Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

Abdominoplasty, (tummy tuck surgery) is one of the most frequently requested cosmetic plastic surgical procedures in the United States. Men and women with excess fat and sagging skin in the abdominal area can benefit substantially from this surgical procedure.

A tummy tuck tightens abdominal muscles and greatly improves the contours and appearance of the abdominal area, which has a great effect on your confidence and self-esteem.

Tummy tuck surgery usually takes between one to three hours to complete under general anesthesia. The discomfort experienced with this procedure is described as moderate, and is controlled with pain medication or a device called a pain pump that uses catheters to drip small amounts of numbing medicine under the skin in the area of the surgery for several days. Bruising is not usually noted, but there may be numbness in the abdominal area. Bandages are removed in one to four days and stitches are usually not necessary after seven days. You may return to work in seven to ten days if no vigorous physical activity is required with your job and driving may be resumed in seven to fourteen days. Of course, Dr. Hendricks will advise you on the resumption of your schedule based on your individual circumstances.

If you live in Newport Beach, California and you have made the decision to have tummy tuck surgery, but still have concerns about certain aspects of the surgery, please contact Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to have your concerns addressed.