Achieve a firmer, more toned abdomen with an expert tummy tuck. Dr. Chamata specializes in abdominoplasty to remove excess skin and tighten core muscles.
Tummy Tuck in Houston, TX
Tummy Tuck Overview
Restore Your Figure
Even when diet and exercise reach their limits, stubborn fat and loose skin can linger around your midsection. To restore a firm, youthful contour, Dr. Chamata performs expert tummy tuck in Houston, refining your profile by tightening muscles and removing excess tissue for lasting, transformative results.
Am I a Candidate for Abdominoplasty?
Adults frustrated by sagging skin and stubborn midsection fat are often excellent candidates for a tummy tuck. To ensure the best results and a safe recovery, an ideal candidate for Houston abdominoplasty should meet the following criteria:
- Physically Healthy: Be in generally good health and maintain a stable, near-ideal body weight.
- Midsection Concerns: Have loose skin, separated muscles, or stubborn fat deposits that resist exercise.
- Non-Smoking Status: Be a non-smoker, or committed to quitting, to prevent healing complications and tissue loss.
- Family Planning Completed: Not be currently pregnant or breastfeeding; it is generally recommended to wait until you are finished having children to ensure lasting results.
Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck offers transformative advantages for those seeking a leaner, more athletic midsection. By addressing structural issues that diet and exercise cannot reach, a tummy tuck provides several key benefits:
- Skin & Tissue Removal: Eliminates loose, sagging skin left by pregnancy or weight loss.
- Muscle Repair: Tightens separated abdominal muscles to restore core strength and a flat profile.
- Contoured Midsection: Sculpts the waistline for a firmer, more toned appearance.
- Enhanced Mobility: Improves physical comfort and athletic performance by removing redundant tissue.
- Boosted Confidence: Restores a youthful figure and significantly improves body image.
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Types of Tummy Tucks
Traditional Tummy Tuck
A traditional tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is the standard procedure for removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. Dr. Chamata will also address abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) by tightening these muscles with internal sutures to improve abdominal bulging and midsection stability.
A traditional tummy tuck involves making a horizontal incision, usually spanning from hip to hip, and is best for people with moderate to severe skin looseness and muscle separation in the abdominal area.
Chiseled Tummy Tuck
This is Dr. Chamata’s unique and highly-requested tummy tuck technique. This procedure combines a traditional tummy tuck with high-definition liposuction, also known as abdominal etching, to create a more toned appearance to the abdomen.
In addition to the removal of excess skin and the tightening of the abdominal muscles, this “high-definition tummy tuck” utilizes advanced liposuction techniques to remove excess fat from the midsection in order to define the abdominal muscles beneath and create natural-appearing ab definition.
Mini Tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck is a less invasive choice compared to traditional and extended techniques, mainly focusing on the lower abdomen below the belly button. This technique is best for people with minor to moderate skin looseness and excess fat mainly in the lower abdominal area.
The incision for a mini tummy tuck is usually shorter than that of a traditional tummy tuck, in order to mainly target the area below the belly button. Because the mini tummy tuck addresses a smaller area and thus requires a shorter incision, less scarring is thus created, making it an appealing option for patients with specific concerns limited to the lower abdomen.
Extended Tummy Tuck
An extended tummy tuck is a technique that targets excess skin and fat in the abdomen, flanks, and even part of the lower back to address skin that extends more posteriorly toward the lower back area. This technique is perfect for people who have lost much weight and have extra skin beyond the abdomen.
The incision for an extended tummy tuck is longer than that of a traditional tummy tuck, usually extending posteriorly toward the lower back, which allows for thorough reshaping of the midsection and lower body.
Fleur-de-lis Tummy Tuck
This technique is used when there is excess skin and fat both horizontally and vertically, often after significant weight loss. It includes a horizontal incision like a traditional tummy tuck, as well as a vertical incision from the lower abdomen to the breastbone. This technique allows for more extensive tissue removal and reshaping but may lead to a more noticeable scar.
