Category: Tummy Tuck
If you’re wondering how long you’ll be sidelined after having Omaha plastic surgeon Dr. Ayoub perform abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, on you, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to discuss all things exercise after getting sagging and drooping skin excised – and potentially even separated abdominal muscles stitched back together – after getting a tummy tuck.
Anytime you’re going to have a surgery, whether it’s medically necessitated or elective, it’s completely understandable to want to know what your recovery process will look like and how long your recovery will take. For Omaha patients seeking a full tummy tuck, that desire is no different.
Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, can provide Omaha men and women with amazing results by resculpting and reshaping their abdomens. But, the results aren’t guaranteed for life. Patients who are considering this plastic surgery should follow these 3 steps in order to achieve and maintain long-lasting results that they’ll love.
You may have never heard about it before, but plastic surgeons like Omaha’s Dr. Ayoub actually perform 5 different types of tummy tucks, or abdominoplasties. The names of the procedures are lower horizontal, high lateral tension, vertical, inverted T, and reverse abdominoplasty. What does each different tummy tuck procedure treat, and which one is right for you? Keep reading to learn more.
Many of the Omaha men and women that Dr. Ayoub consults with about abdominoplasty surgery are understandably curious about what the recovery process will be like. Don’t worry! Dr. Ayoub wants you to be as informed as possible at what the days, weeks, and month after surgery will look like. To help you be more educated, he’s prepared this list of 7 recovery tips after a tummy tuck.
Sometimes, no matter how much an Omaha man or woman exercises, he or she still has extra skin that hangs from his or her abdominal muscles. The reasons are varied. Some people have this excess skin because they recently lost a dramatic amount of weight and, despite their best exercise efforts, this skin just won’t “snap back” into place. Other times, local moms have this excess skin after having children. Some patients never had an issue with excess abdominal skin until they got older, and gravity started to take its toll.
Losing a large amount of weight is something to be celebrated! Not only have you mastered an incredible feat, but you’ve also taken great strides to get healthier and in better physical shape. But for some Omaha residents, simply seeing a drastic drop in the number on their scale doesn’t give them the satisfaction they were truly desiring. After all, losing a significant amount of weight can leave you with excess belly skin that sags or droops, or has a lot of stretch marks.
Among the many questions that Omaha men and women ask Dr. Ayoub when they come in for an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, consultation is one that tends to be the most common: “Will I need to have the surgery again in the future?”
When men and women in the Omaha area visit Dr. Ayoub to find out more regarding an abdominoplasty, one of the things they often ask is how they are supposed to sleep after their procedure. After all, one would assume that there are restrictions for avoiding the abdominal area after such a major surgery. And this is true! After you…
When people in Omaha visit Westfield Plastic Surgery Center to consult with Dr. Ayoub about having an abdominoplasty, they’re often concerned about what the recovery will be like. More specifically, they want to know if they will experience swelling in their abdomen after their tummy tuck. And that’s completely understandable. After all, people don’t necessarily want to leave the operating…
Every year hundreds of men and women in Omaha decide they are done dealing with the loose or sagging skin around their abdomen, so they visit with Dr. Ayoub to discuss their options for getting rid of it. Having served the area for over 20 years, Dr. Ayoub and his staff are known as one of the best practices to…
When men and women realize that their protruding abdomen doesn’t seem to respond to any specialty exercise or workout routine, they should definitely consider visiting Dr. Ayoub of Westfield Plastic Surgery Center for an abdominoplasty consultation. If you’re struggling with the appearance of your abdomen, particularly that bulge you see in the mirror, there could be several causes of it,…
For women in the Omaha area, fitting into the perfect pair of jeans or being confident in a swimsuit is important – not because they are vain, but because of the psychological benefits and self-esteem boost that comes with it. Unfortunately, many women struggle with finding confidence in their body image, particularly in their tummy area. If this sounds like…
Omaha patients that have lost a lot of weight or undergone multiple pregnancies often have loose, hanging skin on their abdomen. No matter how much our patients exercise and no matter how much they deny themselves their favorite foods, this unsightly, excess skin can’t be eliminated. But there’s hope. One of the absolute best solutions for this type of loose…
While many Omaha patients undergo a tummy tuck for cosmetic purposes – to remove stubborn excess skin and fat that won’t go away with regular diet and exercise – some patients elect to a get a tummy tuck for a medical condition. During a tummy tuck, abdominal muscle separation, or diastasis recti, can be fixed by stitching the abdominal muscles…
Pregnancy and childbirth can change the body, and that’s especially true if you’ve had a C-section. While most Omaha obstetricians will try to give you a horizontal C-section scar below your bikini line –so that you scar is hidden by your underwear or bikini – that isn’t always possible. Some women end of up higher horizontal C-section scars, or in…
Many Omaha women and men are hoping for a tighter, more contoured abdomen. And for those who have been doing stomach crunches but still can’t get rid of excess fat and skin, a tummy tuck just might be the right procedure for them. But what is a tummy tuck, and is the procedure right for you? Should you lose all…
Are you hoping that a tummy tuck procedure by an Omaha board certified plastic surgeon could help you get a tighter abdomen? Are you at your ideal weight, but still have some stubborn, excess skin and fat that just won’t go away? If you’ve been doing stomach crunches to no avail, it may be time for a tummy tuck. And…
The allure of finally having a flat stomach is what convinced many women in Omaha to undergo a tummy tuck procedure. Some tummy tuck patients have lost a large amount of weight and are plagued by extra loose skin, while others have gone through pregnancy and their stomachs never really bounced back into place. No matter the reason, tummy tucks…
Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in Omaha, and for good reason — they remove excess skin and fat to leave a patient with a beautiful new flat stomach. An abdominoplasty can be a great option for those who have: Lost a significant amount of weight Had children and do not plan on having…
Stretch marks are normally the result of more significant weight gain, normally as a result of pregnancy. Many Omaha patients who have stretch marks also have other reasons for a tummy tuck such as: Separated abdominal muscles Loose skin Some fat deposits While stretch marks alone are not a reason to pursue a tummy tuck, patients who have stretch marks as…
The reason that many women in Omaha come to my office for a tummy tuck is to get their body back after having children. A woman may gain fifty pounds or more during her pregnancy, and when the baby is born, weight is rapidly lost. New mothers are often left with excess skin that is impossible to remove without the…
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