Dr. William Frazier Explains the Benefits of a Full Abdominoplasty and the Mini-Tummy Tuck

VERO BEACH, Fla. - Jan. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) 2012 Plastic Surgery Procedural Statistics, of the 14.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in this country that year, abdominoplasty which is more commonly known as the tummy tuck is one of the most common surgical procedures performed.

In warm sunny regions such as Florida where beach weather is a year-round event, it is more common that people will go to great lengths to maintain a youthful appearance. When this procedure is performed by a skilled Florida abdominoplasty surgeon, this operation offers the patient a new tummy where loose, sagging skin and excess fat are removed in order to create a tighter, thinner abdomen usually at the mere expense of a fine-line scar that may be hidden beneath the underwear or bikini. Stretch marks resulting from pregnancy or prior obesity can also be removed while the weakened muscles underneath are tightened to help flatten the abdomen and taper the waistline. Dr. William Frazier at Vero Cosmetic and Medispa explained the details and differeces between a traditional abdominoplasty and a mini-tummy tuck.

In regards to the primary differences he explained, "The full abdominoplasty entails removing all or most of the skin and fat between the pubic hair and belly button. The muscles are tightened on the inside and skin is sewn together to tighten and contour the abdominal profile. Full tummy tucks address the entire abdomen, tightening the upper and lower abdomen as well as tapering the waistline. The scar extends from hip to hip, concealed beneath your underwear or bikini line. The length of the scar varies from patient to patient depending upon the degree of excess skin and fat on the sides of your waist.

He went on to say, "A mini-tummy tuck is a smaller abdominoplasty. In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie area, a small percentage of patients are good candidates for this procedure, as it does not address the abdomen above the belly button, but reduces localized skin and fatty excess in the lower abdomen only."

The Best Candidates for Tummy Tucks

The best candidates for Vero Beach abdominoplasty surgery are those that have stretched, loose tummy skin and localized excess abdominal fat resistant to diet and exercise. This is most common among women after pregnancy who are unable to retighten their abdominal skin despite aggressive exercise. Their abdominal muscles have been stretched out and separated at the midline. Like the skin, this muscle laxity is often unaffected by exercise. An abdominoplasty directly addresses these problems by tightening the muscles and removing excess skin and fat to tighten and thin your abdominal contour.

Another common group of candidates are people who have undergone significant weight loss. Similar to women after child-bearing, weight loss patients have extra, loose skin and lax muscles which are treatable with an abdominoplasty. There are other people who do not fall into the above categories for a tummy tuck as excess fat and skin on the abdomen may be managed successfully in many selective cases. The best way to determine if the procedure will work for a patient is to have a consultation with Dr. Frazier at Vero Cosmetic located in Vero Beach, Florida.

Factors that Affect Price

Tummy tuck costs can vary widely. The price of a tummy tuck may be based on a surgeon's experience, the type of procedure used, as well as geographic office location. This video will highlight some of the cost considerations.

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Surgery Location and Anesthesia:

Procedures are typically performed at the office based surgery suite located at 1255 37th Street, Ste. D, Vero Beach, FL 32960. It is accredited through the State of Florida Department of Health/Board of Medicine. There are a variety anesthetics used in accordance with the patient's needs and procedure type. Those most commonly used are IV sedation, oral anesthesia and local anesthetics. Dr. Frazier always discusses what is most appropriate for the patient's procedure with each consultation. The practice accepts CareCredit and credit cards for cosmetic treatments as well as medical insurance when applicable.

About William H. Frazier MD
Dr William H. Frazier, FACS is Yale-trained, experienced and trusted for over 25 years experience in Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast in plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face, body and hands. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and several other professional societies.

Visit his website to learn more about his cosmetic surgery procedures at http://www.verocosmetic.com

Vero Cosmetic Surgery and MediSpa 1255 37th Street, Suite D, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 562-2400