Dr. Henry A. Mentz, III, MD, PA, FACS, FICS - Before & After's

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is the most common procedure for flattening the stomach. The tummy tuck is helpful to women who have stretched muscles and skin after pregnancy, or for women who have lost a great deal of weight. The procedure removes excess skin from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. The resulting scar is permanent, but can be hidden below the bikini line. Along with the tummy tuck, Dr. Mentz may recommend liposuction to remove excess fat deposits, creating a more desirable body contour. This procedure can be performed in 1 to 2 hours.

New advances in tummy tucks can make your operation safer, more comfortable and achieve a better result. Tumescent liposuction improves waistline contours, lateral tension techniques offer a softer appearance to your new tummy and make it easier to hide scars, incremental compression garments on the legs lower complications and special belly button techniques can make your tummy prettier and appear more natural and unoperated.

Dr. Mentz and his expert staff have a great experience with liposuction and tummy tucks. He will do his best to maximize your result with minimal detectability and risk.

After your procedure Dr. Mentz may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse trained to assist in your recovery. The recovery period is usually 1-2 weeks. You may begin to exercise in 6 weeks.

Before	After	Description
		TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION This is a 33 year-old mother of 5 who had a tummy-tuck, liposuction of the hips, waist, knees, inner and outer thighs. The result is a slender, shapely figure. Her body now feels stronger and more fit. She is also enjoying a renewed sense of sense of self-confidence.
		TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION
		TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION
		TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION
		TUMMY TUCK AND LIPOSUCTION