Tummy Tuck in Scottsdale - Mesa Arizona

Procedure Description:
Removal of excess skin and fat from the abdominal wall and tightening the contour.

What To Expect:
Tummy tucks are designed to improve the overall shape of the abdomen. Excess fat and skin are removed and the underlying muscles are tightened resulting in a flat abdomen. This procedure is often combined with liposuction fo other areas. Extra skin and seperation of the lower abdominal muscled will not respond to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck will rejuvenate this area with excellent results.

Preprocedure:
Dr. Flint will meet with you to determine what your goals are. She will examine you and discuss the procedure at length. All of your questions will be answered. You will be allowed to review some of Dr. Flint's work via pre and post-operative photos. You will be provided with information regarding fees and given an opportunity to select a date for your surgery if you so desire.

Postprocedure:
The procedure takes between two and three hours depending on the size of the patient. A general anesthesia is given. The patient is kept over one night in the recovery care center and allowed to return home the morning following surgery. Discomfort is controlled with oral pain pills after the first night. Drainage tubes are in place for approximately five days and are removed in the office. You will be allowed to shower two days after the drainage tubes are removed.

No lifting is allowed for six weeks. Most people return to work after two weeks. Swelling may persist for four to eight weeks.

The results are generally very dramatic and satisfying.

For a tummy tuck in Scottsdale and in Mesa Arizona contact female board certified plastic surgeon Patti Flint, M.D.