Do you wish you had a flat stomach? If so, an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck can help. This procedure involves removing excess fat and skin from the abdominal muscles. It also resolves any weakened or separated muscles.
After a tummy tuck, you can enjoy a flat, taut stomach and feel more confident in your own skin. If you lead a busy lifestyle, you may be wondering how long the recovery period is. Keep reading to find out.
During a tummy tuck, Dr. Stile will make an incision over your lower abdomen and elevate the abdominal skin off of the underlying six-pack muscles. For this reason, it will take some time for you to fully recover from the procedure.
Dr. Stile will advise that you wait a minimum of six weeks before you participate in any heavy lifting or vigorous activity. If you have a physical job, he may ask you to take a month off work. You can resume work sooner if you have a desk job.
Although the tummy tuck procedure does come with a fairly long recovery period, most patients report that the results make it well worth it. After you’ve recovered, you can enjoy a beautiful midsection for years to come, as long as you lead a healthy lifestyle.
Keep in mind that the intensity of your tummy tuck (whether it’s a mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck) will dictate your exact recovery plan.
Dr. Stile and his staff will make you feel like you’re family. They really care and it shows. I had a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. Dr. Stile is very talented. I couldn’t be happier results. I highly highly recommend him!
– Elicia L.
Best plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. Picking the best doctor to perform procedures is important and I wouldn’t chose any other plastic surgeon. My eyes still look great!
– Susan S.
I’m a mother of 2 and I recently had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Stiles. I had a lift with an implant. I explained to Dr. Stiles that I wanted full and perky breast, but I didn’t want them to be too large . He achieved the perfect look for me! My entire experience has been wonderful thus far. His assistant Cynthia is also amazing. She was available to address my concerns day or night. If you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon in Vegas. I highly recommend Dr. Stiles and his entire staff.
If you are at or near your goal weight yet but can’t get rid of loose or sagging belly skin despite regular exercise and diet, a tummy tuck can be a great option. On the other hand, if your goal is weight loss, this is not the procedure for you.
A tummy tuck is solely performed to tighten loose skin and resolve muscle damage in the abdomen area after pregnancy or drastic weight loss. If you plan on becoming pregnant or losing a substantial amount of weight, you should hold off on this procedure.
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Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.
Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS
Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals.
Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence.
He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques.
Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows.
Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.
