Tummy Tuck
At Paragon Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mark Bishara offers tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) to address excess abdominal skin and fat and, when appropriate, weakened abdominal muscles. Your consultation focuses on the changes you would like to make, your health history and realistic options. Discuss the expected scars, potential risks, recovery needs and how future weight changes or pregnancy may affect your plan.
Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover
A personal plan. Clear expectations.
Planning Your Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck addresses excess abdominal skin and fat, with muscle repair when appropriate. Planning should distinguish loose skin, localized fat and muscle changes so you understand the scope of surgery.
Your Consultation
Bring your medical history, medications and questions. Discuss your goals, previous procedures and what matters most to you so the consultation can focus on suitable options and realistic expectations.
Options to Discuss
Discuss the areas that concern you, existing scars, skin quality and whether muscle repair may be appropriate. Ask how a tummy tuck differs from liposuction and where the incision would be placed.
Recovery & Follow-Up
Recovery depends on the extent of treatment and your individual healing. Before surgery, ask about support at home, time away from work, activity restrictions and follow-up. Follow the specific instructions provided for your care.
Questions specific to your plan: Discuss the abdominal changes you want assessed and ask which are included in the proposed tummy tuck plan. Clarify whether muscle repair or another procedure is being considered, why it may be appropriate, and how future plans, support at home and usual activities affect timing.
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Questions to Bring to Your Consultation
Is a tummy tuck a substitute for weight loss?
A tummy tuck is a contouring procedure, not a substitute for weight loss or exercise. Discuss planned weight changes and future pregnancy because they can affect the timing and outcome of surgery.
Will it remove all stretch marks?
Stretch marks may be removed only where the affected skin is excised. Ask your surgeon which areas would remain and what improvement may be realistic for your anatomy.