African American Tummy Tuck

Are you bothered by loose, excess skin and separated abdominal muscles post-pregnancy? Have you lost a significant amount of weight, but haven’t been able to reshape your abdomen despite your best efforts?

If you answered yes, then you are not alone. In fact, many women experience skin and muscle laxity that cannot be corrected through diet and exercise alone.

Fortunately, a tummy tuck is a safe and effective way to  streamline your midsection, while retaining your curves and ethnic identity.

Continue reading to learn all about African American tummy tuck, including pain management and how to ensure that your results match your aesthetic preferences.

What Is a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to tighten lose skin, remove excess skin, and repair abdominal muscles.

It’s often performed to address severely stretched tissue and diastasis recti following pregnancy or significant weight loss.

What Are Unique Considerations for an African American Tummy Tuck?

While the main objective of a tummy tuck is to sculpt the abdomen, it’s not unusual for patients to have different goals and expectations.

Caucasian women tend to seek a slimmer and petite abdomen, whereas African American patients typically want to retain their curves and a fuller physique.

It’s especially important that a plastic surgeon performing an African American tummy tuck is well-aware of this distinction and has the skill and experience to deliver desired effects.

Failure to do so often leads to patient dissatisfaction with their post-surgical appearance.

Pain Management Following an African American Tummy Tuck

There are several key components to pain management following an African American tummy tuck.

To start, Dr. Kelly Bolden will prescribe post-op narcotics, muscle relaxants, and anti-nausea medication prior to your abdominoplasty.

He will provide explicit instructions, including taking the medications on time, and ensure that you have the prescriptions filled and ready for use immediately after surgery.

Additionally, having a board-certified anesthesiologist administer light general anesthesia during surgery significantly reduces tummy tuck pain post-operatively.

Infusing the abdominal tissue with a long-acting local anesthetic also helps with the recovery process.

Interested in an African American Tummy Tuck?

If you are an African American who is considering a tummy tuck, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Kelly Bolden, our skilled and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.