Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess abdominal skin and the tightening of weakened abdominal muscles, resulting in a flatter, more toned stomach. Dr. John D. Ritrosky pays meticulous attention to your unique body type, ensuring a natural and aesthetically pleasing outcome. He utilizes advanced surgical techniques to minimize scarring and create a sculpted abdominal appearance. This procedure is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor your results to your desires and needs. In most cases, minimal scarring is hidden below the bikini line. 

 Full, mini, and modified abdominoplasties are done on an outpatient basis under intravenous anesthesia. Mini-abdominoplasties tighten the lower abdominal wall skin only, which leaves the shortest scar out of the different procedure types. A modified abdominoplasty addresses conditions where just the muscle wall or just the abdominal skin requires repair. Standard abdominoplasty procedures tighten all of the abdominal wall skin and muscles. Finally, an extended abdominoplasty tightens the abdomen and the flanks or sides, this scar may extend around to the lower back. 

Following abdominoplasty, recovery will likely involve a few weeks of downtime.  

 Abdominoplasties can often require a longer recovery time than other plastic surgery procedures. Patients are encouraged to start moving and walking regularly within 1-2 days for an optimal recovery process. Remember that every individual heals differently and it is important to reintroduce activities gradually and mindfully. Any swelling and discomfort can be managed with oral pain medication. Our team is always happy to address questions and concerns you may have before or after your procedure. 

Additional procedures that are frequently paired with abdominoplasties are Liposuction and/or breast procedures.