Tummy Tuck Louisville

Liposuction is a popular solution for individuals who wish to eliminate small, targeted spots of excess fat around the body. For those seeking a more extensive transformation specifically in the abdominal area, Dr. John Derr offers the tummy tuck procedure at our Louisville, Kentucky practice. A tummy tuck is routinely recommended to individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight in the midsection, often after pregnancy, dieting, excercising, or bariatric surgery. During your personal consultation, Dr. Derr will evaluate your case, discuss your surgical options, and determine the proper course of treatment, tailored specifically to your needs and desires. Dr. Derr and our dedicated staff strive to combine expert surgical results with outstanding patient care and comfort.

The Tummy Tuck Procedure

While the tummy tuck procedure is popular among women, many men are also taking advantage of its transformative results. Anyone with loose, excess skin and weak abdominal muscles can benefit from a tummy tuck at the Louisville practice of Dr. Derr. While the procedure is fairly extensive, the results are dramatic and transformative. After the patient has been anesthetized, Dr. Derr makes an incision from hip to hip along the pubic bone. Another incision is made around the navel to free it from surrounding skin. Dr. Derr then detaches the skin from the abdominal wall to reveal the underlying musculature. Dr. Derr firms and tightens the abdominal muscles using sutures. Any excess skin and fat is removed using liposuction and/or excisional techniques, the navel is repositioned, and the remaining skin is tightened. The incisions are closed with sutures, simultaneously tightening the skin as well. The entire tummy tuck procedure in Louisville takes between two and five hours, depending on the case. Most patients are able to return to their normal schedule in about one to two weeks after surgery, while complete recovery will take several months.

Learn More about a Tummy Tuck

If you are in the Louisville, Kentucky area and believe you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck, contact us to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. John Derr. He will be able to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have about the procedure. We look forward to hearing from you!

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