Tummy Tuck
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Anesthesia and Incision

Your NaturaTuck® procedure in Long Island will usually take about three hours and begin with general anesthesia. Dr. Alizadeh will make one incision across the lower abdomen at the level of the pubic hair so that any scarring is hidden by underwear or a bathing suit. He will then remove the excess skin and fat between your belly button and pubic hair in a horizontal oval or elliptical shape. 

Addressing the Abdominal Wall

For the next step, Dr. Alizadeh will secure the abdominal wall to the muscle with progressive tension sutures. Although this last step requires approximately 15 minutes of additional surgical time, it means that most patients do not require abdominal drains following surgery.

Contouring and Suturing

Dr. Alizadeh then performs contouring procedures to recreate the internal corset and outer hourglass shape. The navel is then repositioned, called an umbilical translocation. Your belly button will be brought out through a small incision and sutured in its normal position. The incision will be closed with biological glues or absorbable sutures.

Liposuction for Further Contouring

Patients with large amounts of fat in the area may also opt to have liposuction during their tummy tuck procedure, which further shapes and tones the abdominal area.

Mini Tummy Tuck

For some patients, a full tummy tuck is not needed. If there is a bulge only below the belly button, which is often a result of abdominal muscles separating during pregnancy, a mini tummy tuck may be more optimal. The mini tummy tuck requires a smaller, lower incision and leaves the belly button intact. Using gentle assisted liposuction, Dr. Alizadeh removes excess fat and then repairs the separated muscle tissue by stitching it together. This restores a firm, flat lower abdomen.

Torso Lift Belt Lipectomy

A torso lift, or belt lipectomy, allows Dr. Alizadeh to contour the hips, thighs, and buttocks. In addition to the abdomen, the patient’s lower body is lifted, shaped, and sculpted. This procedure is designed for patients who have lost a large amount of weight yet still struggle with excess, unwanted skin.

Lateral Torso Abdominoplasty LTAP

This procedure is designed for those with excess upper abdominal or lateral breast skin and can also benefit patients who have had previous operations. Dr. Alizadeh will create a tapered contour by removing the excess skin hanging laterally and redraping and securing it along the sides of the torso, creating a smoother, tighter physique.

Panniculectomy Surgery For The Abdominal Apron

Also known as a pannus stomach or mother’s apron, apron belly occurs when the belly and fat expand due to weight gain or pregnancy. This appears as an apron-like flap that can hang low below the beltline, cause back pain, and prevent good genital hygiene. Patients who have worked hard to lose significant weight often have this extra pouch. Removing it helps them feel better about their weight loss and proud of their impressive achievement.

Mommy Makeover

After having children, the flesh of the body can sag and hang instead of bouncing back as you want it to. Dr. Alizadeh can provide a "mommy makeover" procedure for women who desire a full-body restoration. This restoring procedure generally includes a tummy tuck and breast augmentation or a NaturaBra® Breast Lift. Once it is complete, you can see your pre-pregnancy figure again, firmed, contoured, and in a beautiful hourglass shape.

Spot Liposuction

In addition to removing excess skin, liposuction can help achieve a slimmer, shapely result as part of comprehensive body contouring.

Based on your vision for your body, Dr. Alizadeh may also discuss grafting fat to your face or breasts to enhance or augment areas that need a lift. 

Additionally, Dr. Alizadeh may recommend layering the unwanted fat in cellulite removal procedures to help prevent future scarring or dimpling.