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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Should I wait until after I have my last child before getting a Tummy Tuck?

Generally speaking, most patients who come in for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) have had children before.  They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation (diastasis recti) with or without stretch marks.  Adominoplasty will address all of these issues.

Some women are fortunate enough to retain a tight abdominal core following childbirth and may retain good elasticity and thus only require liposuction.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Have your plastic surgeon evaluate your abdomen to let you know your options.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Do doctors use visible sutures under the skin for abdominoplasty”?

Both permanent and absorbable sutures are used in most abdominoplasty procedures.  Permanent (but not visible) sutures are often used to tighten the muscles.  It is variable what type of suture is used on the skin.  If permanent sutures are used on the skin they are usually removed by one week.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Is a belly button hole normal after Tummy Tuck surgery

A small separation around the new umbilicus (belly button) can occur.  It can occur as there is diminished blood supply in this area following abdominoplasty as well as too much tension.  This type of wound will usually heal on it’s own but wet to dry dressing changes with normal saline solution will help clean it up and stimulate some granulation tissue.  Revision is usually not necessary.  Check with your plastic surgeon.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can an Umbilical Hernia be repaired during Tummy Tuck surgery?

An umbilical hernia can be repaired along with an abdominoplasty. Many times patients may feel that they have an umbilical hernia, but they actually have a separation of the rectus/abdominal muscles following pregnancy. These muscles will be ‘repaired’ with the abdominoplasty. Some patients, however, will actually have a true fascial defect or hole with protruding intra-abdominal fat or bowel. These can usually be repaired by your plastic surgeon at the same time as the abdominoplasty.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Tummy Tuck good for losing weight after pregnancy?

Tummy Tucks are ideal for the post-partum woman who has excess or lax skin, excess fat, and lax or separated muscles. Additionally, tummy tucks will benefit those patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are now left with loose extra skin. An abdominoplasty can do wonders to improve or contour a person’s body, but does not generally result in significant weight loss. Some may notice a weight loss of 3 to 10 pounds.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Getting Rid of Pregnancy Fat

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Losing weight with Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tucks are ideal for the post-partum woman who has excess or lax skin, excess fat, and lax or separated muscles. Additionally, tummy tucks will benefit those patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are now left with loose extra skin. An abdominoplasty can do wonders to improve or contour a person’s body, but does not generally result in significant weight loss. Some may notice a weight loss of 3 to 10 pounds.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Will I Lose Weight from a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Tummy Tucks are ideal for the post partum woman who has excess or lax skin, excess fat, and lax or separated muscles. Additionally, tummy tucks will benefit those patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and are now left with loose extra skin. An abdominoplasty can do wonders to improve or contour a person’s body, but does not generally result in significant weight loss. Some may notice a weight loss of 3 to 10 pounds.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Can a Tummy Tuck Help Me Lose My Pregnancy Fat?

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – How Long Should I Wait After Pregnancy Before Having A Tummy Tuck?

I prefer to have my patients wait three months following childbirth before undergoing an abdominoplasty.  During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume will increase 40-50%.  This generally will go back to normal 3-6 weeks following childbirth.  These changes can lead to worsening anemia (low red cells or hemoglobin).  Additionally, there are many hormonal and psychological changes that can occur following childbirth.  One should also consider the fact that they won’t be able to take care of their newborn immediately following surgery.  Of course, one should be avoid breast feeding during this time and immediately post-operation.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.