- Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Abdominoplasty, or cosmetic tummy surgery, is a procedure that involves removing excess skin and fat below the navel. By removing the excess skin, the abdomen regains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Tummy tuck surgery (waist, abdomen) is often combined withabdominoplasty. This procedure may be performed for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. Depending on your specific case,your health insuranceand yourprivate healthplan may cover the costs.
At Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger’s practice, we believe that your scar is an integral part of the final result of your surgery. That is why we offer the UrgoTouch® laser, an innovative treatment designed to optimize your body’s natural healing response to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing scar possible. This laser system is fully automated, safe, and administered painlessly in a single session in the operating room.
During a tummy tuck, the plastic surgeon will make a horizontal incision across your lower abdomen, between your pubic bone and your navel. Through this incision, your surgeon will be able to tighten the loosened muscles by bringing them closer together and suturing them with medical-grade nylon.
Once the abdominal muscles have been repaired, the excess skin will be removed and the remaining skin will also be sutured. This procedure results in a flatter stomach and smoother skin, with a scar at the hip level, which can be faded usingFraxel laserandUrgoTouch®laser treatments.
Performed under general anesthesia, this procedure removes all excess skin from the abdomen by lifting it toward the pubic area.