Belly Button Reshaping: When It's Necessary and Why
In a tummy tuck, reshaping the belly button is needed to get the best results. This involves disconnecting the belly button from its original spot on the abdominal skin flap and making a new opening for it to come through the newly tightened abdominal skin.
Dr. Chamata uses unique techniques to create a natural design for the new belly button. His technique also aims to conceal the scar around the belly button as internally as possible which leads to more aesthetic outcomes for the patient and leads to a natural appearance of the abdomen that looks like it has not been altered surgically.
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What to Expect During Abdominoplasty?
If you’re interested in undergoing a tummy tuck in Houston, you can start the process by having a consultation with Dr. Chamata. During this meeting, Dr. Chamata will listen to your goals for the procedure and answer all of your questions. He will help you determine whether or not a tummy tuck is the best option for your situation. If you decide to proceed, he’ll work with you to create a custom-tailored treatment plan.
Typically, a tummy tuck will be performed as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia. Once the anesthesia has been administered, Dr. Chamata will begin by making one or more incisions, the placement and size of which will depend on the specifics of your treatment plan. Usually, the primary incision will be a horizontal cut located between the belly button and pubic hairline. The doctor will then begin adjusting and excising skin and tissue as needed.
He may also tighten your abdominal muscles using sutures. Finally, he will secure your abdominal skin and close your incision(s) before applying bandages and drainage tubes. Overall, your tummy tuck will likely take between one and five hours. After the procedure, you’ll need to be monitored for a couple of hours. Then, you’ll be able to return home, but someone else will need to drive you.
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Although every patient has a different recovery experience, most patients require about two weeks of rest before they can return to work. You will also need to wear a compression garment for multiple weeks, and you will likely experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort. If necessary, Dr. Chamata can prescribe you pain medication to alleviate these symptoms. To ensure proper healing, you will need to refrain from heavy lifting or any strenuous exercise for at least five to six weeks after your tummy tuck.
Why Choose Dr. Chamata for Tummy Tuck in Houston?
Dr. Edward Chamata, a board-certified plastic surgeon, seamlessly blends artistic vision with state-of-the-art surgical techniques. After graduating from the Texas A&M College of Medicine, he pursued advanced training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, refining his expertise under the mentorship of renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Rod Rohrich. With a background in art and sculpting, Dr. Chamata brings a masterful perspective to cosmetic surgery and has honed his skills in acclaimed body sculpting techniques to deliver exceptional, natural-looking results.
Whether you choose to undergo a standard tummy tuck or a high-definition tummy tuck, Dr. Chamata will work closely with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and preferences. He and his expert team take great pride in providing every patient with a comfortable experience and superb, natural-looking results. If you’d like to schedule a consultation for our tummy tuck in Houston, simply contact our office today.
Tummy Tuck FAQs
How long will it take to see results after my tummy tuck?
Is a tummy tuck a weight loss procedure?
Are there any scars after a tummy tuck?
Can an abdominoplasty address stretch marks?
Can I have more children after a tummy tuck?
How long do tummy tuck results last?
How long will it take to see results after my tummy tuck?
Because you will likely be dealing with swelling and unable to fully stand up straight, it will take some time for the full results of your tummy tuck to become visible. Usually, you can see the complete effects of the procedure after approximately two to three months.
Is a tummy tuck a weight loss procedure?
It's not a weight loss solution, but it is designed to eliminate excess tissue from the treatment area for a more sculpted appearance.
Are there any scars after a tummy tuck?
Yes, scars are inevitable, but skilled techniques help minimize scarring, and they usually fade over time. Dr. Chamata makes incisions in a careful and calculated manner to ensure that there is as little scarring as possible.
Can an abdominoplasty address stretch marks?
To some extent, lower abdominal stretch marks can be improved or removed during a tummy tuck.
Can I have more children after a tummy tuck?
It's best to wait until after completing your family, as pregnancy can impact the results. See our mommy makeover procedure for more information.
How long do tummy tuck results last?
Results can be long-lasting with a healthy lifestyle, although natural aging and lifestyle factors can affect outcome.
