What Is A Tummy Tuck?
Benefits of Tummy Tuck
Is Tummy Tuck Right For You?
Your Tummy Tuck Consultation
Preparing For Tummy Tuck
The Tummy Tuck Procedure
Tummy Tuck Recovery & Results
FAQs About Tummy Tuck
Achieve a sleek and toned midsection with a tummy tuck
Dr. Kiran Gill is proud to offer advanced tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, procedures to patients in Naples & Fort Myers, Florida. If you have lost a lot of weight over your lifetime or had multiple pregnancies, you may be left with loose skin and excess fat around your midsection. A tummy tuck is a popular body contouring procedure for both men and women who want a flatter and toned midsection.
What Is A Tummy Tuck?
The tummy tuck is a comprehensive plastic surgery procedure that may involve removing body fat, removing excess skin, and repairing the abdominal wall to create ideal contours in the
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Dr. Gill is one of the most renowned surgeons in Naples and has extensive experience and performs one of the best tummy tucks and can help you achieve the figure you’ve always wanted.
Benefits of Tummy Tuck
For many women who have had multiple pregnancies, the abdominal area can become distended and the abdominal muscles get weaker. This can create an unattractive looseness and sagging of the waistline that only gets worse over time.
Other women are self-conscious about the extra skin and fat they may have around their midsection. Whatever the case may be, Dr. Gill’s abdominoplasty can help to tighten and reshape the midsection to create beautiful contours.
Common advantages of abdominoplasty include:
- A slimmer, sleeker lower torso
- A more youthful-looking lower body
- Improved confidence in one’s image
- Improved fit in swimwear and clothing
- Improved posture
- Reduced risk of hernia
- Increase in energy and stamina
- Effective where diet and exercise have failed to produce results
- Well combined with liposuction, a mommy makeover, or a body lift
Is Tummy Tuck Right For You?
Your Tummy Tuck Consultation
Preparing for a tummy tuck surgery is an essential step towards achieving your desired aesthetic goals and ensuring a smooth and successful outcome. As you embark on this transformative journey, Dr. Gill and the providers at Naples Aesthetic Institute are dedicated to guiding you through a comprehensive pre-operative process. During your consultation, Dr. Gill will perform a physical evaluation of your stomach, as well as a thorough review of your medical history and any previous cosmetic treatments.
Dr. Gill believes that a well-informed client has the best chance at a successful outcome, so she will take the time to answer all your questions in depth. She will respond to inquiries regarding risks and benefits; recovery and downtime; and what you might anticipate in terms of your final results.
Dr. Gill will offer you a chance to look over our before and after photographs of our abdominoplasty patients, so you can see for yourself the wonderful improvements that are possible. You are also welcome to bring in your own photographs that reflect your aesthetic preferences.
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Preparing For Tummy Tuck
To prepare for your tummy tuck procedure, it is advisable to maintain a healthy lifestyle, incorporating a balanced diet and regular exercise routine, which can contribute to an optimal healing process. Smoking cessation is strongly recommended to promote better circulation and reduce potential
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risks.
As the surgery date approaches, our experienced medical team will provide you with detailed instructions, including guidelines for medication, hydration, and avoiding certain substances that might interfere with the surgery. By meticulously adhering to these preparations, you empower yourself with the best possible foundation for a successful tummy tuck experience, unveiling a more confident and rejuvenated you.
The Tummy Tuck Procedure
This surgical procedure is typically performed under anesthesia at our Naples Surgery Center. Dr. Gill may perform a mini tummy tuck that involves making a smaller incision above the pubic area and only tightening and shaping the skin below the navel.
A full tummy tuck, also referred to as a traditional tummy tuck, involves making an incision in the lower abdomen from each hipbone and a second incision around the naval. From here, Dr. Gill can tighten the muscles along the abdominal wall, carry out the removal of excess skin, and perform liposuction to get rid of excess fat deposits. The belly button can then be repositioned and restored. In certain circumstances, drains may be placed with a full tummy tuck procedure and will be removed after several days following your tummy tuck surgery at Dr. Gill’s office.
Tummy Tuck Recovery & Results
Our commitment to your well-being extends beyond the surgical suite, encompassing a comprehensive aftercare plan designed to optimize your healing process. Following your tummy tuck procedure, a personalized recovery timeline will be tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a smooth transition back to your daily activities. Dr. Kiran Gill’s expertise will guide you through post-operative instructions, including pain management strategies, wound care, and recommended rest periods. Witnessing the remarkable transformation over the coming weeks will be as rewarding as the process itself. As swelling subsides and incisions heal, you’ll gradually reveal the stunning results—a tighter, smoother abdomen that reflects the dedication you’ve invested in yourself. Dr. Kiran Gill and her experienced team are here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your tummy tuck experience is not only transformative but also empowering.
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Ideal candidates are individuals with loose skin, excess fat, or weakened abdominal muscles due to factors like pregnancy, weight loss, or
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aging.
A consultation with Dr. Gill will determine your candidacy.
The duration varies based on the extent of correction needed, but tummy tuck surgeries typically last around 2 to 4 hours.
Recovery time varies, but expect about 2-4 weeks for initial healing during which you’ll wear a compression garment. Strenuous activities should be avoided during this time. Full recovery may take a few months.
Incisions will result in scars, but Dr. Gill employs advanced techniques to carefully place incisions in easily concealable locations and minimize scarring whenever possible. Scars will fade over time.
Some discomfort is normal after surgery, but pain can be managed with prescribed medication. Our team will ensure your comfort throughout the process.
While you’ll notice an immediate improvement, final results develop as swelling subsides. Typically, you can fully appreciate your new contour within a few months.
As with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks. Dr. Gill is an experienced surgeon who will minimize risks wherever possible through meticulous planning and personalized care.
A tummy tuck can improve the appearance of stretch marks to some extent, but it is not specifically designed to completely eliminate them. During a tummy tuck procedure, excess skin is removed from the abdominal area, which can also involve removing some stretch-marked skin. However, stretch marks located above the navel or outside the areas of skin removal may not be affected.
Yes, the abdominoplasty procedure is often combined with other body contouring procedures such as mommy makeovers, so if this route is of interest to you, Dr. Gill can discuss it during your appointment. She is also happy to discuss any other body sculpting treatments of interest, such as a thigh lift, an arm lift, a body lift, or breast surgery such as breast augmentation or breast lift.
Schedule Your Personalized Consultation With Dr. Gill
Deciding to have a tummy tuck is a personal decision but one that can offer numerous benefits to patients who are dissatisfied with the look of their midsection. If you are looking for state-of-the-art tummy tuck surgery in Southwest Florida, contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gill by calling (239) 596-8000. Naples board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Gill will, serves patients from Bonita Springs to Cape Coral.
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2 Cleveland Clinic. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty). Available: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11017-abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck. Accessed August 11, 2023.
3 Stanford Medicine. Tummy Tuck. Available: https://med.stanford.edu/cosmeticsurgery/aestheticservices/body/tummy-tuck.html. Accessed August 11, 2023.
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