Milwaukee
If you’ve experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy, or just the natural results of the aging process, you might struggle with loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles. At our Milwaukee, WI area Quintessa locations, we understand that these changes can affect your confidence.
Our tummy tuck surgery helps you to reclaim your figure. Our renowned plastic surgeons, Dr. Daniel Butz and Dr. Jack Thayer are experienced, compassionate doctors who can help you to achieve natural-looking results
Any aesthetic procedure should be carefully researched and made as a personal choice. At Quintessa, you’ll also receive a highly personalized consultation to help inform your choice.
Tummy tucks are among the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. Tummy tuck surgery may combine several different techniques, depending on your surgeon. Dr. Butz and Dr. Thayer use a groundbreaking “drainless” technique for abdominoplasty.
Before you decide to schedule a tummy tuck, you should know what a tummy tuck is, how to plan your procedures, additional services offered by Quintessa, and get to know the plastic surgeons who will lead your medical team.
The tummy tuck (also known as an abdominoplasty) procedure targets multiple areas of your midsection at once. Pregnancy and weight fluctuations can stretch your abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) and skin, which may cause stretch marks, loose skin, and abdominal fullness.
A tummy tuck can help restore your figure and transform your look. Quintessa is proud to be among the first plastic surgery providers in Wisconsin to offer a “drainless tummy tuck” that erases the need for additional post-surgical drains!
Although deciding to schedule a tummy tuck is a personal choice and your reasons for taking this step may vary from other patients, here are the common reasons people schedule this procedure:
In addition to abdominoplasty, Quintessa offers surgical procedures with natural-looking results, including:
Seeing is believing. Visit our tummy tuck before and after gallery to see the results we achieve for our patients.
* Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
In your initial consultation for abdominoplasty in the Milwaukee area, we’ll help you to explore your surgical options and determine whether or not a tummy tuck will help you to accomplish your objectives.
We’ll review your medical history, current list of medications, and answer any questions you might have about the procedure so that you can make an informed choice. However, there are also some general guidelines that can help you to discern whether you’re an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck.
Ideal abdominoplasty candidates:
At Quintessa, your tummy tuck will include the following:
An abdominoplasty results in a transformative, tighter, and aesthetically-pleasing contour.
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Type of Procedure | Surgical |
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Recover Time |
Return to work in 1-2 weeks |
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Procedure Time |
2-3 hours |
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Recovery Information |
Out-patient, no sitting for 2-4 weeks. Compression garments for 6 weeks. |
When you’re preparing for your tummy tuck, use your initial consultation to ask important questions and ensure you’re following any recommendations from our medical team.
As with any procedure, it’s wise to stop non-essential medication or supplements 10-14 days prior to your tummy tuck. This decreases the risk of bleeding complications. However, consult your doctors before you stop taking any medications.
Our team determines where to make your discreet abdominoplasty incision based on your unique anatomy and the excess skin and fat tissue you possess. This incision is made in the area of your abdomen below your waist. We’ll also utilize liposuction and “360” liposuction to ensure your front and back abdominal contours are properly sculpted.
For a tummy tuck surgery in the Milwaukee area, we use the breakthrough, innovative drainless tummy tuck technique. The drainless tummy tuck combines liposuction and muscle repair with traditional abdominoplasty, and most importantly, utilizes special suturing to eliminate the need for post-surgical drains.
This technique provides the beneficial results of a traditional tummy tuck while reducing recovery risks, and alleviating the stress of managing post-surgical drains. Drains increase the risk of post-op infections and seromas (dangerous build-up of internal fluids). The drainless tummy tuck may also reduce your recovery time and allow scars to heal quickly.
This procedure should take 2-3 hours, and is an outpatient procedure.
Our top team of plastic surgeons take scarring into consideration and only makes the abdominal incision as long as is necessary. If you don’t require the removal of significant abdominal tissue in your tummy tuck, the scarring will be minimal. However, all scars will fall below your belt line and will be easy to cover with clothing.
We also frequently combine liposuction with the tummy tuck, which helps provide significant circumferential improvements without increasing physical scarring.
For the first 6-8 weeks after your tummy tuck, you’ll be required to keep the provided compression garment in place to help drain and reduce the amount of swelling. In the initial weeks or months after your surgery, you may experience numbness, pulling, and tightness in your abdomen as you recover. This is to be expected and will fully heal.
Avoid any rigorous exercise (lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk) for at least two weeks after your procedure — pay attention to your body, as well. If you should wait a bit longer to participate in any heavy lifting, your body will let you know.
