Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is typically a fairly extensive surgical procedure, so there is some risk involved. You can mitigate the risks by selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon who can explain these risks thoroughly and ensure youre aware of the lengths to which they go to mitigate them.

Dr. Kayastha works with patients of varying weights and BMIs to help them find a procedure or treatment thats right for their anatomy and goals. In some cases, this may mean a certain surgery needs to be put off until the patient achieves a healthy, stable weight.

Its important to be at or near your ideal weight if youre considering a tummy tuck, due to weight fluctuations having an effect on your results as well as certain weight levels may have increased risks for complications.

You should be instructed to get up and move around every so often during the course of your tummy tuck recovery, but not fully upright, as this can cause stress on your incision sites.

Yes. A tummy tuck can tighten the underlying abdominal muscles using specialized sutures.

Most patients use medication for one to two weeks. Dr. Kayastha takes multiple measures to ensure that your experience is as pain-free as possible. He uses an On-Q pain pump that drips local anesthetic into your surgical site to decrease your pain. He also commonly prescribes a muscle relaxant for after surgery to prevent muscle soreness that contributes to discomfort.

Depending on the placement of your abdominal problem bulge, it can be due to a few factors. The first is diastasis recti, in which your abdominal muscles separate and allow your internal organs to press through. Other times, lower belly fat is just incredibly stubborn and does not shrink regardless of exercise.

The fat and skin that are removed do not typically weigh that much - usually around an average of one to three pounds.

Generally speaking, tummy tuck results are very long-lasting when patients are already at a stable weight prior to the procedure. Life events such as pregnancy, aging, and significant changes in weight can change the outcome but tummy tuck procedures typically result in nearly permanent body proportion changes.

An in-person consultation will make this clear. In general, if you have lost a lot of weight or have had kids, the best procedure is usually a tummy tuck to reduce excess skin as well as fat. If you have mild to moderate fat and your skin is not loose, then liposuction or CoolSculpting may be the correct procedure for you.

There is no scarless tummy tuck. Your scar will depend on the exact procedure you undergo (full, mini, vertical, or circumferential tummy tuck). Dr. Kayastha uses gentle meticulous techniques during surgery to give you the best scar possible. After surgery, he has an extensive regimen in place to optimize the healing of your incisions and ultimately your scar. He commonly uses taping, scar massage, Embrace scar therapy, Biocorneum, and Fraxel laser to give his patients the best scar possible.

Yes, you can get pregnant after a tummy tuck. Dr. Kayastha advises patients seeking a tummy tuck to wait until they are done having children before considering a tummy tuck. This is because pregnancy and childbirth affects the abdominal region perhaps most of all, which can significantly alter your results.

Yes, people who struggle with excess skin in their abdominal region may feel self-conscious or uncomfortable wit exercise, so often a tummy tuck is an empowering procedure that helps people enhance their fitness level following their results. It is not a weight loss method, however.

Before an abdominoplasty, Dr. Kayastha will give you instructions restricting certain medications, avoiding tobacco products and alcohol, and fasting the day prior to surgery. Dr. Kayastha creates a personalized, detailed preparation and recovery plan for all his tummy tuck patients.

The cost of a tummy tuck here in Albany typically ranges from $4,000 to $10,000, but that number may vary based on the extent of your surgery. Dr. Kayastha offers you a personalized estimate during your consultation.

There is no definite answer to this question because each patient is unique. The most significant weight loss experienced at K Plastic Surgery is about 15 pounds. However, typical patients only lose about 2 pounds with an abdominoplasty. This is because a tummy tuck is not a weight-loss procedure, but rather a body contouring one.

The cost of a tummy tuck here in Albany typically ranges from $4,000 to $10,000, but that number may vary based on the extent of your surgery. Dr. Kayastha offers you a personalized estimate during your consultation.

When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Kayastha, tummy tucks are perfectly safe procedures.

Anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their midsection may be a candidate. You should be in good general health and near your ideal body weight. Those who have had kids, lost weight, or both are the most common people seeking a tummy tuck.

There is no expiration date on a tummy tuck. The factors that would have changed you before like aging, weight gain/loss, and pregnancy will continue to affect you after your tummy tuck. In general, it is best to have a stable weight and be done having children before considering a tummy tuck.

Tummy tucks are an excellent option for men looking to lose excess skin and stubborn fat in the abdominal area.

Abdominoplasties are highly effective ways to help people with a variety of abdominal appearance issues achieve a flatter, more toned abdomen with firmer muscles.

If diet and exercise arent enough to get rid of pockets of stomach fat in unwanted areas, surgical and non-surgical fat reduction can be performed. With other issues, such as excess skin, surgery may be the only or most effective way to get the contour you want.

There is no definite answer to this question because the results vary from patient to patient. In fact, Dr. Kayastha makes a very specific point of telling patients that no specific post-operative waistline enhancement is guaranteed. For example, if a patient has mostly loose skin, their size may not change very much at all following an abdominoplasty. What is guaranteed is that their midsection will be more shapely and tightly contoured following a tummy tuck.

Many patients will spend one night in the hospital following the surgery. The first two weeks are the hardest. During these weeks, the patient is encouraged to walk and do normal, non-strenuous activities as much as possible. Most patients use pain medication for one to two weeks. Weeks two to four see many patients feeling much closer to normal. This is when some patients start returning to work. Strenuous exercises like CrossFit and long-distance running require 6 weeks of recovery.

The cost of your tummy tuck will depend on your unique circumstances. A consultation is needed to get an accurate cost estimate. See our pricing page for average costs for the procedure you are interested in. We offer financing (kplasticsurgery.com/resources/payment-options/) to help pay for your procedure if needed. Call / contact us to schedule you consultation and to get a cost estimate for your tummy tuck.

Any time the skin is cut to perform surgery there must be a scar. The length of your scar will depend on the type of surgery and how extensive it is. Dr. Kayastha is committed to using the shortest scars possible while still achieving the results you want. Dr. Kayastha takes great care to ensure that you will have the best scar possible. Surgery is performed precisely and gently. After surgery multiple techniques including taping, silicone sheeting, scar cream, massage and lasers may be used to optimize the appearance of your scar.