"When I met Dr. Pickart, I felt at ease. I knew that I
had found the right surgeon for me... And I was right! My
breasts and my tummy turned out perfect."
-Patient R.T., after bilateral breast reductions (with lifts) and
after a simultaneous abdominoplasty
"I wasn't sure that I was going to have the hysterectomy
at all. But I thought about getting a tummy tuck at the same
time... So my gynecologist recommended Dr. Pickart. He's
such a great guy. Getting that tummy tuck made the whole experience
worthwhile. I never would have gone through with the hysterectomy
without Dr. Pickart's tummy tuck. I look great, and I feel
great."
-Patient W.M., after a total abdominal hysterectomy and a simultaneous
abdominoplasty
Did you know...?
Dr. Pickart routinely lectures on body contouring after significant weight loss. Ventura County has numerous support groups for patients who have undergone gastric bypass and gastric banding procedures. Call our office find out when the next lecture is scheduled.
Did you know that Dr. Pickart wrote the tummy tuck chapter for the
forthcoming
textbook,
The
Cosmetic
Surgery
Patient:
The
Aesthetician's
Role. Look for
it
this winter
in
medical
bookstores and
at Amazon.com.
Or,
call our office
at (805) 648-4567,
and we'll
reserve a copy
of
the book for you.
Sometimes, Flatter is Better:
The Tummy Tuck
I've dieted. I've exercised. I've tried everything. But I just can't get rid of my tummy.
-Patient S.K.
For some patients, diet and exercise are just not enough. Pregnancies, for example, stretch out a mother's skin and her abdominal fascia (the tough, fibrous sheath around the abdominal muscles). While dieting can get rid of the fat, and while exercise can bulk up the muscles, neither dieting nor exercise can re-tighten the stretched skin or the loose fascia.
A Flatter, Firmer Tummy
Formally known as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is designed to firm and smooth a patient's belly. The procedure removes excess abdominal skin, tightens the fascia surrounding the muscles of the abdominal wall, and may also remove excess fat. The result is a flatter abdominal profile.
Now I look like I did when I was in high school!
-Patient S.K.
There are a variety of techniques for performing a tummy tuck that can help you achieve results like S.K.'s. Dr. Pickart can advise you regarding which one is best for you.
Tummy Tucks & Liposuction
For some patients, liposuction, rather than a tummy tuck, will produce the hoped-for abdominal improvement. For others, liposuction may be performed to enhance the results of a tummy tuck. Dr. Pickart will suggest how complimentary technologies can improve your results.
Generally, a tummy tuck is considered to be a more extensive procedure than liposuction alone, and tummy tucks usually require a lengthier recovery. Dr. Pickart performs his abdominoplasties only in accredited surgical facilities. You'll be put to sleep by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist.
Many men have benefited from tummy tucks too! Men can also inherit loose skin and bulging abdominal muscles, making them perfect candidates for a tummy tuck.
What if you have lost a significant amount of weight? A tummy tuck alone may not be your best solution. If you have undergone a gastric bypass or a laparoscopic gastric band, find out if post-bariatric body contouring is right for you.
Find out more about how the latest technologies can help you achieve your goals for a flatter, firmer tummy. Contact us to request a consultation.
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