If you’re solely responsible for child care, it may be wise to enlist help throughout your recovery process.
However, physical movement is an important part of your recovery. Ensure that you’re up and moving around, and participating in light cardio activity several times a day.
The mini tummy tuck removes excess skin and fatty tissue from the pads on top of the pubic bone, rather than from your whole abdominal region. This procedure is a great option for leaner patients with minimal loose skin and stretch marks.
The mini tummy tuck requires less surgical time than an abdominoplasty, but it’s important to consult Dr. Butz or Dr. Thayer before choosing this option.
A standard tummy tuck surgery addresses excess skin and fat in both the upper and lower abdomen, and can include tightening of the stomach muscles. This procedure involves a comprehensive approach to changing the appearance of your entire abdomen.
An extended tummy tuck is an excellent option for patients with a lot of excess or loose skin on their abdomen. This procedure may require more recovery time than a standard tummy tuck, and it may take 4-6 weeks to resume normal activity.
Also known as a belt lipectomy, a lower body lift concentrates on enhancing the appearance of your abdomen and buttocks around your belt line by lifting the lower body and removing the loose skin. The lower body lift is often performed to improve aging skin and sagging skin after weight loss. This procedure can rejuvenate the appearance of your abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs.
SURGICAL SOLUTIONS
At Quintessa, we’re committed to empowering people to achieve their goals and enhance their natural beauty. Our highly-skilled surgeons use innovative techniques to promote natural-looking results and seamless recovery.
When you choose Quintessa for your tummy tuck in the Milwaukee area, you can expect the following:
Customized Solutions
We support you on your personalized journey to achieve your goals. We’ll help you create a customized surgical plan that addresses your unique problem areas and aligns with your expectations.
Renowned Surgical Staff
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The Quintessa Aesthetic Centers in Wisconsin combine spa-like elegance with medical expertise in a serene setting to provide our patients with an optimal experience.
We understand that mind, body, and soul are equally important to your transformational journey. Along with surgical services, we also offer wellness services and non-surgical services.
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People in good health who have excess skin around their abdomen, weak muscles, or persistent fat deposits that haven’t gone away with diet and exercise are the best candidates for a stomach tuck. It is especially helpful for those who have lost a lot of weight or who are pregnant, which can cause loose skin and muscle separation. Prior to the procedure, it’s critical to have a steady weight and reasonable expectations.
Generally speaking, there are two kinds of tummy tuck procedures:
• Full Tummy Tuck: In this extensive treatment, the entire abdominal region’s extra skin and fat are removed, and the underlying muscles are tightened. The specialist addresses both the upper and lower abdomen .
• Mini Tummy Tuck: The goal of this procedure, often referred to as monsplasty, is to remove extra skin and fat from the region above the pubic bone. It takes less time to perform than a full stomach tuck and is appropriate for patients with few stretch marks and loose skin.
A tummy tuck restores core strength and stability by tightening and suturing the abdominal muscles back together, successfully treating diastasis recti, a condition in which the muscles separate. The process also eliminates extra skin and fat, giving the look of a flatter, more toned belly area.
A tummy tuck surgery generally takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete. This is an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be able to go home the same day. The exact duration may vary depending on the specifics of your case and whether additional procedures, such as liposuction, are performed simultaneously.
Like all surgical procedures, a tummy tuck carries potential risks and complications. They include infection, bleeding, scarring, or anesthesia-related issues. However, at Quintessa, we use advanced techniques, such as the drainless tummy tuck, to minimize these risks and promote a smoother recovery. It’s essential to discuss any concerns with your surgeon during the consultation to ensure you’re well-informed.
As long as you keep your weight and level of fitness constant, the results of a tummy tuck should persist for a long time. Your appearance will improve for a long time thanks to the procedure’s effective contouring of your abdominal muscles and skin.
By surgically removing extra skin and tightening the muscles underneath, a stomach tuck significantly and instantly improves the shape of the abdomen. Non-surgical body contouring techniques like CoolSculpting or Emsculpt aim to tone muscles and reduce body fat without requiring surgery, but they might not be able to treat extra skin or muscle separation. Non-surgical treatments usually have more mild effects and may take several sessions.
Delaying a tummy tuck until after you’ve finished your family planning is usually advised. Future pregnancies may cause the skin and muscles in the abdomen to stretch, which could undo the procedure’s effects. The ideal time for surgery can be decided by talking over your goals with your surgeon.
Explore the Quintessa “before and after” photo gallery to see the amazing results our renowned plastic surgeons provide through cutting-edge aesthetic solutions. The path to a new you is only a consultation away!
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