Tummy Tuck Marietta, GA | James B. Depew, M.D. FACS

Understanding Abdominoplasty in Metro Atlanta

Looking your best means reflecting health and vitality, and a flatter tummy is one of the top indicators of these qualities. Events such as pregnancy or significant weight changes can cause the skin and underlying muscles to stretch, preventing them from returning to their original shape.

Who Benefits from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

The best tummy tuck candidates typically share specific characteristics:

• Generally healthy individuals with localized abdominal fat deposits
• Patients with stretched skin from multiple pregnancies
• Individuals experiencing reduced skin elasticity due to aging or weight fluctuations

Tummy Tuck Procedure Details

Performed under general anesthesia, abdominoplasty addresses three primary concerns:

• Loose skin removal and redraping
• Selective fat reduction through tumescent liposuction
• Muscle repair and strengthening

Full vs. Mini Tummy Tuck: Understanding Your Options

Plastic Surgery Center of the South offers both full and mini tummy tuck procedures tailored to individual patient needs. The technique selection depends on skin elasticity, muscle condition, and aesthetic goals.

Recovery and Expectations

Most patients return to work within two weeks and can resume normal activities gradually. Wearing a compression garment helps support healing and optimize results.

Procedure Considerations

Board-certified plastic surgeons recommend patients be close to their ideal weight and maintain realistic expectations about surgical outcomes.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in Marietta, GA, submit an enquiry to James B. Depew, M.D. FACS.