15 Sep Different types of tummy tucks in Toronto. Discover what type of abdominoplasty is right for you

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What is a Tummy Tuck?

Abdominoplasty, often known as a tummy tuck, involves removing excess skin and fat and tightening the abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter abdomen and narrower waistline. For Dr David Boudana, a tummy tuck is not a one-size-fits-all approach at his private Forest Hill plastic surgery clinic in Toronto. Various variations exist in this popular process, each created to address specific concerns while achieving the desired contour effectively.

How do you know which tummy tuck procedure is correct for you? The answer depends on your goals and your anatomy.

Full Tummy Tuck

A full abdominoplasty is ideal for patients who wish to flatten the area above and below the navel. It suits healthy men and women with weakened abdominal muscles or excess skin around the abdomen. This operation, also known as typical or normal abdominoplasty, requires a horizontal incision between the hip bones and sometimes around the umbilicus (navel). At his private Forest Hill plastic surgery clinic in Toronto, Dr David Boudana tightens the muscles. He pulls the skin down over the stomach to remove the excess during the procedure.

Mini Tummy Tuck

Even the thinnest people can be bothered by a stubborn tummy that no amount of dieting or exercise can make disappear. Mini abdominoplasty was explicitly created for this problem. It treats the area between the pubic bone and the navel, flattening the slight bulge in the lower abdomen. A short horizontal incision is made between the hip bones in the area covered by a bathing suit, allowing Dr David Boudana to tighten the underlying muscles and remove excess skin. As this treatment is less invasive than a traditional abdominoplasty, the navel does not need to be moved, and patients generally recover more quickly.

Extended Tummy Tuck

As the name suggests, extended abdominoplasty is a more extensive variant of full abdominoplasty. It is created to address the concerns of men and women who are generally in good condition but have excess skin around the stomach, hips, and sides of the lower back. A horizontal incision can extend across the lower abdomen and hips for a prolonged abdominoplasty, and a vertical incision may also be required. Dr David Boudana can treat a higher area and remove more excess tissue with this technique at his private Forest Hill plastic surgery clinic in Toronto. Patients undergoing this operation should expect a convalescence period of a few weeks.

Determining which tummy tuck is best for you

While the amount and location of excess skin are essential factors in choosing the style of abdominoplasty that’s right for you, other anatomical features can also play a role. The quality of your skin and your morphology can impact results. Scars left by previous surgical procedures also need to be assessed, as they can make future operations more difficult.

The location of fat deposits is also essential. While abdominoplasty can reduce the fat in front of the muscle wall, it does not treat the deeper visceral fat behind it. At his private Forest Hill plastic surgery clinic in Toronto, Dr David Boudana understands that abdominoplasty must be tailored to the patient’s needs to achieve the best results.

After discussing your specific goals and examining your anatomy, Dr David Boudana can inform you about your options, help you understand the type of results you can expect, and create a treatment plan that includes the appropriate variety of abdominoplasty as well as any other procedures that may be required.

Book your consultation today with Dr David Boudana at his private Forest Hill plastic surgery clinic in Toronto.

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