Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Maryland – About the Procedure

Many individuals have flabby bellies that aren’t due to fat but rather excess skin, loss of elasticity and stretching of the inner girdle of muscles and connective tissue in the abdomen. All of these factors contribute to the lack of a toned, taut abdomen. If you want to tighten up these loose regions, it’s time for a tummy tuck. Maryland plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Chiaramonte, MD, FACS performs this procedure often and gives patients the flat belly they’ve been striving for.

An ideal candidate for a tummy tuck should be in good physical shape and at a healthy weight because losing additional pounds could result in more redundant skin. This operation takes 2 to 5 hours to perform, depending on the extent of tightening that is required. One incision will often be made from hip to hip just below the bikini or boxer line and another will be made to adjust the position of the navel. A mini tummy tuck, Maryland patients find, takes less time, won’t require a repositioning of the navel and result in a smaller incision. There will be permanent scars but they should fade greatly over time. Within a few weeks, healing should be well under way and you should be able to return to work.

If you’re ready for a tummy tuck, Maryland patients can finally wear those bathing suits with confidence. Schedule an appointment to find out more. We offer free consultations at Bella Cosmetic Surgery.

To combine this procedure with others such as liposuction or breast augmentation, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. residents can visit our Mommy Makeover page for more information.