Las Vegas Tummy Tuck Surgery Overview
Dr. Cambeiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon performing tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you live outside of the Las Vegas area, please contact us to learn more about our fly-in program.
During the tummy tuck procedure, Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Cambeiro will make an incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the umbilicus (belly button) from surrounding tissue. Next, he will separate the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to your ribs and lift a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. This will provide a firmer abdominal wall and will narrow the waistline. The skin flap is then stretched down and extra abdominal skin is removed. The umbilicus (belly button) is then repositioned through the skin. During the tummy tuck procedure, drain tubes are placed under the skin to remove any fluid, which may accumulate after the operation. The closure of the skin is done with dissolving-type stitch material which does not require removal. Patients who are from out of state should plan to stay locally for approximately 7-10 days.
Mini-Abdominoplasty
This operation is similar to the abdominoplasty procedure, but the incision is significantly smaller and the umbilicus is left in its original place. The amount of skin dissection and muscle tightening is also limited
Panniculectomy
This is also known as abdominal dermatolipectomy. It involves removal of overhanging lower belly skin. This is generally done to eliminate pain, prevent infections and improve personal hygiene. As such, it may be considered "medically necessary" and may be a covered benefit of your insurance plan.
Certain scars can be removed or used to help conceal the scars of the abdominoplasty. For instance, typically the C-section scar can be used to help conceal the scar of the abdominoplasty.
If you are considering abdominoplasty, Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Cambeiro invites you to request a complimentary consultation or give our office a call at (702) 566-8300 for confidential and informative answers to all your questions. If you prefer, you can send us an email using our discreet online form.
