For Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Salt Lake City Patients Choose Dr. Heidi

Excess skin and fat can be removed with a plastic surgery procedure called a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Weak abdominal muscles can be tightened at the time of this procedure as well. A tummy tuck restores a fit and youthful appearance to the abdomen. A horizontal incision is made in the pubic hairline. The length of the scar depends on the amount of excess skin that needs to be removed in this cosmetic surgery procedure.

A mini tummy tuck surgery requires a smaller scar and is ideal for patients who have muscles weakness and excess tissue below the navel only. During a consultation the correct cosmetic surgery procedure for the individual patient can be described. Healing from a tummy tuck occurs over a 2-4 week period. The scar will fade typically over a one-year period.

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