Beginners Guide To A Tummy Tuck Video

Whether you have lost a lot of weight or just had a baby, it can be hard to get rid of excess skin. Learn about tummy tuck surgery in this video from a professional plastic surgeon.

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Determine the type of tummy tuck
Make a choice based on the degree of laxity in stomach
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Dr. Craven grew up in the Austin, Texas area and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in only 3 years and received the College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award. Dr. Cameron Craven completed a 6 year integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He has received numerous awards and honors for academic achievement and has given presentations at local and national meetings regarding his research projects and scientific publications. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Travis County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society and he is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

DR. CAMERON CRAVEN: Hi. I'm Dr. Cameron Craven from Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, and I'm going to give you a general overview on tummy tuck or abdominal plasty techniques. A tummy tuck or abdominal plasty is generally performed on a hospital setting under general anesthesia or IV sedation. Your surgeon should discuss with you which type of tummy tuck is right for you. Depending on the degree of laxity that you may have in your abdominal region, this will help determine what type of tummy tuck operation would best benefit you. Some tummy tuck operations do not involve altering the structure of the muscle of the abdominal wall, while other techniques involve tightening the muscle. This would be appropriate in patients that may have a diastasis or spreading of the abdominal wall muscles, such as may happen after childbirth. Other tummy tuck techniques may be less invasive and may involve the use of an endoscope for assistance, and it involves slightly smaller incisions. It is important to remember, however, that if you have a significant amount of excess skin and/or fat, the size and incision necessary to remove the excess skin and fat will be larger than for patients that have minimal excess skin or fat. Once again, always make sure that you consult with a qualified plastic surgeon before having a procedure performed.

Beginners Guide to a Tummy Tuck Video

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