Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania
including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, State College, and Danville

What is the difference between stomach liposuction and tummy tuck procedure?
Liposuction performed in the stomach area targets excess fat lying on top of the abdominal muscles. The tummy tuck procedure is used to tighten the muscles of the abdomen for a more toned, fit appearance. Patients may opt to have liposuction and abdominoplasty performed during one surgery in order to get a more dramatic, sexier stomach contour. Save on surgical costs and healing time by having both surgeries together. During your personal consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to a skilled cosmetic surgeon about your goals, and find out if one or both procedures will give you the results you’re after.

Will my tummy tuck results last throughout the years?        

While tightening of the abdominal muscles will improve the appearance of your stomach, remember that great abs cannot be seen under layers of fat. You can still gain weight in the stomach area, so it is your job to do your part with healthy eating and exercise. Maintain strong, beautifully-toned abs with a strategic combination of cardiovascular exercise and muscle-specific moves. Your abdominoplasty tummy tuck physician can recommend ways to keep your abdominal results looking sexy.

What will happen to my tummy tuck results if I become pregnant?
Ideally, you should time your tummy tuck procedure to happen after you have finished having children.  Because the procedure involves tightening of the abdominal muscles, these results can be undone when the belly grows with a pregnancy.  If you do happen to conceive after a tummy tuck procedure, your doctor may recommend you have the procedure repeated afterwards to achieve similar results.

What are the risks involved with a tummy tuck procedure?

Every surgery carries some risk, so make sure you fully understand the potential complications and side effects that could occur during and following abdominoplasty surgery.  Your skilled cosmetic surgeon will go over all the details during your initial consultation and your pre-surgery appointment.  Be sure to disclose all current health and health history information accurately during the comprehensive evaluation.  While rare, abdominoplasty risks include Infection, blood clots, anesthesia reaction, severe scarring, hematoma, necrosis, loss of abdominal sensation, and others.  Schedule your confidential abdominoplasty consultation today. 

Is the abdominoplasty cosmetic procedure affordable?

During your confidential tummy tuck consultation, your cosmetic surgeon will discuss comprehensive procedure costs with you, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet with a financial counselor to design a plan for integrating cosmetic surgery into your budget. At The Cosmetics Program, we do all we can to keep costs competitive and affordable for Pennsylvania patients who are ready to make cosmetic changes. Send us an E-Mail to set up your informational visit.

If you live in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, State College, or Danville, Pennsylvania, find out more about the beautiful benefits of the abdominoplasty procedure. Call or E-Mail The Cosmetics Program at Geisinger Medical Center for a personal and confidential consultation.

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