Top Plastic Surgeons in Seattle Washington


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Women who come to our practice for tummy tuck surgery each have their own reasons for wanting to enhance their body. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure where excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen is removed to help create an abdominal profile that is smoother, firmer and smaller. It is not a weight loss technique; although the tissue removed may weigh several pounds or more. Instead, it is a contouring procedure that is performed to return you to a smoother, flatter, better shaped tummy.
This procedure is performed in a certified operating suite with either intravenous sedation or more commonly general anesthesia. The incisions that are used require the creation of a fairly long scar in the same place as a C Section scar either right on top of the pubic hairline or just inside the hairline. Unlike a c-section scar, the incision may go all the way out to the hips depending on the degree of correction necessary. This incision is typically placed low enough to be hidden within most clothes and bathing suits. A small incision around your belly button is also needed to allow your belly button to stay in its normal position while the upper abdominal skin and fat is moved to a lower position on your abdomen. A new window is made in the abdominal skin to place your belly button in its normal position. This scar is nearly imperceptible.

Following your plastic surgery, bandages will be applied to your incisions. In addition, you may be wrapped in an elastic bandage or required to purchase a compression garment to minimize swelling and to support your abdomen as it heals. Two small drains may be placed temporarily to drain any excess fluid or blood that may collect. You will be given specific instructions on how to care of your incisions and drains, including any medications that you may need to take. Your plastic surgeon’s office will arrange your follow-up. Drains are typically removed after one to 2 weeks. For most plastic surgeons, there are no sutures to remove. It is most common to use absorbable sutures

which melt on their own within a few months. You can shower the next day after your procedure but should stay out of the ocean or pool for a week or so. Moderate swelling and bruising can last up to 2 weeks, but complete resolution of swelling may take much longer. It is important to avoid strenuous activity for 2-3 weeks after surgery to avoid bleeding complications. If you had a muscle tightening procedure, you may be asked to avoid heavy lifting for 6 weeks. Most patients are able to drive after a few days and can return to office work after a week

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Dr William Portuese
1101 Madison St #1280
Seattle, WA, 98104
206-624-6200
https://www.seattlefacial.com

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