Tummy Tuck in Kelowna
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, creates a firmer, flatter abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and repairing the abdominal muscles.
Trim your abdomen for a smoother shape
A tummy tuck restores your figure by removing unwanted excess fat and skin and repairing weakened abdominal muscles. It is often combined with liposuction to achieve the best possible result.
Like liposuction, abdominoplasty is not a treatment for obesity or a shortcut to weight loss. It generally does not reduce stretch marks, although some improvement may be seen if the marks are on skin that is removed. For women who have had a caesarean section, the old scar is either removed or subtly integrated into the abdominoplasty scar.
Tummy Tuck: the procedure, results and recovery
The procedure
A full abdominoplasty requires general anaesthesia and is carried out on a day care basis. A horizontal incision is made above the pubic line, its shape and length depending on the degree of correction needed. Weakened abdominal muscles are repaired and excess fat and skin removed.
A second incision around the navel may be needed to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen. The incision is closed in layers with absorbable sutures, with skin dressings and a compression garment.
Results
A tummy tuck gives a firmer, flatter abdomen and a contour more proportionate to your body type and weight.
Recovery
You will be given specific instructions to aid your recovery, including how to care for the surgical site, medications, and when to follow up with Dr. Peterson.
Before undergoing any cosmetic surgical procedure, consult with your physician and your plastic surgeon to determine if cosmetic surgery is an appropriate choice for you.
Tummy Tuck results
Before and after photos of a tummy tuck patient of Dr. Peterson.
Results may vary. Every patient is different; photos are shown for general information and are not a guarantee of your outcome.
Dr. Brian D. Peterson
BSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Board-certified plastic surgeon
- Founder and Medical Director, Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
- Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
- Fellowship Director, Aesthetic & Breast Surgery, UBC
- Past President, Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
Dr. Brian D. Peterson entered his specialty practice in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Kelowna in 1992, after fellowship training in breast and aesthetic surgery. The primary focus of his practice is aesthetic cosmetic plastic surgery, and he lectures internationally.
Dr. Peterson and his team are dedicated to an exceptional standard of patient education and care. No matter the scale of your cosmetic goals, each case is treated with an extraordinary level of dedication and attention to detail.
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