Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck - Informational Video - Michael Bogdan - Dallas Texas

http://www.drmichaelbogdan.com : This informational video on tummy tucks was created by Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Michael A. Bogdan, MD, FACS. The video morphs before and after pictures of tummy tuck patients, and explains how the operation changes the body contour. I created the video after reading many repetitive questions posted on internet forums by patients considering an abdominoplasty, who were uncertain if they were a candidate for the procedure. If you wish further information on tummy tucks, please visit my website.

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Education

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• tummy tuck
• abdominoplasty
• body contouring
• Dallas
• Texas
• Michael A. Bogdan
• before and after
• morph

[THenry1977]

After this tummy tuck procedure I want to know if the scar from it goes away or fades almost to where you really don't see it and how long does it take? If I was to do this procedure I wouldn't want the scar to linger the way that it shows on most of these women. If not, is there a surgery that can cover or take away the scarring?

[DrMichaelBogdan]

No, the scar will always be there, so the change from the tummy tuck has to be worth the scar. Scars take over a year to mature (see my scar page - google my name and scar care). Most look good, some don't, and some get revised (~2%). Revisions (cutting out the scar and re-sewing it) tend to heal better, as there is no longer the same tension as when the tummy tuck was first done. Some patients camouflage the scar with a tattoo, but don't do this till the redness is gone (1-2 years.)

Dr.B

[bcortez21]

I just had to have an unexpected cesarian with my first pregnancy 10 days ago and still bruised up, no major pain. I'm interested in a tummy tuck (due to stretch marks an inch above my belly button) but I figured it would put me in unbarable pain just by the looks of it. Is it really considered less painful than a cesarian procedure??

[DrMichaelBogdan]

Dear bcortez21,

Congratulations on your new child! Pain after surgery is variable: it depends on the surgeon's techniques and the patient's appreciation of pain. If you thought a c-section wasn't that bad, I would predict you would also think an abdominoplasty performed with my techniques wouldn't hurt that much.

Dr.B

[ShastaSDE]

Could answer something for me? I want a tummy tuck and was wondering what the possibility was that I could have the incision as low as it can go. Right above the pubic bone. I do not have too much skin that needs to be removed. What is the best case scenario that someone could have the incision really low. What makes the difference in where and how low the incision is made? Im not sure you will understand what I am trying to say but I really hope so. This is my main concern

[DrMichaelBogdan]

I always try to make them as low as possible, but there are limits. Removing skin from the umbo down to the pubis, there will be a lot of tension in the central abdomen. The skin from the umbo to the ribcage is undermined (free from attachments), and is then pulled down and swen to the lower incision - but it still tries to snap back and thus lifts the scar. It is a bit of a trade off: how tight to make the abdomen vs low scar. Visit a board certified PS and discuss your concerns / goals.

[ScarletTheDragonfly]

These results look so great... it's almost unbelievable...

[fashiongirlie999]

thanks for posting these videos, i look forward to having a consultation with you this summer!

[DrMichaelBogdan]

@MistressChococat - She also had a breast reduction at the time of the tummy tuck. A breast reduction automaticlly creates a breast lift. A tummy tuck does not create a breast lift (although it might slightly pull down the inframammary fold position, which "raises" the relative nipple position - but this effect is minimal.)

Dr.B

[sunsetxsong]

This is a very fascinating and informative video. I had no idea how tummy tucks really work, so showing the before/after photos as well as adding vectors to show excision, etc. lines was really helpful. Thank you for posting these videos! So helpful.

[MistressChococat]

Could you please answer something for me..

at 2:27 her breasts also were lifted just by this tummy tuck skin stretching???

Thank you

[Albanezkaa]

talented people like you make me wish i was rich. then i could come and get some things done. *sighs*