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Recovering from Abdominoplasty

During your abdominoplasty consultation Dr. Hardaway will explain what you can expect before during and after your procedure. Recovering from abdominoplasty takes time and it is important to follow the directions given to you by Dr. Hardaway very closely. Here are a few things you can expect during recovery from tummy tuck surgery.

Upon waking up from the procedure, you will feel very groggy and your abdomen will be swollen. It is important that if you feel any discomfort you take your pain medication. Waiting until the pain is unbearable will only slow the healing process and may actually require you to take more pain medication to get the pain to subside. As time passes the pain and swelling will go down. After a few days the swelling should be almost gone and you should be left with some bruising.

You will be given direction as to what you can and shouldn’t do in the weeks after surgery. It is important to follow these directions even if you feel ok to limit the risk of post-op complications. There will be restrictions on movement, directions on showering and changing the dressings and how and when to take medications.

The details of all post op care will be explained thoroughly before your procedure giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and address any concerns you may have. Abdominoplasty is a serious surgery. It is important to remember that recovery takes time.

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Tummy Tuck Michigan - Detroit Abdominoplasty

Our abdomen is one of the many parts of the body fat likes to collect. Once fat has made it’s self at home around the midsection, it is often very difficult to get rid of through traditional diet and exercise. Additionally abdominal muscles that have become weak or separated due to pregnancy may need help returning to a normal position. Detroit board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Hardaway uses abdominoplasty to improve the appearance of of your midsection.

Abdominoplasty, or more commonly known as a tummy tuck, is used to correct a protruding abdomen resulting from weak abdominal muscles, weight gain or pregnancy. Using abdominoplasty, Dr. Hardaway is able to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess fatty tissue and skin to improve the body’s contour. Liposuction is commonly used in conjunction with abdominoplasty to produce optimal results.

It is important to note that andominoplasty is not a form of weight loss. Patients who benefit from abdominoplasty are in good health and relatively good shape. Contact our office to schedule your consultation and learn more about how you can benefit from Atlanta tummy tuck surgery.

Contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation to discuss how Detroit abdominoplasty can improve the appearance of your midsection.

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Detroit Abdominoplasty and Liposuction Helping You Achieve Your Summer Body

As summer arrives more men and women are hitting the gym in effort to achieve a swim suit ready body. While some will find success in the gym, many will be left feeling defeated when their trouble area does not respond well to diet and exercise. Dr. Michelle Hardaway, a Detroit Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, sees many men and women in the spring and early summer months who are looking for a solution to their trouble areas in time for summer.

One of the most common summer procedures explored is liposuction. Liposuction has gained popularity in recent years as techniques become safer and results become more impressive. Liposuction can be used to remove fat deposits from various parts of the body including the abdomen, hips, thighs and knees; all parts of the body that often don’t respond well to traditional diet and exercise. The results is a slimmer, better contoured area.

Abdominoplasty is another common summer time procedure. More commonly known as a tummy tuck, men and women Dr. Hardaway to undergo abdominoplasty to achieve a firm, slender midsection. A tummy tuck is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess fat and skin. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with abdominoplasty to produce optimal results.

Are you fed up at the gym? Tired of not seeing the results you desire? Contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Hardaway and discuss how she can help you achieve the body of your dreams.

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Financing Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck Michigan

If you are considering abdominoplasty or one of the many other procedures Dr. Hardaway performs the cost of the procedure has no doubt crossed your mind. Many people save for months even years to have the procedure they desire. Now you don’t have to!

Dr. Hardaway offers her Detroit cosmetic surgery patients the option of financing their procedure. Dr. Hardaway works with medical financing companies so that patients have the option of undergoing their cosmetic procedure now rather than waiting while they save. There are financing options for almost anyone. In many cases there are low, even no interest rate options.

Contact our office to learn more about financing your Detroit cosmetic procedure today!

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Detroit Abdominoplasty Before and After Photo Gallery

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your midsection? Has pregnancy or significant weight loss left your abdominal area with loose skin and fat? Dr. Michelle Hardaway can help you improve the appearance of your midsection restoring the skin and muscles to a more youthful appearance. Detroit abdominoplasty more commonly known as a tummy tuck is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the midsection.

When considering abdominoplasty, many people struggle to imagine a midsection without the excess skin and fat they have often become so accustomed to. Many people find it helpful to view photos of successful abdominoplasty procedures. Dr. Hardaway offers a complete photo gallery of Detroit tummy tuck before and after photos of real patients. Using these photos, men and women considering abdominoplasty can get an idea of the kinds of results that can be achieved through tummy tuck surgery. In some cases, the results are truly dramatic.

