Tummy Tuck Procedure

A tummy tuck is an excellent option for Phoenix-area patients who want a tighter, firmer, smoother stomach. Our surgeons understand how important that is to your confidence in the way you look, and he has the experience and skill to safely and effectively perform the procedure.
Our surgeons and staff at Gawley Plastic Surgery believe that a key to a successful plastic surgery experience is a comfortable patient. And the key to a comfortable patient is an understanding of what’s going on around him or her. That’s why we carefully explain what to expect after a tummy tuck to our Phoenix-area patients, and that’s why we’re offering a brief description of the procedure itself here. We’re confident that once you know a little bit more about the tummy tuck procedure you will understand why this is one of the country’s most commonly performed plastic surgeries.

If you’re considering a tummy tuck in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please call Gawley Plastic Surgery today at 480-696-6361.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING YOUR TUMMY TUCK

There are a few variations on the tummy tuck our Phoenix-area patients can undergo. This page will discuss the traditional procedure. Your Surgeon will explain how different versions are performed, should you prove a better candidate for one of those.
The tummy tuck is major surgery, but is also comes with a lengthy and proven safety record. During your tummy tuck, your surgeon will:

• Use anesthesia so you feel no pain during your procedure. We will use general anesthesia, so you should arrange to have someone drive you home from your appointment
• Next, we will make a horizontal incision below your navel and right above your hip line.
• The surgeon will then go through this incision to tighten loose and weakened abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat. We suture the abdominal muscles to keep them steady and stable
• If you require similar work in your upper abdomen we will make another incision around your navel.
• The tummy tuck will then be finished by closing the incisions.

Full recovery from your tummy tuck will take a couple weeks, and you will only see the complete results after three to six months.
Our surgeons are always happy to answer any tummy tuck questions their Phoenix patients have for them. This is all part of the process of getting you as comfortable as possible with your plastic surgery.
If you’re a Phoenix, Nevada area resident and you think a tummy tuck might be a viable option for giving you a tighter stomach, please contact Gawley Plastic Surgery today.

Bryan Gawley MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Gawley Plastic Surgery

Dr. Gawley is one of the premiere plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, body, and face. Dr. Gawley combines his extensive training and state-of-the-art technology to provide his patients with personalized care and natural results.

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