Dr. Thomas Kotoske answers questions about Tummy Tucks

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Different surgical procedures allow one to change the contour and shape of the breasts, abdomen, and other parts of the body. These body contouring procedures include liposculpture with micro tumescent liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation and others. The success of these procedures depends in great part on your age, general health, and the shape, size, and skin quality of the area to be treated. Often a combination of procedures will be used to alter one particular area. For example: micro tumescent liposuction and abdominoplasty will often be used together to re-contour the abdomen and waist area.

Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure to get rid of excess skin and fat in the tummy area (tummy tuck), and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. In patients who have had one or more pregnancies, or who have lost large amounts of weight, the skin and fat in the abdomen can become loose and flaccid. No amount of exercise will get rid of this hanging, loose skin. At the same time, because the muscles of the abdomen have been stretched, the intestines can push forward from the inside, creating an unsightly bulge of the abdomen.

Abdominoplasty can tighten these muscles to help create a flat, firm abdominal wall. At the same time, any excess loose, hanging skin and fat is removed. Frequently liposuction will be combined with abdominoplasty to remove unwanted fat from the hips and other areas. This is a popular operation in both women and men.

Mini Tummy Tuck
Mini Tummy Tuck is a procedure that is less invasive and usually is directed at removal of skin and fat from the lower abdomen without repositioning of the belly button and with or with out drain placement. Recovery is quicker because liposuction is utilized. Final results take 2 to 3 weeks, but a dramatic change is noted almost immediately.

About Dr. Kotoske
Dr. Kotoske’s current program, Body by Kotoske, can be seen on Sonoran Living, ABC-15 TV. He also has been a featured medical expert on CBS-5 TV performing the QuickLift; and NBC-12 TV demonstrating other treatment procedures. Dr. Kotoske is a national lecturer on topics in plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as an adjunct clinical professor at various medical schools. He has been recognized as “America’s Top Physician” by the Consumers’ Research Councils of America and named a “Top Doctor” by PHOENIX Magazine.

For further information on treatments for the face or body performed at the Cosmetic Surgery Institute or to view our actual patient’s pre and post op photos which have not been retouched visit bodybykotoske.com or call 623-516-2639.

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