Abdominoplasty—commonly known as Tummy Tuck—corrects the excess, sagging skin of the abdomen. Most common in women after pregnancies, this loose skin does not go away with dieting and exercise. Stretch marks and fat accumulation add to the unsightly appearance of the abdominal skin.
Allentown Plastic Surgery Center is the Lehigh Valley’s first choice for Abdominoplasty.
Mini-abdominoplasty is for excision of a small amount of excess skin that is confined to the lower abdomen below the umbilicus (belly button).
Modified abdominoplasty and full abdominoplasty are necessary for those who have excess skin both below and above the umbilicus, requiring the repositioning of the umbilicus. Scars are placed across at the lower part of the abdomen and the length of the scar varies with the amount of skin that needs to be removed.
Raj P. Chowdary, M.D. has been practicing plastic surgery in the Lehigh Valley for over 25 years, performing thousands of procedures with outstanding results.
Surgical correction involves removing the excess skin, tightening the muscles and, in some cases, liposuction. Depending on the amount of excess skin, muscle weakness and fat accumulation will determine whether the patient receives a mini, modified or full abdominoplasty procedure.