How to Choose the Best Tummy Tuck Surgeon?

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Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery

black lingerieWhile innovations in cosmetic surgery have dramatically improved the safety and efficacy of procedures such as tummy tuck, the skill and experience of the operating surgeon continues to be the most vital determinant in the final outcome of the procedure.

Selecting the best surgeon for a tummy tuck procedure is the key to ensuring aesthetically desirable, long lasting and natural looking results.

It is important to assess the surgeon’s qualifications, training and experience in performing an advanced procedure such as tummy tuck. A stellar surgeon will always be open about their professional credentials, safety record, and patient satisfaction rates in any procedure. The surgeon and their staff should be able to make the patient feel welcome and address all their concerns and doubts in an accurate and satisfactory manner.

Outstanding, innovative, and board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and surrounding communities in The Birthplace of Aviation.

About Dr. Kaufman

Dr. Kaufman is a board certified plastic surgeon, having received his board certification from the prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). With training and experience of nearly three decades behind him in various surgical procedures, Dr. Kaufman is one of the pre-eminent figures in the field of cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Attributes of a Good Tummy Tuck Surgeon

A patient should look for the following attributes while choosing a tummy tuck surgeon:

  • Professional demeanor, candid approach, easy conversationalist
  • Driven by a passion to improve the patients’ lives through the skill of plastic surgery
  • Naturally attuned to the patient’s expectations, goals, aspirations and concerns
  • Having an intimate understanding of the abdominal anatomy
  • Having a natural sense of art and aesthetics, and an eye for balance, proportion, form and beauty

Focus on Customization and Innovation

Each individual has a unique anatomy and personal aesthetic goals, and the best results in any cosmetic surgery procedure can be achieved when the surgeon tailors the procedure according to the specific needs of a patient. Best levels of patient satisfaction are usually achieved when the procedure is customized to produce more targeted and natural looking results.

The patient should get the maximum advantage in terms of advanced surgical techniques and technology, which are typically more effective and include improvements upon older techniques. Innovative solutions can help create less invasive, less painful body contouring results involving shorter recovery and lower risks.

Why Choose an ABPS Board Certified Surgeon?

ABPS is the leading board of certification in the US, and the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). A rigorous selection process is performed before a surgeon is awarded this certification.

ABPS board certified plastic surgeons typically invest in high quality standards and best practices, adopt cutting edge surgical techniques and technology, pursue continuing education, and follow the latest safety protocols. This allows them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their patients in every single surgical or non-surgical aesthetic procedure.

Astute and profound plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman receives patients from Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and other cities and towns in this part of The Buckeye State for tummy tuck surgery.

To learn more about cosmetic treatment and procedures or to schedule a consultation by Cleveland Ohio area plastic surgeon, Dr. Bram Kaufman, please contact us at 1-216-778-2245 or click here.

Tummy Tuck Surgery

2O_yNwqpA92KTl90IERIh6oGMRO0vVYzyNCBd_CrpBs,CIHbm3aCj53nUhuHdKRPHxBIWwlO3yUqexVO-SMxR_cTummy tuck is one of the popular body contouring cosmetic surgery procedures today in the US. Careful planning and preparation will help to ensure a desirable and healthy outcome and high patient satisfaction levels in this surgery.

A stellar preparation will also cover the steps that the patient must take during the post-operative recovery phase.

Well-prepared patients are typically more confident about the surgery and achieve better outcomes in the end. Patients in Cleveland, OH, and surrounding communities in this area have an opportunity to receive tummy tuck from board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman MD. FACS.

Healthy Diet

One of the primary parts of the preparation process is to start on a balanced diet well ahead of tummy tuck plastic surgery. Nutritious foods will support the immunity and reduce the risk of infection and other complications. The patient should increase the intake of lean proteins, which will help them to sustain the surgery better and heal faster. Fish, eggs, chicken, yogurt and light cheese can provide more proteins.

Although vitamins are essential to the diet, the patient will be required to avoid any supplements of vitamin E before and after tummy tuck. Once the patient starts on a balanced diet before the surgery, they will find it easier to continue the habit during recovery and beyond. Healthy eating habits will help them to maintain the results of tummy tuck surgery for years to come.

A balanced diet will also enable the patient to have a moderate and stable body weight prior to tummy tuck. In any case, patients must follow the surgeon’s guidance and avoid crash dieting and other extreme measures to reduce weight.

