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Albert W. Chow M.D.
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San Francisco, CA 94109
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Sculpt Your Abdomen with Plastic Surgery
Tummy Tuck Procedures San Francisco
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, is designed to help sculpt and tone the midsection. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to achieve a slim waistline with diet and exercise, tummy tuck procedures are an effective solution. Dr. Albert Chow, serving San Francisco and surrounding areas, offers advanced abdominoplasty and cosmetic procedures to meet your specific goals. Please contact Dr. Chow to schedule a consultation to find out how you can attain sculpted abs.
Who Does a Tummy Tuck Benefit?
The best candidates for a tummy tuck are patients in good health with stubborn fat deposits or excessive abdominal skin that just won’t tighten, regardless of regular exercise or healthy diet. The surgery is particularly effective for women who have had multiple pregnancies and stretched their abdominal muscles past the point where exercise can target these spots.
Types of Tummy Tuck Procedures
Often performed in conjunction with liposuction, a tummy tuck is generally a two to three hour procedure performed under general anesthesia. During a tummy tuck, Dr. Chow makes an incision in the lower abdomen to remove excess fat and manually tighten the muscles. In some cases, Dr. Chow can reposition your belly button to fit with your newly shaped abdomen.
Dr. Chow offers the following abdominoplasty procedures:
Standard Tummy Tuck – Tightens all of the abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin. Commonly combined with liposuction.
Endoscopic Tummy Tuck - Accomplishes the same goals as the traditional tummy tuck, but uses skinny surgical tools and a camera inserted through small incisions to tighten the muscles and remove excess amounts of fat. Scarring is minimal with this approach.
Mini Tummy Tuck - Tightens only the abdominal muscles and skin below the belly button.
Extended Tummy Tuck – Removes fat from the sides of the waist as well as the abdomen.
If you are interested in finding out more about effective tummy tuck procedures, contact Dr. Albert Chow, serving San Francisco and surrounding communities.
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Most patients have minimal pain following a tummy tuck procedure. After surgery, patients should rest at home for a few days. You may have bruising and swelling during the first few weeks, but should expect to make a full recovery in the following weeks. As a precautionary measure, you should refrain from any rigorous activity for at least six weeks.
Tummy Tuck Risks
The risk of complications during and after tummy tuck surgery are relatively small. Most patients will experience some swelling or bruising during their recovery. In extremely rare cases, a patient may have excessive bleeding, infection, or numbness during the healing process. To avoid possible complications, it is important that you adhere to all post-surgical instructions provided by Dr. Chow. As an expert in tummy tuck procedures, Dr. Chow will take every step possible to minimize the risks.
Contact Our Tummy Tuck Specialist
For more information about tummy tuck procedures, contact the San Francisco plastic surgery practice of Dr. Chow to schedule a consultation. Dr. Chow offers the most up-to-date information about tummy tucks, body lifts, breast augmentations, and other advanced plastic surgery procedures.