Bay Area Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck in the Bay Area is often requested because the person has gained - or lost -- a lot of weight or because a woman's child-bearing days are concluded. For, childbirth can be very hard on a woman's lower abdomen.

The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, as doctors know it, is one of the leading aesthetic surgeries; the procedure creates a flatter, less protruding stomach.

A tummy tuck may be right for you if it:

• Seems like diet and exercise won't change that paunch
• Slows you down
• Makes clothing hard to buy
• Makes you look and feel older than you really are

A full tummy tuck trims excess skin and fat while surgically repairing stretched stomach muscles. A mini-tummy tuck is less invasive, usually done under a local anesthetic and indicated when most of the patient's corpulent flesh is found below the belly button.

While a tummy tuck incision can be long, running from hip to hip, the surgeon places it under the bikini line so it can't be seen while you're in your underwear or a bathing suit. Moreover, most tummy tuck scars fade after about a year, leaving you with a flatter, more attractive lower stomach.

A tummy tuck may not be right for you if:

• You are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant
• You are overweight
• You are not in good physical condition

A tummy tuck usually requires at least a week of recuperation before you can return to normal activities. But in the end, you'll find the clock has been turned back to reveal a sleeker, new you.

If you are interested in a tummy tuck, Bay Area plastic surgeon Joel B. Beck would be happy to consult with you and discuss all your options. Dr. Beck is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.