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Tummy Tucks / Abdominoplasty

Serving Houston, Pearland, Sugarland and Friendswood

If you're seeking a tummy tuck in the Houston area, we at The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas specialize in this highly effective cosmetic surgery procedure. Our Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Lapuerta, is noted as an expert in his field, with his unique ability to fully assess the entire body rather than just the tummy area. As a result of this full-body approach, your tummy tuck will produce amazing results, taking all the surrounding areas into account as well so that your body can be perfectly proportioned.

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, works by removing fat and excess skin from the mid and low stomach areas and tightening up the abdominal wall muscles. The result of a tummy tuck is drastic; you will immediately see a reduction in the belly area and a flatter overall stomach. As it is a major surgery, there is some scarring involved; the size and length of the scar varies according to the degree of the surgery and the specific patient. Dr. Lapuerta's experience ensures that all scarring is minimal and concealable with a swimsuit or undergarments.

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You can expect to be in the operating room for two to five hours when you get a Houston tummy tuck. Both general and local anesthesias are used for tummy tucks, and we will determine the best method for your specific surgery. The incision is generally made between the hip bones across the entire length of the body, and the skin is separated from the muscle tissue. The muscles are then tightened and excess skin is removed, create the sleek, flat look you desire. If the area you wish to target is smaller, a partial tummy tuck may be an option, which will result in smaller incisions.

We will assist you with the healing process from your tummy tuck. You will experience swelling for several days following abdominoplasty surgery, and full recovery generally takes from three weeks to several months, but the results are dramatically slimming.