Before and after abdominoplasty in a 30 year old mother. A tummy tuck was part of her Mommy Makeover, together with a breast lift and liposuction. She had a huge abdominal “apron” or “pannus” that overhung her pubic region and made it difficult to find clothes to fit properly and even more difficult to exercise.
A tummy tuck excised over 8 pounds worth of unwanted skin and fat from her lower abdomen. The entire apron extending from her belly button to her pubic region, hip to hip, was removed! Her abdominal muscles were repaired in the midline, and the abdominal skin was pulled tightly downwards.
Aggressive liposuction completed the procedure, removing nearly 9 liters of fat from her upper and lower abdomen, flanks circumferentially, her pubic region, back and upper inner thighs.
Early follow up photos are seen just 6 weeks after surgery. Her skin is still somewhat discolored due to resolving bruising, and there is firm “edema” (tissue swelling) that will take several more months to soften. However, the results are already striking and will continue to improve over the next year!
*All photos are actual patient photographs and are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results may vary.
