Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Island Plastic Surgery offers Tummy Tucks to patients from Mineola, West Islip, Long Island and nearby areas.
Many women over the age of 30 experience the effects of slowed metabolism, often resulting in weight gain around the midsection. In addition, pregnancy and weight fluctuations frequently lead to a soft and flabby abdomen. Men can also suffer from sagging skin and lax muscles around the middle. At Island Plastic Surgery in New York, a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, can help firm and slim the stomach area by removing excess hanging skin and repairing loose or stretched muscle. This procedure also removes skin plagued by stretch marks, giving you a smoother appearance and feel.
The medical team at Island Plastic Surgery's Mineola and West Islip offices are highly experienced with tummy tuck patients in the Long Island area. Every year, our professionals work with various men and women from New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY — as well as Greenwich, CT, and beyond —who want to target their midsections with abdominoplasty. We have found that a tummy tuck is a particularly popular procedure for patients who desire a sleeker belly but don't necessarily need or want liposuction.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
Sometimes, a slim and taut belly remains elusive, no matter how consistent you are with exercise and healthy eating. Many of the abdominoplasty patients at our Mineola and West Islip offices are of normal body weight and proportion, yet still struggle with a sagging or protruding stomach. The common causes of a lumpy or slack belly include:
- aging
- significant weight fluctuations
- heredity
- pregnancy
- prior surgery
It is important to recognize, however, that a tummy tuck is not a substitute for losing weight via proper diet and exercise. The procedure is best for individuals who are physically healthy and at a stable weight.
Tummy Tuck Before and After Pictures
Patients from all over New York are choosing tummy tucks and experiencing results that change their lives. After years of embarrassment, they at last feel confident about their bodies. To see the results that are possible with abdominoplasty, take a look at some tummy tuck before and after pictures. By exploring the tummy tuck photos at our Mineola and West Islip locations, you can gain valuable insight into whether the procedure is right for you.
How is a Tummy Tuck Performed?
When you undergo a full abdominoplasty, your surgeon generally starts with an incision that runs horizontally between the pubic hairline and the navel. The shape and length of the cut will depend on how much alteration is necessary. Your weakened abdominal muscles are repaired and excess fat, tissue and skin is removed. You may require a second incision around the navel if extra skin needs to be taken from the upper abdomen. Our surgical team in Mineola or West Islip may also use liposuction during your tummy tuck to help refine the new contours.
What are Tummy Tuck Costs?
An abdominoplasty is a personalized procedure, so our professionally trained staff encourages you to meet with us in Mineola or West Islip to speak about your case. We will thoroughly discuss New York tummy tuck prices and answer any other questions or concerns you may have.
To learn more about tummy tucks, please take a moment to contact Island Plastic Surgery in Mineola or West Islip today. We are pleased to offer abdominoplasty to patients across the Long Island region, including men and women from New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY, and Greenwich, CT. Discover how our compassion, experience and expertise set us apart from other tummy tuck surgeons in New York.
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