

Immediately after surgery, you will notice that some areas above your incision line are numb with decreased sensation. Patients typically have noticeable swelling for the first 1-2 weeks after surgery before it begins to taper off, but it can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your swelling to completely resolve. Wearing your compression garment will help reduce the swelling. You can expect moderate swelling and bruising throughout your abdomen and in any areas where liposuction was performed. * He also puts all of his patients on a scar therapy program to help you form the best quality scars possible.*Ī tummy tuck procedure may be performed alone or as part of a Mommy Makeover. Sieber uses his extensive skill, advanced training, and knowledge as a plastic surgeon to deliver the best possible scar results. All of these options will be discussed with you in detail during your initial consultation.įor every patient, Dr.
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Other patients who have poor skin quality and excess skin that extends around into the hips may require an extended tummy tuck with longer scars to achieve optimal results.

The length of your scar is totally going to depend on the amount of excess tissue that needs to be removed so those patients with just a small amount of excess skin may be candidates for a short scar or mini-tummy tuck. We’ve all seen pictures or had friends with long wide scars after their tummy tuck surgeries, but that doesn’t always need to be the case. One of the biggest deterrents for many women who want a tummy tuck is the scars. It’s about body contouring so the ideal candidates for a tummy tuck are those patients who are of normal weight with an active, healthy lifestyle, but who have excess skin and/or stubborn areas of fat. David Sieber Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco and Bay Area will work closely with you to understand your goals for tummy tuck surgery, and together you’ll develop the personalized surgical plan that will best deliver your desired outcome.