Click here to view Detroit abdominoplasty before and after photos

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Who is a Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck

Are you bothered by excess fat and skin around your midsection? There are many people that are unhappy with their midsection but not everyone is a good candidate for abdominoplasty. If you have tried to remedy your midsection blues with diet and exercise and not achieved the results you desire you may be a candidate for abdominoplasty.

Women who have had children are among the most common tummy tuck patients. After carrying children the abdominal muscles often become separated. After the first child the muscles are more likely to go back into place. The more children a woman has the harder it is to get the abdominal muscles to return to their normal position. Using abodominoplasty, Dr. Hardaway is able to repair the abdominal muscles reducing the protruding abdomen.

Tummy Tuck procedures are also becoming increasingly popular among men. It is common for fat to collect around the midsection. Once fat has made itself at home around the abdomen, even the most dedicated gym goers often find it difficult to shed. In many of these cases, abdominoplasty coupled with liposuction will produce the firm, slender midsection you are looking for.

If you would like to discuss whether or not you are a good candidate for 7 tummy tuck procedures, contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hardaway.

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A More Firm Slender Midsection After Abdominoplasty - Detroit Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty is designed to improve the appearance of a person’s midsection. Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, can be used to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the midsection. There are a variety of reasons a person might consider tummy tuck surgery. Often times after weight loss or child bearing a person might experience sagging skin around their midsection. Women who have had children are often left with separated abdominal muscles as well as loose skin around their abdomen. Dr. Hardaway can restore abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat with Detroit Abdominoplasty.

Dr. Hardaway is a skilled tummy tuck surgeon. She has helped countless men and women achieve a more slender firm midsection with abdominoplasty. During your consultation Dr. Hardaway will evaluate your needs, listen to your body goals, and determine if additional procedures such as liposuction will be needed to produce the results you desire. Patients who have undergone abdominoplasty find that their midsection is more slender and more firm.

We invite you to contact our office and schedule your consultation with Dr. Hardawa21y and be on your way to achieving the midsection you desire.

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Detroit Tummy Tuck Consultation

Your abdominal transformation begins with a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Hardaway. A consultation will help Dr. Hardaway determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure as well as help you understand the ins and outs of the procedure.

During the consultation, Dr. Hardaway asks questions about your medical history and the motivations and reasons for considering tummy tuck surgery to determine if you are a good candidate for abdominoplasty. She will then evaluate the patient’s needs to determine the extent of the procedure they will need to produce the results they desire. Dr. Hardaway takes time with each patient to ensure that they understand the procedure and answer any questions or address any concerns the patient may have.

The initial tummy tuck consultation is designed to be informative. Our goal is to give patients all of the information they need to make the best decision as to whether or not abdominoplasty is right for them. Contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation today!

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Are You a Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty?

Tummy Tuck surgery can benefit a number of people. Both men and women experience sagging skin and stubborn pockets of fat around their midsection. Women may also find that after child birth, their abdominal muscles have become stretched or separated. Abdominoplasty can correct and improve these abdominal imperfections.

If you are considering abdominoplasty, you may wonder if you are a good candidate for the procedure. While the only way to know for sure if you are a good candidate for the procedure is a consultation with Dr. Hardaway, there are a few general guidelines one may consider.

Both men and women make good candidates for Tummy Tuck surgery. Women who have had children and are simply unable to achieve their pre baby midsection may benefit from abdominoplasty. Patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their midsection after weight loss should have met their weight loss goals prior to tummy tuck surgery.

A consultation with Dr. Hardaway will help you better understand what can be achieved through abdominoplasty. In some cases liposuction may be performed in conjunction with abdominoplasty to produce optimal results.

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Tummy Tuck Scars

One of the biggest concerns when considering tummy tuck surgery is the scarring left behind. While some scarring is to be expected, the size and length of the scar greatly depends on the severity of the procedure. Patients who are in need of more extensive work will have a larger scar than those who’s lower abdomen is all that needs addressing.

Patients who’s abdomen has a great deal of loose skin and pockets of fat will most likely need a full tummy tuck. During a full tummy tuck, Dr. Hardaway tightens the abdominal muscles, removes fat deposits using liposuction and removes the excess sagging skin. Patients who undergo an extensive procedure such as this will generally have a scar that runs hip to hip. Patients who’s lower abdomen is the only area needing to be addressed may get away with a smaller scar as the procedure is not nearly as extensive.

In all tummy tuck procedures Dr. Hardaway performs she strives to limit the necessary incision to reduce scarring. When possible she places in the incisions in such a place that scarring can be hidden by clothing or a swim suit later on. To learn more about abdominoplasty contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Hardaway.

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