Achieve a Slimmer Waistline in South Florida through Tummy Tuck Surgery

Sometimes, a healthy diet and a good exercise plan isn't enough to create a flat, toned tummy. Especially after childbirth or weight-loss, many people find it difficult to get rid of excess skin and isolated deposits of fat around the midsection. For many of these people, tummy tuck surgery, when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, may be a good solution. Individuals in South Florida can have their tummy tuck performed in the Palm Beach Gardens area by Dr. David Rankin, a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience and a passion for helping patients look their best.

• Tummy Tuck Candidates
• The Tummy Tuck Procedure
• After Tummy Tuck Surgery

Tummy Tuck Candidates

As with any surgical procedure, suitable candidates for tummy tuck surgery should generally be in good health. Women who have had multiple pregnancies and those who have lost a considerable amount of weight and are left with loose skin can often benefit from a tummy tuck. Those who plan to lose a lot of weight after surgery and women who plan to become pregnant again may wish to wait until they have reached a stable weight before considering a tummy tuck, as significant weight gain and pregnancy may undo the effects of tummy tuck surgery.

Individuals in South Florida considering a tummy tuck can schedule a consultation with our Palm Beach Gardens-area plastic surgeon, David Rankin, to find out more about this exciting procedure and whether it is right for them. Dr. Rankin has offices in Jupiter and Lake Worth.

The Tummy Tuck Procedure

Dr. Rankin begins the tummy tuck procedure by making a horizontal incision just above the pubic area. Every effort is made to hide the incision below the bathing suit or underwear line. The length of the incision is determined by the extent of the work that needs to be performed. He also makes a second incision around the navel in order to rejuvenate the belly button area. Dr. Rankin then tightens the muscles by drawing them together and stitching them into place. After any excess fat deposits have been removed, Dr. Rankin smoothes the skin over the abdominal muscles, removing excess skin, and closes the sutures.

After Tummy Tuck Surgery

After surgery, the abdominal area may be swollen and uncomfortable, but pain medication is provided by Dr. Rankin to ease any discomfort. The time it takes to heal after tummy tuck surgery is dependent on the physical condition of the patient prior to surgery. While some patients return to work in two weeks, others find that it takes longer for them to be able to resume normal activities comfortably. Dr. Rankin takes your pain control seriously and uses every method to reduce your pain. This includes a pain pump which releases novacaine into the affected area for three days.

Schedule a Tummy Tuck Consultation in the Palm Beach Gardens Area

Many South Florida residents who have trusted their tummy tuck surgery to our Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter-area plastic surgeon are ecstatic about the beautiful results that Dr. Rankin is able to achieve. To learn more about how you can have the flatter, trimmer abdomen you desire, contact our South Florida plastic surgeon and ask about tummy tuck surgery.