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ABDOMINOPLASTY WEST DES MOINES, IA | MICHAEL CARLISLE, MD

UNDERSTANDING TUMMY TUCK SURGERY IN WEST DES MOINES

Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a transformative
body contouring procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin and
repair stretched muscles. Dr. Michael Carlisle offers this surgical
solution for patients in West Des Moines seeking to restore their
pre-pregnancy or post-weight loss body contours.

TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

During a tummy tuck, Dr. Carlisle carefully removes excess skin and
fat while tightening underlying abdominal muscles. This comprehensive
approach helps patients achieve a firmer, more sculpted midsection.

IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR TUMMY TUCK

 	* Women with stretched abdominal muscles from pregnancy
	* Individuals who have experienced significant weight loss
	* Patients with a stable body weight
	* People with realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

TYPES OF TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURES

Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery offers multiple tummy tuck techniques
tailored to individual patient needs:

 	* Complete (Full) Tummy Tuck
	* Mini Tummy Tuck
	* Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck
	* Extended Tummy Tuck

SURGICAL PROCESS AND RECOVERY IN WEST DES MOINES

Tummy tuck procedures are performed under general anesthesia,
typically requiring 2-3 weeks of recovery. Patients can expect to
return to light activities after two weeks, with full recovery taking
several months.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF TUMMY TUCK SURGERY

 	* Improved abdominal muscle tone
	* Removal of excess skin and stretch marks
	* Enhanced body contour
	* Potential reduction in back pain
	* Improved posture

COMPREHENSIVE SURGICAL EXPERTISE

Located in West Des Moines, Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery provides
expert surgical care for patients throughout central Iowa, including
Ankeny, Urbandale, and surrounding communities.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in West Des Moines, IA, submit
an enquiry to Michael Carlisle, MD.
 

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ABDOMINOPLASTY WEST DES MOINES, IA | CODY A. KOCH, MD, PHD

UNDERSTANDING TUMMY TUCK SURGERY

Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, is a transformative body
contouring procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin and
repair stretched muscles. Board-certified plastic surgeons at Koch &
Carlisle Plastic Surgery specialize in creating slimmer, firmer
midsections for patients throughout West Des Moines and surrounding
Iowa communities.

BENEFITS OF TUMMY TUCK SURGERY

 	* Eliminate excess skin and stretch marks
	* Flatten protruding abdominal areas
	* Sculpt and slim the waistline
	* Improve clothing fit and comfort
	* Potentially reduce back pain and improve posture

TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE TYPES

COMPLETE TUMMY TUCK

A comprehensive approach that restores abdominal contour by removing
stretched skin and fat while tightening the abdominal wall. This
technique uses a low pelvic incision and addresses areas above and
below the bellybutton.

MINI TUMMY TUCK

Ideal for patients with minimal lower abdominal skin laxity, this
technique removes loose skin below the bellybutton using a shorter
incision above the pubic area.

CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS

Typical tummy tuck candidates include women post-pregnancy and
individuals who have experienced significant weight loss. Patients
should maintain a stable body weight and have a body mass index (BMI)
below 31 for optimal surgical outcomes.

SURGICAL PROCESS

Performed under general anesthesia, the tummy tuck procedure involves
removing excess skin, repairing abdominal muscles, and creating a more
sculpted midsection. Surgeons often combine liposuction to enhance
overall body contouring results.

RECOVERY AND EXPECTATIONS

Patients typically require 2-3 weeks away from work, depending on
their job's physical demands. Light activities can be resumed after
two weeks, with full exercise restrictions lasting 4-6 weeks to ensure
optimal healing and results.

For more information about Tummy Tuck in West Des Moines, IA, submit
an enquiry to Cody A. Koch, MD, PhD.
 

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