Excess skin and fat
folds on your abdomen caused by weight loss or pregnancy could
be improved with an abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck. The
procedure can sometimes also improve stretch marks as excess
tissue will be removed. A tummy tuck will enhance your shape by
making your stomach firmer and flatter and enable you to fit
into
your clothes easier.
An assessment of
excess fat and loose skin and the condition of the stomach
muscles will be performed. An incision is made above the pubic
area and extends in a curving horizontal line toward the pelvic
bones. The skin of the upper abdomen is pulled down over the
umbilicus and a new hole is made for the bellybutton. Effort is
always taken to keep the lower abdominal incision below the line
of a bathing suit or undergarment. A support garment is worn for
several weeks and the recovery period is about three weeks.
Dr. Leslie Kerluke specializes in
facial and body enhancements through plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Our office is located in North Vancouver, BC. We welcome patients
from surrounding cities in Southern British Columbia such as
Vancouver, Delta, Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, White Rock,
Mission, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Tsawwassen. This Web site is
intended for Canadian residents only.
Excess skin and fat
folds on your abdomen caused by weight loss or pregnancy could
be improved with an abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck. The
procedure can sometimes also improve stretch marks as excess
tissue will be removed. A tummy tuck will enhance your shape by
making your stomach firmer and flatter and enable you to fit
into
your clothes easier