Interested in a Tummy Tuck?
Meet Board-Certified Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chelsea Venditto
Want to learn more about tummy tucks?
Pregnancy, significant weight loss, and the natural aging process can result in stubborn pockets of fat and loose skin that are resistant to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck in Athens, medically known as abdominoplasty, is a transformative procedure designed to reshape and contour the abdomen. Whether you’re looking to restore your pre-pregnancy figure, tighten loose skin after substantial weight loss, or simply achieve a flatter, more toned midsection, a tummy tuck offers a path to a slimmer, more confident you.
At Avenue Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, we provide a personalized approach to abdominoplasty in Athens, Georgia, tailored to meet your unique needs and help you realize your body contouring goals.
Under the expert care of Dr. Chelsea Venditto, you can trust that you’ll receive the highest level of attention and safety, ensuring a secure and satisfying surgical experience.
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Are you curious how it happens?
Before
You will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences during your consultation with Dr. Venditto.
She then performs an evaluation, including your medical history, current health status, and any medications you are taking to ensure that you can undergo abdominoplasty safely and that the procedure can produce your desired results.
During
Tummy tuck surgery typically involves the following steps:
- Anesthesia: The patient is placed under general anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety during the procedure.
- Incision: The surgeon makes an incision based on the chosen tummy tuck type, which may be low on the abdomen, extending from hip to hip, or encircling the waist.
- Core Muscle Repair: If necessary, the surgeon tightens and repairs the abdominal muscles, addressing any muscle separation (diastasis recti).
- Skin and Fat Removal: Excess skin and fat are removed, creating a smoother and firmer abdominal contour.
- Navel Repositioning: In some cases, the navel may need to be repositioned to ensure a natural appearance.
- Closure: The incisions are carefully closed with sutures, and dressings or surgical tape are applied.
Here’s what the recovery can look like:
Following your breast augmentation, you will be monitored in the recovery room until you wake up from the anesthesia. Some discomfort is typical but should be tolerable with pain medications.
Dr. Venditto will provide postoperative care instructions, including guidelines for pain management, dressing changes, and the need to wear a supportive bra. It’s essential to follow these instructions diligently.
Most women can return to light activities within a week and gradually resume regular exercises and daily routines as directed by Dr. Venditto. The entire recovery period varies but typically ranges from several weeks to a few months.
Want to see past results?
You will be able to see your initial results within a couple of weeks as most of the swelling subsides, but it will take two or more months to visualize your final outcome from your tummy tuck.
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