Achieve a Flatter Abdomen with a Custom Tummy Tuck

Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss procedure and is not a substitute for eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. However, abdominoplasty procedures can provide multiple benefits including:

• Tightened abdominal muscles
• Removal of excess fat and skin
• Narrowing of the waistline
• A more flat and firm abdomen
• Improved belly button shape
• Lower cost of a tummy tuck surgery in Little Rock, AR compared to similar size cities

If you have abdominal muscles that have loosened and separated. After pregnancy or significant weight loss, surgical tightening is the only option for achieving a flatter appearance. Sit-ups, crunches, and aerobic exercise are only so effective.

Types of Tummy Tuck 

With a traditional tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Devlin starts by making an incision above the pubic bone area. This incision is then extended across the lower portion of the abdomen. Excess skin is removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened to provide a toned appearance. An additional incision around the naval may also be needed, depending on the patient.

A tummy tuck can also be combined with liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or labiaplasty to provide optimal body contouring. 

Dr. Devlin also offers mini tummy tuck surgery. This procedure only requires a shorter, horizontal incision right above the pubic region. A mini tummy tuck is particularly helpful in improving the appearance of the lower abdomen, and can be a good choice if the area of cosmetic improvement is located entirely below the belly button.

A tummy tuck can also be combined with liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or labiaplasty to provide optimal body contouring. This combination of plastic surgery procedures is often referred to as a Mommy Makeover.

Planning Your Customized Treatment

Dr. Michael Devlin has an extensive collection of abdominoplasty before and after photos he has taken of his patients. You can view these photos and bring copies of the results you hope to achieve. Bringing photos can help Dr. Devil better understand your unique goals to improve your procedure and tailor the surgery to your unique needs.

Tummy Tuck Recovery

Recovery time varies, but in general, patients take about a week off to recover from a tummy tuck. A compression garment may need to be worn underneath the clothes for six weeks following surgery. Usually, patients can return to work in a few days, depending on the activity level. Patients should avoid doing strenuous exercise for at least  six weeks following surgery. During your recovery, Dr. Devlin will provide a pain pump that helps deliver non-narcotic anesthetics to the surgical site for the first several days, allowing you to move around more comfortably. Most patients only require Tylenol® for pain relief after the first one to two days. This is just one of the many ways Dr. Michael Devlin is committed to helping you look and feel your best.

Contact Dr. Michael Devlin

If you have loose skin and muscles in your abdominal area, let Dr. Devlin help you achieve your goal of a flat, toned midsection with a tummy tuck. Contact our team online or call (501) 227-8811 today to schedule your private consultation.