Tummy Tuck in Portland
Sometimes a healthy diet and regular exercise just aren't enough. Whether it's through pregnancy and childbirth, weight fluctuations, or other life changes, some people develop and can't seem to lose excess fat and skin around their midsection. If this sounds like you, you may want to consider a tummy tuck in Portland, Oregon performed by Dr. Yale S. Popowich.
To learn more about a tummy tuck or one of our other body contouring options, you can request a consultation online or call our office at (503) 546-1664.
Your Tummy Tuck
In Portland, a tummy tuck performed by Dr. Popowich can help you achieve a slimmer and more toned abdomen by removing excess fat and skin, as well as tightening weak or separated abdominal muscles. After their tummy tuck, many patients report that they have achieved improved self-confidence and that their clothes even fit better.
If you are planning to lose a significant amount of weight, or are considering future pregnancies, you should mention this during your consultation. Dr. Popowich will probably suggest that you wait to have your tummy tuck under those circumstances. He will also explain that a tummy tuck cannot fix stretch marks and that liposuction may be combined with your tummy tuck to fine-tune contours. Or, if loose skin is not a concern and your primary concern is excess fat, Dr. Popowich may suggest that liposuction alone be performed, instead of a tummy tuck.
Mini Tummy Tuck
Dr. Popowich recognizes that each patient is different. He chooses to offer a less invasive "mini tummy tuck" for people who are primarily concerned by excess fat in the lower abdomen (the area below the belly button). Unlike a full tummy tuck that requires 2 incisions, a mini abdominoplasty in Portland, Oregon only needs a single, shorter incision. Because a smaller area is treated and the incision is smaller, many patients find that recovery from a mini tummy tuck is more comfortable than recovery would be after a full tummy tuck.
Combining artistry with the science of medicine,
board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Yale S. Popowich
serves women and men in Portland.
Procedure & Recovery
Dr. Popowich performs abdominoplasty under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. During the procedure, he will make an incision just above the pubic bone area and, perhaps, another around the navel. He will adjust the location and length of these incisions based on your specific needs. He will then remove excess skin and fat, and repair weakened abdominal muscles.
As with most abdominal surgery, there will be downtime associated with a tummy tuck. After surgery, there will be some discomfort, and you'll need to avoid positions that would place strain on the treated area. Enjoy some rest and relaxation for a week or two. After recovery is complete, you can resume your normal activities, but with a slimmer, firmer shape.
