How Should I Prepare for a Tummy Tuck?

During our life, we all see our body changing and our metabolism slowing down. While you might have been able to address areas of excess fat and skin with exercise, you might find that now these areas remain unaffected by your efforts. 

Whether this is because of pregnancy, a drastic weight loss, or childbirth, your abdomen muscles and skin can become over stretched and unable to retract. 

If this happens, the Scar Less tummy tuck performed by Dr. Vitolo can help you regain a toned and youthful body contour and boost your self-confidence. During your first consultation, you’ll learn all about preparing for the treatment – here is what you need to know at a glance.

*Individual results may vary

About Dr. Vitolo’s Scar Less Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck – or abdominoplasty – is a surgical procedure aiming to remove skin and fat in excess around the abdominal area. 

Tummy tucks are efficient procedures to help you reposition muscles and skin that might have become over stretched and damaged during pregnancy, aging, or rapid weight loss. During traditional tummy tucks, Dr. Vitolo will make an incision around the navel. and an incision very low in the abdomen (so the woman can wear a bikini), so all the skin and stretchmarks, below the navel can be removed, and allow access to the abdominal muscles, so they can be tightened.

However, if you prefer a minimally invasive procedure to regain your dream body shape, check out Dr. Vitolo’s Scar Less tummy tuck. During this procedure, a small 2-inch incision is performed in the lower abdomen, and Dr. Vitolo will use an endoscope (mini video camera) to tighten the stretched abdominal muscles with minimal scarring! This procedure is best done on women who do not have a large excess of fator abdominal skin.

Unlike the recovery times of a standard tummy tuck, most of Dr. Vitolo’s patients can recover from a Scar Less tummy tuck within a week.

Benefits of a Scar Less Tummy Tuck

Tummy tucks can help you achieve your desired body shape – here are a few benefits of Dr. Vitolo’s Scar Less tummy tucks to keep in mind:

• Minimal scarring, especially when compared with traditional alternatives
• Reduced downtime and the ability to return to your daily life within a week
• Immediately visible results will continue to improve 
• Permanent results (when maintained through diet and exercising)
• Minimally invasive
• Enhances your self-confidence and appearance

During your consultations with Dr. Vitolo, the world-class cosmetic surgeon will recommend the best treatment for your needs. 

He might recommend you to opt for a Scar Less tummy tuck, a traditional intervention, or a combination of liposuction and tummy tuck. 

Take the Next Step

Want to learn more about Dr. Vitolo’s Scar Less Tummy Tuck?

Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Vitolo at his plastic surgery practice by filling out the consultation form on this page or by calling 718-619-8869 to get more information or to make an appointment at one of his 3 offices. 

During this difficult time of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic we have taken precautions to protect our patients and staff from danger.Dr Vitolo is offering complimentary Virtual Consultations on your computer,smartphone or tablet for all procedures. To request a consultation with Dr. Vitolo call 718-619-8869.

Dr. Vitolo serves the greater New York Metropolitan area including Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.