Fitness and Exercise

The patient should ideally begin on a regular exercise and fitness regimen from the time they have decided to seek tummy tuck surgery. This will improve their metabolic rate and strengthen the muscle mass. Surgery as well as recovery becomes easier for such patients. Exercise and fitness will also contribute to an overall leaner and more proportionate body.

Patients with good fitness levels will typical avoid natural weight gain in the days and weeks following tummy tuck when they are required to avoid strenuous exercises. A regular exercise routine will become a part of the patient’s long-term healthy habits, and will support the maintenance of tummy tuck results for years. Successful and dependable cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kaufman receives patients from Cleveland, Ohio, and other surrounding towns and neighborhoods.

Other Adjustments 

If the patient is a smoker, they will be required to give up smoking at least two to three weeks prior to tummy tuck surgery. Smokers have a greater risk of complications during the procedure and may have a slower recovery. Nicotine in the blood will cause the blood vessels to constrict and reduce the flow of oxygen in the body.

Risk of clotting and other complications may increase if the patient is taking blood thinning drugs, NSAIDs or certain vitamins and herbal supplements. Some of the prescription medications may also have to be rescheduled in consultation with the physician.

To learn more about cosmetic treatment and procedures or to schedule a consultation by Cleveland Ohio area plastic surgeon, Dr. Bram Kaufman, please contact us at 1-216-778-2245 or click here.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Plastic Surgery 

shutterstock_21195016Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck, is a body contouring cosmetic surgery procedure involving a number of steps. Depending on the surgical technique chosen by the surgeon, the steps may slightly vary. At the time of pre-op consultation, the surgeon will explain the procedure steps and educate the patient about tummy tuck surgery.

Once the patient is aware of what the tummy tuck surgery will entail, it will typically make them less anxious and they will be better prepared to go through the surgery.

Profound and successful plastic surgeon Dr. Bram Kaufman provides tummy tuck surgery and various other aesthetic procedures to patients in Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and surrounding locations in The Birthplace of Aviation.

Incision Placement

Following general anesthesia, the first step in tummy tuck surgery will be to create incisions in discreet locations within the abdominal area. The length and number of incisions will depend on the type of technique applied. A mini abdominoplasty may only involve a small incision made under the navel, while a circumferential tummy tuck will require an incision around the entire waist line, including the back.

Repositioning of the Navel

In a full tummy tuck surgery, navel repositioning may sometimes be involved. This will help make the tightened and lifted abdomen appear more natural. The surgeon may decide to detach the original navel and place it in a more youthful location. Sometimes the old navel may not be re-attached, but a new navel may be artificially sculpted. Such an artistic cosmetic surgery procedure should only be performed by an experienced surgeon.

Tightening Underlying Abdominal Muscles

The underlying muscles in the abdomen may become weak or separated over the years, which can cause the area to sag. Through the incisions, the surgeon will separate the abdominal skin from the abdominal walls. The muscles will be pulled closer together and stitched into a position to create a more toned appearance. Abdominal muscle tightening will make the waistline look narrower.

Removing Excess Skin

After the tightening of abdominal muscles, the surgeon will pull the skin downward to make it smooth and tight. Excess skin will then be trimmed away. In some cases, liposuction may be performed at this point to remove excess fat before the skin is pulled taut. Outstanding and astute plastic surgeon Dr. Kaufman receives patients from Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Cleveland, OH, and other suburbs and communities in The Buckeye State for a tummy tuck.

Improving Stretch Marks

While stretch mark removal is not one of the specific goals in tummy tuck surgery, many times it is possible to minimize the effect of stretch marks, depending on where the incision is located. If the stretch marks are present under the navel, they are usually removed along with excess skin. Even other stretch marks may sometimes become less conspicuous after tummy tuck surgery.

Wound Closure

Once the procedure is completed, the surgeon will close the incisions with surgical stitches. This will allow the wounds to close naturally over time. A surgical drain may be placed below the skin at the incision site to collect excess fluid and minimize the risk of infection. The sutures and drains will be removed in about 10 days after the surgery.

To learn more about cosmetic treatment and procedures or to schedule a consultation by Cleveland Ohio area plastic surgeon, Dr. Bram Kaufman, please contact us at 1-216-778-2245 or click here.