The Mommy Makeover or Mini Tummy Tuck

Women are proud of motherhood, showing off pictures and videos of their little ones to anyone who shows the least bit of interest. But motherhood can create scars that don’t induce pride. Pregnancy can leave you with skin which has lost its elasticity, stretch marks and loose abdominal muscles.

Dr. Gerard Cappiello can help your body regain its pre-mommy shape with a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover will consist of an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck as it is also called which will return your waistline, flatten your tummy and eliminate loose belly skin.

The "Mommy Makeover" Procedure

Dr. Cappiello performs all tummy tucks in the privacy of his state of the art surgery center which is certified by the state of Florida. He will be involved in all aspects of your procedure from the planning phase through performing the surgery himself.

Prior to the surgery, the skin which is to be removed will be marked.  An incision will be made along the bikini line. This makes it easier to conceal the scar once it starts to fade. Liposuction will be performed to remove unwanted fat. 

Now it is easier to slide the skin down and remove any excess. The abdominal muscles are then tightened if necessary before the incision is closed.

Tumescent Anesthesia

Dr. Cappiello performs all of his surgeries using tumescent anesthesia. This is a form of local anesthesia. Tumescent anesthesia allows the patient to be awake and consulting with the doctor during the procedure. In skilled hands, tumescent anesthesia is the safest option. Dr. Cappiello has had extensive training and experience with this type of anesthetic.

After The Surgery

Tumescent anesthesia makes a hospital stay unnecessary. Patients can go home the same day and simply return to the office the next day for a dressing check. The local anesthesia can be effective for up to 36 hours, working as a pain reliever after you leave the surgery center. Most patients can return to work within one week of their procedure.

After you heal, you will be left with a flat tummy, tight skin and a new waistline. Why wait? Call Rinnova now for your free consultation.

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