Liposculpture | Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | Pressotherapy | Ultrasound | Cellulite Treatment




Liposculture is a simple procedure. By using an efficient vacuum device, the surgeon can remove unwanted fat from the abdomen, hips, flanks, arms, thighs, legs and even the neck area.

Also termed Liposuction, it is safe and it is effective– which is one of the reasons its become so popular. With minimal scarring in selected areas in the body it can sculpture the body removing unwanted areas of fat which will not be eliminated by dieting, exercises or massages.

Most of my patients come to me with the desire to remove excess fat from an area that has always bothered them. Of course, a healthy diet and regular exercise go a long way in maintaining the results.

It is not an instant miracle. It is not the cure for obesity. But it is a quick method to remove excess fat from an area which persist despite the diet exercises and massage.

In male patients the problem of localized fat is around the abdomen, flank and hips. But what really bothers them is the “love handles”.

Localized fat interferes with daily clothing fit along the waist line. “It makes my pants fall lower and lower and my shirt to come out over the belt line.”

A tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tightened. This procedure can drastically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. The procedure is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies have stretched their abdomen so far that it does not return to it's normal shape. A tummy tuck is also helpful for those who have lost a significant amount of weight but still possess loose, sagging skin. Tummy tucks are often performed in conjunction with liposuction.

The best candidates for an abdominoplasty are men or women in good health and relatively good shape, but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that does not respond to diet or exercise. Those who are considering losing a significant amount of weight, or women still planning future pregnancies, may want to consider waiting before undergoing the tummy tuck procedure.

During the tummy tuck procedure a horizontal incision is made just above the pubic area and excess skin and fat is removed from the abdomen. Skin is separated from the abdominal wall. The underlying muscles of the abdominal wall are then tightened. The abdominal skin is then drawn downward and the excess is removed. Some of these risks of tummy tucks include infection and blood clots. These can be treated easily and are rare. Tummy Tucks can improve abdominal appearance, however the procedure has been known to leave scarring. Some scarring can be severe and may require a second operation.

There are other alternatives to the tummy tuck procedure. A mini tummy tuck can be performed, in which only improves the appearance of the abdomen below the navel. During a mini tummy tuck, only a short horizontal incision is made and the skin is separated only between the incision line and the navel. Another alternative is undergoing liposuction in order to remove the abdominal fat. Liposuction can also be performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck.

Please consult wth Dr. Wiegering as to which procedure will best meet your needs.