Abdominoplasty

It is practically impossible to completely flatten your midsection through diet and exercise. Over time, the two abdominal muscle groups begin to sag and loosen. The vertical muscles in the midsection and the transverse muscles that run horizontally at the base of your stomach become stretched out. The midsection thickens, stomach muscles seperate in the abdominal wall and combine with fatty deposits under the skin to cause a sagging, loose stomach. For many women (especially after pregnancy), and many men, even the most stringent diet and exercise cannot reduce and tighten this area. Couple this with the fact that after the age of thirty, individuals tend to gain fat according to a genetically predetermined pattern, and may be tempted to give up – and give in – to heredity.

Abdominoplasty, also referred to as a Tummy Tuck, has been found to be solution to this problem. Dr. Lorenc’s tummy tuck procedure involves making an incision across the lower abdomen, just below the bikini line (above the pubic area). Another incision is made around the navel. He then removes excess fat, tightens the underlying muscles to provide a stronger abdominal wall and removes loose sagging skin, in many cases removing damaged stretch marked skin with it. The stomach fascia is then closed which results in atight, flat midsection and a slimmer, more flattering waistline.

The incisions are closed with absorbable sutures and a firm elastic dressing is placed over the area. Within a few days, this will be replaced with an elastic abdominal supporter, and Dr. Lorenc will ask you to wear a light support garment for two to three weeks.

Dr. Lorenc will often recommend a tummy tuck in combination with liposuction of the hips, waist, back and thighs as needed. Dr. Lorenc can determine which procedure is appropriate for you during your compprehensive surgical consultation