Beverly Hills area plastic surgeon describes the tummy tuck surgery
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Patients often want to know how the traditional tummy tuck is performed. A few key steps:
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- It starts with an incision that runs from hip to hip.
- The incision is done far enough below the belly that it can be easily hidden with clothing.
- Once the incision is made, fat is removed from the area between there and the belly button.
- Excess skin is removed.
- The belly button may be repositioned to a higher location to ensure it looks natural and properly shaped.
- The incision is sutured.
- Patients are sent to recovery for their anesthetics to wear off before returning home.
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About Dennis Dass, MD, PharmD
Dennis Dass, MD is a top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, focusing on boosting the confidence of his Los Angeles, California patients with natural and beautiful results. He provides a range of surgical procedures for the body, laser skincare, and non-surgical procedures. As a Board-certified plastic surgeon, he performs hundreds of cosmetic procedures every year.Dr. Dass earned his Medical Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM and his Doctor of Pharmacy qualification from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. He underwent a six-year Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, California Medical Association, and Los Angeles County Medical Society.
Dr. Dass has received numerous accolades including Top Plastic Surgeon designation from many reputed organizations. Connect with Dr. Dennis Dass on Linkedin.