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Tummy Tuck Tucson AZ

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Whether you have experienced multiple pregnancies or massive weight loss, the resulted stretched-out abdominal muscles and loose, sagging skin are often bothersome. No matter how much exercise you do or how healthy your diet may be, you may still be interested in remedying these problems with tummy tuck surgery. In Tucson, AZ, Jeffrey Nelson, M.D., F.A.C.S. helps patients achieve a slender, better-toned midsection with this body contouring procedure.

Arizona Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck ("abdominoplasty") is designed to tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess, sagging skin from the lower abdomen. Incisions are typically made from hipbone to hipbone; however, depending on the type of abdominoplasty, some incisions can be short, C-section scars or wrap around to the back when the patient has more skin to remove. During an initial consultation, Dr. Nelson will go over the procedural details with you, including the different techniques available.

Dr. Nelson performs a full tummy tuck through the traditional incision, separating the skin from the underlying muscles up to the ribcage. Muscles are tightened as needed, giving a nice contour. When only minimal stretching of the muscles and loose skin is present, Dr. Nelson may recommend mini tummy tuck surgery. This technique focuses on the portion of the abdomen that sits below the belly button. Concurrently, liposuction and muscle tightening are often performed.

Our tummy tuck surgeon also offers a "reverse tummy tuck" or "upper abdominoplasty," which entails making an incision under the breasts and dissects down to the abdomen. Dr. Nelson tightens the abdominal muscles and the patient avoids scarring in the lower abdomen. This can be ideal if upper incisions are already present.

Those who would like to achieve a better-contoured shape often combine other procedures to enhance their body contouring and tummy tuck results. The most commonly combined include liposuction ("lipoplasty") and breast augmentation surgery ("augmentation mammaplasty").

In addition to performing these procedures for aesthetic purposes, Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in working with bariatric surgery reconstruction and massive weight loss patients. He can perform a combined full body lift, liposuction, and tummy tuck surgery in order to help patients gain a more proportional shape. A full body lift removes excess skin all around the midsection and lower back. It is important for patients to understand that a long incision will be made and can result in a more extensive scar than a traditional tummy tuck.

If you would like to see examples of Dr. Nelson's patient results, be sure to view tummy tuck before and after photos. Additional images are available during your initial consultation.

Jeffrey Nelson, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Tummy Tuck Specialist

A professional artist, Dr. Nelson incorporates more than his surgical skills when performing a tummy tuck in Arizona; his creative eye helps him achieve excellent results. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Dr. Nelson is a highly qualified surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. His welcoming and humorous personality allows patients to feel more at ease during their surgery.

In addition, Dr. Nelson is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Northwest Hospital. He is also the previous Medical Director of St. Mary's Burn and Wound Program, and was staff plastic surgeon at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) where he helped train other surgeons in the art of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has written three book chapters, published numerous plastic surgery articles, and frequently lectured on plastic surgery issues, both nationally and internationally.

If you would like further information regarding a tummy tuck, Arizona plastic surgeon Dr. Nelson may be reached by calling (520) 575-8400 or filling out a contact form.