Bryn Mawr Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Westawski performs tummy tuck procedures to remove fat from the abdominal region while trimming away excess skin and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. Though abdominoplasty is not a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise, it can offer a solution for many patients when dieting and physical activity are simply not enough. For women, pregnancy and weight loss often leave behind sagging, excess skin that can also be corrected with a tummy tuck.

During the procedure, Dr. Westawski makes an incision just above the pubic area. Another incision is made around the belly button. All of the surrounding skin is then separated from the abdominal wall. Dr. Westawski sutures the loose muscles together, tightening them and creating a more solid abdominal wall to form a slimmer waist. He works with your muscles to create your own internal corset, giving women the shapely hourglass appearance they desire, or the tapered athletic look for men. The final step is to remove excess skin in order to produce a tighter, healthier-looking abdomen.

There are multiple modifications of the basic tummy-tuck, including Endoscopic abdominoplasty, Brazilian Tummy-tuck, and mini abdominoplasty. The options are tailored to your needs and goals. With every option available to get your ideal shape, the choice of surgeon is easy; Dr. Westawski will help you achieve your goals.

Clinical Information:

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals.

Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include:

• Pregnancy
• Aging
• Significant fluctuations in weight
• Heredity
• Prior surgery

Tummy tuck surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Abdominoplasty is a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
• You have realistic expectations
• You do not smoke

Although the results of an abdominoplasty procedure are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies may be advised to postpone abdominoplasty surgery.

What a tummy tuck won’t do:

Tummy tucks are not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. Also, tummy tuck operations cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be excised, generally the treated areas below the belly button.