AbdominoplastyTummy Tuck Surgery in Latham, New York

A mini tummy tuck is the least invasive abdominoplasty procedure we perform.

Dr. Polynice suggests this procedure for patients with fat deposits below the belly button. The lower abdominal muscles will be tightened, and excess skin is removed through an incision just above the bikini line. Liposuction is used to remove fat and gently contour a flatter stomach.

A mini tummy tuck is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. If patients have more than a small pouch under the belly button, a full abdominoplasty may be recommended.

A full abdominoplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure that addresses the entire stomach area, removing fat and excess skin. This operation, sometimes called a power tuck, also tightens loose abdominal muscles. For many people, this is a great choice following weight loss and childbirth.

The incision line will run below underwear but will extend across the entire pelvic bone. During a full tummy tuck, a new belly button will be formed, and any stretch marks below a patient’s current belly button will be removed.

Following weight loss and childbirth, skin elasticity may not return to normal despite diet and exercise. Many patients choose a tummy tuck to achieve a sculpted stomach and find this procedure extremely rewarding.

An extended tummy tuck is usually performed on patients with excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen and lower back, like love handles. The incision will extend from the back of one side of the hips along the bikini line to the other side.

Patients will be able to wear bathing suits without anyone knowing they had a body contouring procedure performed.

One of the tummy tuck procedures available at The Plastic Surgery Center at Williams is the R.E.A.L. tummy tuck which stands for Reconstructive Extended Abdominoplasty with Liposuction. This procedure addresses the entire stomach, upper thighs, hips, and lower back.

In addition to the aspects of an extended tummy tuck, a R.E.A.L. tummy tuck involves Dr. Polynice performing liposuction to remove excess fat deposits more efficiently, as well as a complete reconstruction of the abdominal wall to restore the core muscles that were separated by weight gain/loss or multiple pregnancies.

If also needed, Dr. Polynice will perform liposuction to address any fat pockets on the upper abdomen and back.

A floating abdominoplasty is a modern, innovative procedure that allows Dr. Polynice to shape the tummy and tighten the abdominal muscles through a small incision in the lower abdomen and without any incisions around the belly button.

Through this lower abdominal incision, the excess skin is removed and the belly button is detached and elevated from the inside, making it “float” above the muscles. The muscles of the abdomen or rectus muscles can then be shaped and tightened all the way from the sternum to the pubic area.

Very often an endoscopic or special camera is used to help with this repair since the incision in the lower abdomen is so short. The skin of the abdomen is then tightened up and the belly button is reattached from the inside.
Liposuction is also performed during the procedure to further shape and sculpt the abs. The result of the floating abdominoplasty is tight, flat abs, all with a much shorter scar than with a traditional tummy tuck and no telltale scars around the belly button.