MALE TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE DETAILS

Every tummy tuck performed by Dr. Brown is unique and customized to meet your goals. General anesthesia is used and Dr. Brown uses only accredited facilities with board-certified Anesthesiologists. A combination of liposuction and skin removal will be utilized by Dr. Brown. The main difference between male and female tummy tucks are how the waste is sculpted. Men desire a more masculine waist while women desire a more narrow waist.

Once the incision has been created, Dr. Brown will repair the abdominal muscles to restore a sculpted and toned appearance. He will then begin reducing unwanted fat, taking special care to ensure a natural-looking result. Finally, he will remove excess skin and close over a surgical drain with dissolvable sutures. Special dressings and an abdominal compression garment will be placed.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?

You can expect to be at home not doing much for the first two weeks. Early recovery will extend to 6 weeks and during that time swelling and bruising will decrease significantly. It will take several months for all of the surgical swelling to go away while scars take a full year to mature and remodel.

Dr. Brown will advise you on any drains that may have been placed, symptoms that are likely to be experienced and complications to look out for. You will be instructed on how to manage your drains, compression garments, bandages, showering, and what activities you can and cannot engage in.

Drains are typically removed by your one week visit, depending on how much fluid is being collected. Ensure that you have assistance so as to not exert yourself physically. It is recommended you take two weeks off of work, depending on how physically demanding your work is.