Types of Tummy Tuck Approaches
After weight loss or pregnancy, some women choose to reclaim their pre-pregnancy midsection by removing excess skin and fat with a surgical procedure called a tummy tuck. If you’re considering a tummy tuck, you may wonder about your options — and you have a few. At Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre, we offer tummy tuck procedures to meet your individual needs, with or without liposuction.
You don’t have to choose on your own. Our experienced surgeons, Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid, will walk you through every step of the process, from your initial consultation to post-surgery follow-ups. To learn more about how you can tighten your tummy, call our office (512) 371-8817 or complete our contact form online to schedule your consultation today.
What Is the Best Type of Tummy Tuck?
The best tummy tuck depends on several factors, including the amount of skin and fat you want removed, its location, and the level of tightening you want. At Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre, we offer several solutions to meet an array of needs:
- SAFELipo®:a type of liposuction that redistributes leftover fat for a smoother result, for excess fat only (no skin concerns)
- Tummy Tuck: with or without SAFELipo®, for excess fat in the front, muscle laxity, and extra skin and stretch marks above and below the belly button
- Mini-Tummy Tuck with or without SAFELipo®: for minimal excess skin and fat below the belly button
- Tummy Tuck 360™: tummy tuck with Circumferential SAFELipo® for excess fat in the front and back, plus muscle laxity and extra skin above and below the belly button
At your consultation in Austin, TX, our experienced surgeons, Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid, will listen to your goals, discuss your options, and help you choose the procedure that best fits your anatomical needs.
What Is a Traditional Tummy Tuck?
A traditional tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) addresses the full length of your abdominal wall and often offers the best results for people with roundness, stretch marks, and skin folds above and below the navel. During this procedure, your surgeon will make an incision across the lower abdomen, tighten your abdominal muscles with stitches, and then cut away excess fat and skin. If necessary, they will make a second incision around your belly button to address extra skin above it.
What Does a Mini Tummy Tuck Include?
A mini tummy tuck, also called a mini abdominoplasty, works best for those who have a small amount of loose skin and excess fat, all located below the belly button. In this surgery, a much smaller incision is used (about the size of a C-section incision). Mini tummy tucks don’t tighten abdominal muscles but remove a small amount of skin and fat to give you a flat, smooth abdomen.
Tummy Tuck 360TM: Combination Technique Created by Our Surgeons
The Tummy Tuck 360™, a surgical procedure developed by our expert surgeons, uses a combination of SAFELipo and abdominoplasty to transform your entire trunk. Unlike a traditional tummy tuck, the Tummy Tuck 360™ removes excess skin and fat from your sides and back as well, to give you a spectacular profile at any angle.
How to Choose Your Tummy Tuck in Austin
The best way to choose your ideal tummy tuck is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Reid or Dr. Gordon. During this vital visit, they will listen carefully to what you want to achieve from the procedure, perform an exam, and discuss all your options in detail. Factors that go into choosing your tummy tuck type include:
- Your goals: A mini tummy tuck can work well for someone who wants to remove a small amount of fat and skin, but traditional abdominoplasty may be a better choice for someone who needs muscle repair and additional tissue removal. If you want full midsection contouring, Tummy Tuck 360™ may offer the best results.
- Recovery time: Recovery after a mini tummy tuck may be shorter than other options, with activity restrictions for about 4 weeks. After a full tummy tuck or Tummy Tuck 360™, you’ll need to take it easy for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Scarring: Of all the tummy tuck options, the mini leaves you with the smallest scar. For a full tummy tuck, you will have a visible scar from hip to hip across your front, and a Tummy Tuck 360™ leaves a scar around the lower torso.
Our surgeons consider each individual’s anatomy and goals to create a personalized surgical plan that can offer excellent results.
Why Choose Restora Austin for Your Tummy Tuck?
Your choice of surgeon is one of the most important factors in surgery. At Restora Austin, we feel proud to offer expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive support from consultation to post-operative care. Our friendly and compassionate staff want to support and guide you through every step. Patients from all over Texas and beyond, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston, come to Restora for their cosmetic care.
Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation Today
If you want to benefit from our team’s expertise and explore your options for a flatter tummy, Restora Austin would love to get you started. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gordon or Dr. Reid and learn more about your tummy tuck options, contact us online or by calling (512) 371-8817 and speak to our friendly team today!
