Male Tummy Tuck

Patients who have opted for a Male Tummy Tuck in Atlanta at Arslanian Plastic Surgery have been able to see some of the following examples of the benefits that this surgery can provide:

• Better overall flexibility
• Gives your body a better appearance and can increase self-confidence
• Have significant skin laxity
• Improved control over bodily functions
• Increases your tolerance for more intense exercises once that excess skin is gone
• Minimize the risks for certain medical conditions
• Motivates to lose excess weight and achieve better health
• Prevents painful hernias

The ideal candidate for a Male Tummy Tuck in Atlanta will be someone who is within five pounds of his goal weight. Being at a stable weight, having realistic expectations, and maintaining good health are all characteristics Dr. Arslanian likes to see in his male abdominoplasty candidates. These men may have recently lost a significant amount of weight and are seeking to rid themselves of hanging abdominal skin to sculpt and tighten this region, and possibly to reduce the circumference of their waists.

The procedure is virtually the same for men as for women. The main difference is that men typically have less stretching and opening of the rectus abdominal muscle, which often happens when women carry children during pregnancy. And, as opposed to trying to achieve an hourglass figure, the goal with the male tummy tuck is to attain a more square and athletic waist.

The entire procedure will typically take about three hours. The first thing that will happen is that the patient will be put under general anesthesia. Once the patient is asleep, Dr. Arslanian will start the procedure. What happens next depends on whether liposuction has been decided upon to achieve the best results. If so, this will happen before the excess skin removal. Dr. Arslanian will make tiny incisions around the region that holds the localized fat. A cannula will be inserted, which uses high-power suction to remove fat cells from the patient’s body. This aids in the contouring process of the abdominal area.

At this point, Dr. Arslanian will make a low incision from hip to hip. This is when he tightens the abdominal muscles and rejoins any that have become separated so, in essence, this is the actual male tummy tuck procedure. Once these muscles have been tightened, the excess stomach and flank skin are removed. 

Drains may be inserted before Dr. Arslanian closes the incisions to capture any surgical fluid that is left behind. Once the incisions are closed, a compression garment will be placed around the abdomen to reduce swelling, prevent blood clots, and aid in healing.

You will likely be sent home to recover as opposed to an overnight stay but not before going to the surgery recovery area for nurse monitoring for 2-3 hours. You’ll go home with specific at-home after-care instructions. You should follow them closely to ensure a seamless recovery.

You should walk as soon as you feel comfortable, and encourage you to do so before the evening of the surgery ends. This will help to increase circulation and reduce the risk of blood clotting. You should be diligent about wearing your compression garment for the first four weeks to reduce swelling and bruising. 

You’ll be asked to return to Dr. Arslanian’s office after a few days for a post-op appointment, during which your drains will be removed. Dr. Arslanian will evaluate your healing thus far and make any necessary recommendations. 

While many factors make healing a very subjective experience, the general rule is to take a week off of work. A second week is recommended if at all possible. A return to low-key activities is typically approved after about a week, but any heavy lifting and more arduous activities should not be resumed until about four to six weeks. It’s important to listen to not only Dr. Arslanian but also to your own body, as you don’t want to cause any regression in your results or your healing.