Tummy Tuck in Gilbert, AZ

Patients should be weight-stable for at least 6 months and within 15 pounds of their goal weight before their tummy tuck consultation. Weight fluctuations post-procedure can stretch the stomach and the supporting abdominal tissue, compromising the surgical results.

No, abdominoplasty surgery is not a solution for weight loss or obesity. Furthermore, patients should be weight-stable and close to their ideal weight before their tummy tuck. During your tummy tuck procedure, Dr. Jaiswal may remove several pounds of excess skin and stubborn fat, but this does not equate to significant weight loss, making a tummy tuck an inappropriate surgery for patients seeking weight loss solutions.

On the day of your tummy tuck, you will arrive at our state-of-the-art, world-class surgery center in Gilbert, Arizona. After being greeted by a patient coordinator, you will be escorted to the operating room, where board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rohit Jaiswal will meet you and prepare you for surgery. Your procedure will last 2 to 3 hours, but you will be unconscious, under general anesthesia, free of pain and discomfort. After Dr. Jaiswal performs your surgery, removing excess fat and skin, he will close and bandage your incisions.

Once you’re awake and the effects of the anesthesia have worn off, Dr. Jaiswal will discharge you to a caretaker, as you will not be able to drive. You can expect to feel groggy for some time post-procedure, as it can take several hours for the anesthesia to wear off completely. You should expect some discomfort, which can be managed with approved medication prescribed by Dr. Jaiswal. Patients must have all prescription medications on hand, all compression garments, and at least one lymphatic massage scheduled.

The first and most apparent sign of a great abdominoplasty result is a flat belly with natural-looking abdominal contours. To achieve this 3-dimensional result, Dr. Jaiswal will sculpt curves and contours to accentuate your newly flattened stomach. By combining some liposuction with your tummy tuck, Dr. Jaiswal artfully removes fat and reshapes the patient’s physique.

The second key to a successful tummy tuck is an inconspicuous or low scar. Scars can be detrimental to a patient’s self-esteem and confidence, so positioning the incision as low as possible, just above the pubic area, is critical to the success of a tummy tuck surgery. The scar should also be linear and narrow, concealed well below the bikini or underwear line for maximum privacy. Anything other than a thin, horizontal incision, hip to hip, would be disappointing regardless of placement.

Last but not least is a belly button that looks natural. It should look like your old, original belly button, but it isn’t too narrow of a slit, nor is it a perfect circle. To achieve this, Dr. Jaiswal will tack down the skin, tissue, and fat around the belly button so that your naval doesn’t appear too flat and has some dimension to it.

While you are guaranteed to look slimmer, fitter, and healthier after a tummy tuck, the procedure will not promote or strengthen your “abs.” Abdominoplasty surgery helps tighten the abdominal wall and sagging skin that can mask well-defined abs by removing excess fat and tissue; however, the procedure isn’t designed to deliver washboard abs. It will, however, give patients a better definition overall. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can tone your muscles and accentuate your results further with diet and core-strengthening exercises that focus on fat-burning and muscle-building around your midsection.

This depends on the extent of the tummy tuck and the patient’s needs. In most cases, during a full abdominoplasty, Dr. Jaiswal will create a new belly button. Dr. Jaiswal has performed thousands of tummy tuck cases over his career, and your new belly button will look completely natural once you’ve healed from your surgery.

A tummy tuck may require post-surgical drains for a period of no less than 5 days, and as long as 2 weeks. The purpose of the drains is to minimize fluid buildup and the risk of complications, which include infection, swelling, pain, and fever.

Muscle repair is not always required when undergoing a tummy tuck. However, it is considered an essential component of the procedure and can enhance a patient’s aesthetic outcome by helping to flatten and tone the abdomen. Dr. Jaiswal is a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon and will discuss his approach to your customized surgical plan during the consultation process, so you know what to expect before and after surgery.

No. Dr. Jaiswal utilizes advanced surgical techniques and dissolvable sutures to prevent stitch marks. They do not need to be removed and disintegrate over time naturally.

As with all surgery, swelling is temporary and will subside in time. Your body has experienced significant trauma in the form of pain, inflammation, and swelling. While there are ways to minimize postoperative swelling and inflammation, which can accelerate the healing process, you should expect to be swollen for approximately 2 months. Some patients report residual swelling that lasted 1 year until their results were fully realized. Abdominoplasty recovery may seem daunting, but your vigilance will pay off with excellent results. Your patience is worth the wait!

Yes, regardless of your abdominoplasty surgery, the female body is quite extraordinary and will adapt to your developing new addition. There are no risk factors to consider, although your stomach muscles may feel tighter as the fascia, or tissue, stretches your abdominal skin and muscles. This can cause skin redundancy, which may require a touch-up procedure to achieve pre-pregnancy results. We encourage patients to wait to have a tummy tuck until they are done having children to avoid additional surgeries in the same region.

Yes, many patients will combine additional procedures when undergoing tummy tuck surgery. Dr. Jaiswal does perform some liposuction during your tummy tuck; however, full-body sculpting is more robust and can be added to your abdominoplasty. Other common procedures to consider pairing with your tummy tuck procedure are breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction. When adding a breast procedure to abdominoplasty surgery, it is referred to as a mommy makeover, which is designed to restore and rejuvenate a woman’s figure to their pre-pregnancy body.

Immediately following your tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Jaiswal will instruct you to walk for 10 minutes every hour while awake. Patients should continue walking hourly for 4 to 10 weeks. During this time, our medical team, headed by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jaiswal, will continually evaluate your recovery and may recommend additional strength training and cardiovascular exercise like weight training, sit-ups, crunches, planks, elliptical, treadmill, and stationary bike. We encourage patients to focus on exceptional form during and after the recovery process while performing these exercises and activities.

Lifting instructions vary by patient, depending upon the extent of your tummy tuck surgery and subsequent recovery, but you can expect to be weak post-procedure. It will take approximately 8 to 10 weeks to regain full strength, but you may be able to hold your baby a little after just 2 weeks. General lifting restrictions for 10lbs to 20lbs are advised for 2 to 3 weeks. Lifting a baby out of their crib can be harmful to patients who have undergone abdominoplasty surgery if done too soon.

No, this is a normal sensation as your body has experienced significant trauma from surgery. Most patients present soreness and tightness in their mid-section after abdominoplasty surgery. Patients have also reported walking hunched over and cannot stand for extended periods during the first 2 weeks of their recovery. It’s critical to stay active for brief periods throughout the stages of recovery, but it’s just as important not to overdo it, too. This means no heavy lifting, long periods on your feet, and exaggerated movements. The recovery period is a chance to rest and relax, which expedites the healing process and maximizes outcomes.