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Tummy Tuck Rotemberg Plastic Surgery Dr. Silvia Rotemberg

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a body contouring treatment that removes excess abdominal skin and fat for a smoother, slimmer-looking midsection. We can also tighten the underlying core muscles. Even if you maintain a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly, you may be experiencing excess skin and/or weak abdominal muscles that affect your quality of life. Removing excess skin and tightening muscles with a tummy tuck can balance your proportions and improve your self-confidence for lasting results.

At Rotemberg Plastic Surgery, we personalize each procedure for your unique needs and discuss your aesthetic goals beforehand to ensure optimal results. Dr. Silvia Rotemberg is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She has helped many patients achieve natural-looking results with life-changing body procedures like the tummy tuck.

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About Tummy Tucks

Genetics, pregnancy, weight loss, and aging can all affect the abdomen’s appearance. As you age, collagen and elastin–proteins that help your skin maintain its structure–decline, leading to droopy pockets of skin that affect your proportions. If droopy skin pockets affect your self-esteem, a tummy tuck is an effective treatment for rebalancing your body proportions and reclaiming your self-confidence. In 2023, specialists performed more than 170,100 tummy tucks to help patients enhance their appearance. (1)

Removing droopy skin is not just cosmetic–the procedure can help you find relief from rashes and uncomfortable chafing. We can perform several different types of tummy tucks depending on your aesthetic goals:

  • High-tension tummy tuck: A high-tension tummy tuck, also known as a high-lateral tension tuck, tightens the stomach both vertically and horizontally, helping you achieve an hourglass figure.
  • Male tummy tuck: For male patients, Dr. Rotemberg can perform a high-tension tummy tuck without creating the appearance of a cinched waist or “corset” look. She will tighten the sides of the abdomen to redefine your figure based on your aesthetic goals.
  • Mini tummy tuck: Dr. Rotemberg can remove a smaller amount of excess skin with a shorter incision for natural-looking results and minimal downtime.
  • Traditional tummy tuck: A traditional tummy tuck removes a significant amount of excess skin from the abdomen and often incorporates muscle repair.
  • Fleur de lis tummy tuck: If you have lost a significant amount of droopy skin, Dr. Rotemberg can remove it with a horizontal and vertical incision.

During a tummy tuck, Dr. Rotemberg can also repair the underlying abdominal muscles if they are stretched from excess fat–a condition called diastasis recti. During the procedure, she can remove excess tissue and tighten the abdominal muscles to improve your core strength.

Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

Many patients choose to receive a tummy tuck in combination with liposuction. During a liposuction procedure, Dr. Rotemberg will administer tumescent fluid to the treatment area–a combination of lidocaine, saline, and epinephrine that causes the fat cells to swell for easier removal. She will remove the excess fat with a cannula, which uses gentle suction while preserving the surrounding tissue for beautiful, natural-looking results. Some patients also choose to receive breast augmentation or a mommy makeover for more comprehensive results.

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Benefits

There are several benefits to a tummy tuck, including:

  • Discreet incisions: Dr. Rotemberg makes incisions that are easy to conceal with clothing, undergarments, and bathing suits for a natural-looking appearance.
  • Improved mobility: Many patients find that participating in exercise is easier without loose excess abdominal skin.
  • Increased self-esteem: Removing excess skin can widen your clothing options, and a slimmer, smoother abdomen can help restore your confidence in your appearance. (3)
  • Customizable procedure: We can personalize your treatment to include muscle repair.
  • Balanced body proportions: Removing excess skin can balance your proportions for a more slender midsection.
  • Reduced skin irritation: Removing excess skin can reduce the occurrence of uncomfortable rashes and chafing to improve your quality of life.
  • Smoother skin: After the procedure, you can enjoy smoother abdominal skin and a firmer, more athletic-looking appearance.
  • Natural-looking results: We can strategically tighten the skin for lasting, natural-looking results.

Candidates

Suitable candidates for a tummy tuck would like to remove excess abdominal skin with minimal downtime. This procedure is meant for those who can maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. You are likely a good candidate for the procedure if you want to remove excess skin for a slimmer waistline. Candidates are generally in good overall health and can maintain a stable weight. However, you must have realistic expectations about what is achievable. If you are planning to become pregnant, you should wait to undergo a tummy tuck, since pregnancy can affect your results.

Personal Consultation

Dr. Rotemberg will ask about your aesthetic goals, medical history, and medications during your consultation. She can provide photos of tummy tuck patients with a body type similar to yours as examples of the results she can help you accomplish. She will perform a physical examination to determine the most effective treatment plan. She will also provide specific instructions to help you prepare.

Preparation & Procedure

To prepare for your treatment, you will need to refrain from smoking and arrange for time off work, as well as coordinate for someone to drive you home. You will also need to fill prescriptions ahead of time and stop taking medications and/or supplements that thin the blood. In the weeks following your procedure, we recommend eating healthy meals and taking good care of your body for optimal results. Staying hydrated and getting adequate rest (7-8 hours of sleep each night) will be important for supporting your body as it heals.

The tummy tuck procedure will depend on your treatment plan. Most tummy tucks take three to four hours. You will receive general anesthesia, and Dr. Rotemberg will mark your skin for surgery. She will remove excess tissue and, if applicable, tighten the abdominal muscles. Depending on your treatment plan, you may receive deep sutures that dissolve in the body. After adjusting, Dr. Rotemberg will place a dressing over the treatment area.

Recovery

Tummy Tuck Rotemberg Plastic Surgery Dr. Silvia Rotemberg

After your monitoring period, you can return home to rest. Your recovery will vary depending on your specific treatment plan, and Dr. Rotemberg will provide specific instructions to help you recover. Most patients can return to normal activities within two weeks. When you are not sleeping, you should stay seated in bed, on a chair, or on the sofa to relax the abdominal muscles. You can use a cold compress and/or prescribed medication to alleviate discomfort. Dr. Rotemberg will provide specific instructions about blood-thinning medicines and/or supplements. You will also need to temporarily stop drinking alcohol since alcohol can increase the risk of bruising. You must limit physical activity, avoid lifting heavy objects, and sleep on your back. You must have a follow-up appointment within one week to allow Dr. Rotemberg to monitor your progress.

Results

After a mini tummy tuck, you can enjoy smoother skin, balanced body proportions, and a more athletic midsection. Many patients feel that their self-confidence improves after the procedure and that they feel more comfortable wearing different types of clothing. If you take good care of your body, you can enjoy feeling more comfortable with your appearance for many years. To maintain your results, you will need to maintain a stable weight.

Body Lift

For a more comprehensive approach, some patients receive a body lift to address excess skin and fat in multiple areas. During a body lift, Dr. Rotemberg can address excess skin on the midsection and from the buttocks and thighs during a single procedure. The procedure is customizable, and Dr. Rotemberg can also combine a body lift with liposuction to remove excess fat and balance your proportions.

Cost of a Tummy Tuck in Miami

The cost of a mini tummy tuck will depend on your personalized treatment plan and whether or not you need additional procedures to achieve your goals. We can provide an all-inclusive quote during your consultation.

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References

  1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  2. Orr Shauly, Goel P, Gould DJ. Painless, Drainless Lipoabdominoplasty: A Retrospective Study of Pain Following Lipoabdominoplasty Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine and a Modified Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol. Aesthetic surgery journal. 2022;4. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac04
  3. Saariniemi KMM, Salmi AM, Peltoniemi HH, Helle MH, Charpentier P, Kuokkanen HOM. Abdominoplasty Improves Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Eating Disorder Symptoms: A Prospective Study. Plastic Surgery International. 2014;2014:197232. doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/197232