Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Tyler, Texas
An abdominoplasty, commonly known as a "tummy tuck", is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the stomach and tightens the underlying tissues to achieve a flatter, more toned abdomen.
Dr. Raven Henderson, a leading plastic surgeon in Tyler, Texas, offers expert tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures. Whether you're looking to achieve a flatter abdomen after significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, we provide comprehensive care and excellent results.
Are you a candidate for a tummy tuck?
Good candidates for a tummy tuck include individuals who need to remove excess skin and fat from their abdomen, often after significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging.
Ideal candidates for tummy tuck are within 10 pounds of their desired body weight, have a healthy body weight, controlled medical conditions, and do not use nicotine in any form 6 weeks prior to or after surgery.
As a plastic surgeon in Tyler Texas, Dr. Raven Henderson will examine you and help determine which tummy tuck procedure is most suitable for you, providing expert treatment and care throughout the process.
Types of Tummy Tucks
- Panniculectomy: Only removes excess skin above the pubic area without repositioning the belly button or tightening the skin or repairing the muscle.
- Mini Tummy Tuck: Suitable for minor corrections, to remove and tighten excess skin below the belly button without repositioning it.
- Standard/Full Tummy Tuck: Removes excess skin with a scar from hip to hip, repositions the belly button, and tightens the skin and muscles.
- Extended Tummy Tuck: Removes more skin, especially on the sides, ideal for massive weight loss patients.
- Lipoabdominoplasty: Combines tummy tuck with extensive liposuction.
- Fleur-de-lis Tummy Tuck: Includes an additional vertical scar for those needing large amounts of skin removal from the upper and lower abdomen.
What are the anesthesia options?
Tummy tuck surgery can be performed with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
Post-Surgery Care
Recovery from a tummy tuck surgery typically takes between 1-6 weeks, depending on the type of procedure. Dr. Raven Henderson performs most tummy tuck plastic surgery in Tyler Texas on an outpatient basis. You will have dressings and binders, and drains will be placed for a few days. Absorbable stitches are used, and you can usually remove the dressings and shower on the fifth day after surgery.
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What is the cost of a tummy tuck?
With multiple options available for contouring your tummy and multiple body types, the only way to know exact pricing is to have a consultation with Tyler, TX plastic surgeon Dr. Raven Henderson.
To have an idea of pricing for our standard tummy tuck without any promotions, you may use our pricing tool above.
What is the recovery time for a tummy tuck?
Reocvery can vary, but most patients can return to normal activities within 1-6 weeks, depending on the procedure.
Is tummy tuck surgery safe?
When performed by a qualified Board-Certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Raven Henderson, tummy tuck surgery is generally safe. However, all surgical procedures carry some risk.
