A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is performed to accomplish multiple body sculpting goals at once. The surgery helps to remove excess sagging skin, tighten weakened or separated abdominal muscles, and reposition the belly button in a more aesthetically pleasing location.
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OkBoard-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Burgdorf provides compassionate and detailed care for plastic surgery candidates who desire a tummy tuck. Dr. Burgdorf exhibits an unrivaled quality of service among Nashville plastic surgeons and is particularly sensitive to the delicate nature of all these procedures.
Some possible criteria for a tummy tuck surgery candidate include:
Dr. Burgdorf trained at Tulane University Medical School, the University of Mississippi, and The Face and Body Center, honing his unrivaled surgical skills under the guidance of industry luminaries. He founded Music City Plastic Surgery in Nashville in 2012, implementing his philosophy of lagniappe (always do the right thing and do a little more than what's expected) to transform the lives of thousands in and beyond the Nashville area.
Author of the bestselling books: The Mommy Makeover & The Daddy Do-Over
Dr. Burgdorf is known for forming honest partnerships with his patients, empowering them to be full, active participants in their treatment plans. He understands that each procedure is an emotional journey that must be navigated with the utmost compassion, trust, and support.
Author of the bestselling books: The Mommy Makeover & The Daddy Do-Over
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Risk factors include smoking, uncontrolled medical concerns such as diabetes, and those who underwent previous surgeries that are currently interfering with blood flow. If Dr. Burgdorf is concerned about safety risks, he will choose to postpone treatment. He is thorough and painstaking when it comes to ensuring that the procedure will be a safe, successful choice for the patient.
Yes. A tummy tuck is commonly included with a mommy makeover or daddy do-over and can also accompany liposuction of other areas, breast procedures such as mastopexy, reduction, or augmentation, body lifts, thigh lifts, and more. Speak with Dr. Burgdorf during your private consultation to customize your comprehensive body sculpting treatment plan.
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