Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman

I am frequently asked if a new umbilicus is made in a tummy tuck or if it is moved. In a mini tummy tuck, the umbilicus is unaffected and not altered by this surgical procedure. In a full or standard tummy tuck, a surgical incision is made around the umbilicus. The upper abdominal skin is released from its underlying attachments to the muscles and then pulled down like a window shade. A small incision is made in this flap and the umbilicus brought out and sutured in its new location. The umbilicus is not detached or recreated. It is simply placed in a new position relative to the skin that has been removed.

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Because of the more involved surgery, the recovery period after a full tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is longer than a mini tummy tuck. Patients are advised to be off work for two weeks with about six weeks for complete recovery. Strenuous exercise is limited for four weeks and abdominal work takes longer due to the muscle tightening performed at the time of surgery. Surgical drains are removed about one week postoperatively and patients may shower within three days of surgery. Almost are sutures are dissolvable and do not require removal. Learn more about tummy tucks and view before and after photos.

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Because of the more involved surgery, the recovery period after a full tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is longer than a mini tummy tuck. Patients are advised to be off work for two weeks with about six weeks for complete recovery. Strenuous exercise is limited for four weeks and abdominal work takes longer due to the muscle tightening performed at the time of surgery. Surgical drains are removed about one week postoperatively and patients may shower within three days of surgery. Almost are sutures are dissolvable and do not require removal. Learn more about tummy tucks and view before and after photos.

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The incidence of infection following breast augmentation surgery is less than 1%. Because breast implants have no blood supply, antibiotic treatment of infection in the pocket where the implants are placed is usually ineffective. The best treatment is implant removal to allow the infection to clear and replacement at a later date as early as three months.

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Rectus Diastasis refers to the separation of abdominal muscles, which run in the midline from the lower ribs to the pubic region. Frequently after pregnancy these two muscles will separate causing laxity or protrusion of part or all of the abdominal wall. During a tummy tuck procedure these muscles are repositioned and sutured back into their original position restoring shape and tone to the abdominal. In a mini tummy tuck only the lower half of the muscles from the umbilicus to the pubic region may be treated. To find out more about tummy tuck please visit the web page.

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Breast implant wrinkling or the appearance of folds sometimes occurs with saline inflatable implants. The folds may be visible in certain positions or ridges may be felt along the bottom of the augmented breast. The condition occurs more commonly in woman with thin skin or under filled breast implants. While overfilling of breast implants does help reduce this problem, it is often difficult to completely correct. Overfilling too much may produce undesirable shape and hardness. This can be one drawback of saline breast implants.

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As many of us have discovered, sagging eyelids can make us appear tired or stressed, even when we're not! If you've ever wished you could do something about those sagging eyelids, blepharoplasty may be just what you're searching for. Also called "eyelid surgery," blepharoplasty is a very popular cosmetic procedure that helps men and women counter the effects of aging in the eye area. Essentially, excess eyelid skin is removed for a rejuvenated facial appearance.

There's more good news: Blepharoplasty results can be maintained for many years and often outlast other cosmetic procedure results. If you choose a cosmetic surgeon who is experienced with blepharoplasty, there's a good chance you'll never need or want a second eyelid surgery during your lifetime. Check out some before and after photos of eyelid surgery patients.

Remember, however, that cosmetic surgery procedures like blepharoplasty can only seek to correct what Mother Nature has already done. So, in essence, having eyelid surgery will not protect you from future effects of aging or lifestyle. If you are in great health, don't smoke, and protect your skin from the sun, you've got a great chance at NOT looking your age for many years to come.

To learn more about eyelid surgery and your future, contact me at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana.

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Patients often ask what is done in a tummy tuck operation. In a full tummy tuck several things are performed after anesthesia is given and the area is prepped for surgery. Frequently liposuction is performed after placing a tumescent solution in the areas to be treated. Often other areas such as the hips, back and thighs as well as the abdomen undergo liposuction before performing the tummy tuck. This has the added advantage of loosening up the skin and fat from their underlying muscular attachments. Next the skin and fat are separated from the muscles to allow excess skin to be pulled down and resected. Often the abdominal muscles have separated in the midline from pregnancy and these are sutured back together. The lower incision above the pubic area is closed and the umbilicus is brought out through a small incision to reposition it. To find out more please review the video on the tummy tuck page of my website.

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