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Tummy Tuck Boston, MA

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Loose Abdominal Skin?

Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy is a common complaint among our patients here in Boston, and in our years of practice, we can assure you that no amount of exercise or diet can remove the excess skin as effectively as a tummy tuck.

Aside from pregnancy, some patients also come in for a tummy tuck to improve the contours of their abdomen after drastically losing weight, or to counteract the loose skin from aging. Expert Boston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Russo offers tummy tucks as a great option if you are looking to contour your body to achieve an hourglass figure.

Tummy Tuck Procedure

If you are in Boston for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), it is important to know about preparations that should be done prior to the procedure because tummy tucks are considered major surgery and are done under general anesthesia. Our Boston tummy tuck experts will be providing instructions that you will need to prepare for the tummy tuck.

The tummy tuck procedure will begin with an incision that is made on the lower part of the abdomen. Just above the patient’s pubic area, then excess skin and fat will be removed. The abdominal muscles will be tightened and will be sutured together for a leaner appearance and the navel will be separated for repositioning later on. Once this is done, the skin will be pulled down and any excess will be removed. A new opening will be made for the navel and drains will be placed under the skin to collect any accumulation of body fluids after the procedure.

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Tummy Tuck Recovery and Results

Our patients rave about the results that they were able to achieve from getting a tummy tuck in Boston because you can really see the difference and the results can be appreciated soon after the procedure is done. About a week after getting a tummy tuck Boston patients are asked to visit our office for standard post-operative exams

Their dressings and drains will be removed and patients will be advised to wear compression garments for about 10 weeks to manage the swelling and to facilitate healing. In as early as two weeks, our Boston tummy tuck patients can resume work and are able to do their usual day-to-day activities. Recovery time may vary from person to person so we always remind our patients to take it slow after getting a tummy tuck and to regulate their activities in order to avoid any possible complications.

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Your body is constantly changing. Gravity, age, and the elements are constantly pulling at you. But you are not alone in this fight. The doctors and aesthetic experts at Joseph A Russo, MD are also in constant motion, relentlessly innovating better ways to overcome the entropic effects of time and gravity.