A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can be a life-changing procedure, producing a dramatic flattening and tightening of the abdomen. It is ideal for the correction of loose skin and abdominal muscles, such can occur after pregnancy or weight loss. When combined with treatment of the hips and sides it can result in a noticeable reduction of the waistline.
Tampa plastic surgeons Dr. Antonio J. Gayoso and Dr. Frank Beninger note that sculpting the entire waistline, not just the abdomen, ensures the best possible outcome for your procedure. It is not uncommon to find that one drops pants sizes by treating the entire waistline. Dr. Gayoso’s and Dr. Beninger’s goal is for patients to feel like they can show off their abdomen at the beach, or wear more form-fitting clothing. A flatter abdomen and narrower waistline additionally indirectly enhance the shape and projection of the breasts and buttocks.
Christine Bucko
“Today was my first post op appointment after having a tummy tuck and BBL with Dr.Beninnger! Him and the whole staff is amazing.. I literally started crying happy tears when I got to see my body for the first time, even with all the swelling it was amazing 💕”
Ideal candidates for a tummy tuck:
Dr. Gayoso and Dr. Beninger often perform a tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover.
During a tummy tuck, Dr. Gayoso and Dr. Beninger remove excess fat, tightens loose skin, and tighten stretched abdominal muscles with sutures. This is like a permanent internal corset, enhancing the waistline and restoring the abdomen to a youthful, beautiful shape.
Lipoabdominoplasty is the most modern tummy tuck procedure. It employs liposuction to remove unwanted fat, with less surgical intervention. This also enhances the blood supply to the healing tightened tissues, which in turn reduces the risks associated with the procedure.
Your Tummy Tuck at Gayoso Plastic Surgery will be performed by Dr. Gayoso or Dr. Beninger in St. Petersburg, FL
The low bikini line scar can be hidden in a two-piece bathing suit, and although there is a scar, most patients enjoy an improvement in the appearance of their belly button. The scar and the abdomen are initially swollen. The improvement is visible almost immediately, and over time, the result improves.
Pain after abdominoplasty is lessened dramatically because Dr. Gayoso and Dr. Beninger use either a slow-release pain pump that provides ongoing local anesthetic for the first few days after surgery or medication injected into your muscles that provides the same type of relief for a few days. This has revolutionized tummy tuck recovery and allows for much earlier mobility and comfort. Oral pain medication supplements the pump as well.
Most patients take a minimum of 2 or 3 weeks off to recover, but the feeling of tightness and soreness will continue improving over several weeks to a month or two. It is important to protect the ‘internal corset’ from strenuous activity or straining for at least 12 weeks, at which point your tissues will have healed strongly, and your tight abdomen is more permanent.
Dr. Gayoso and Dr. Beninger will give you detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for the bandage covering your incision, following your surgery. It is important to follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper healing.
The total cost of tummy tuck surgery is determined based on factors like your medical examinations, surgeon’s fee, hospital charges, post-surgery garments, and anesthesia. The exact techniques used will also impact cost, as will the total time needed to perform the surgery.
Please call us a 727-895-1515, or contact our Tampa plastic surgeon today to schedule your initial tummy tuck consultation at Gayoso Plastic Surgery, serving patients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Clearwater, Florida.
When it comes to determining whether a tummy tuck or abdominal liposuction is the best option for removing stubborn fat deposits, the decision rests largely on the condition of your skin and muscles…. Read More
One of the main reasons people want a tummy tuck is to help them look their best in a swimsuit. But women are concerned that the procedure will not help because the tighter, firmer stomach will be overbalanced by the presence of a surgical scar…. Read More
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your belly, tummy, or abdomen, you may be considering plastic surgery to get the flatter tummy you desire. However, you may not know what procedure is right for you. Both liposuction and tummy tuck… Read More