty, which is the surgical procedure for removing excess wrinkled skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower portions of the abdomen.

An abdominoplasty certainly is not a substitute for weight reduction. The most common conditions for which an abdominoplasty is best suited are the stretched skin and the separation of underlying muscles that occurs after pregnancy and the loose skin which can accompany mild obesity in older patients.

In my experience, women are particularly pleased with their "tummy tucks" because they get what they had always dreamed of - a flat, taut abdomen.

Q. I have a "poochy" tummy that really bothers me, but I don't want a whole tummy tuck. Is there anything I can do?

A. Many patients we see are in your situation. For those like you who don't really have enough excess skin to justify a tummy tuck, yet at the same time have excess localized fat and enough excess skin to be of concern, we try to do the least amount which will accomplish the best result. You may be a candidate combining External Ultrasound with liposuction. The External Ultrasound in combination with the liposuction can help to smoothen and firm your tummy skin while the liposuction removes the excess fat.

Orange County Body Lift

Healthy diet and exercise do not always produce a well-toned body. This is especially true as aging, sun damage, pregnancy, significant fluctuations of weight, and genetic factors act as barriers in the quest for a beautifully fit body.

A body lift is performed to effectively remove loose, sagging skin and excess fat from the body, as well as correct irregular contours. The amount of time in surgery depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of body lift(s) procedure you undergo and the extent of your condition. Some insurance plans may cover this procedure.

Q. There is loose skin all over my body! I recently underwent weight loss surgery and work out every day. Is a body lift the best way to go?

A. A surgical body lift gives patients who have lost a large amount of weight a more desirable figure. This procedure is designed to improve the appearance of the arms, thighs, abdomen, and breasts. A firmer and more youthful-looking body is an attainable goal with the help of various body lift procedures; each designed specifically for areas of the body with poor tissue elasticity and hanging skin. Individuals considering this route should have:

Significant soft tissue looseness in a specific area or multiple places
A stable, healthy weight, which is reasonably proportionate to their height and body frame
Realistic goals and expectations
No medical conditions that could impair healing or increase risk associated with surgery

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