Tummy Tuck in
Gilbert, Arizona

Patients should be weight-stable for a period of no less than 6 months and within 15 pounds of their goal weight before their tummy tuck consultation. Weight fluctuations post procedure can stretch your stomach and the supporting abdominal tissue, thereby compromising the outcome of your surgical results.

No, abdominoplasty surgery is not a solution for weight loss or obesity. Furthermore, it’s important that patients are weight stable and close to their ideal weight prior to their tummy tuck. During your tummy tuck procedure Dr. Jaiswal will remove several pounds of excess skin and stubborn fat, but this does not equate to substantial or significant weight loss and is not an appropriate 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 back to the operating room where board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, will meet you and prepare you for your 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. After you wake, the anesthesia begins to subside, and Dr. Jaiswal is satisfied with your condition, he 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 prescriptions medications on-hand, all compression garments, and at least 1 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 in a way that 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 your 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 creating a belly button that looks natural. It should look like your old, original belly button, but 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, the procedure isn’t designed to provide you with washboard abs. It will, however, give patients better definition overall, and if you maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes regular exercise and healthy eating habits, you can tone your muscles and accentuate your results further with diet and core-strengthening exercises that will focus fat burning and muscle building around your midsection.

This is dependent upon the extent of your tummy tuck and the needs of the patient. In most cases, for a full abdominoplasty, Dr. Jaiswal will create a new belly button. Dr. Jaiswal has performed thousands of tummy tuck cases over the life of 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 prior to and post-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, your 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 also 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 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 you are done having children to avoid additional surgeries in the same region.

Yes, many patients will combine adjunct 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 is a breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction surgery. 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. Rohit Jaiswal, MD, 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, you can expect to be weak post procedure. It will take approximately 8 to 10 weeks before you regain full strength, but you may be able to hold your baby a little bit 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 following abdominoplasty surgery. Patients have also reported walking hunched over and cannot stand for extended periods of time during the first 2 weeks of their recovery. It’s critical to stay active for brief periods of time 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 and will expedite the healing process and maximize outcomes.