Awake Abdominoplasty also referred to as “tummy tuck” is a cosmetic surgical procedure which involves the removal of excess fat and skin of the middle and lower abdomen for the purpose of tightening the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2007 148,000 Abdominoplasty procedures were performed. This procedure is ideal for candidates who either because of frequent changes in weight or pregnancy have loose skin in the abdominal area. Our staff strives to ensure that only the best choices are at your disposal. Should awake abdomnioplasty been deemed fit for you, the awake abdomnioplasty procedure is performed under “Tumescent” local anesthesia for which you will remain awake the entire time of the procedure. This will allow for you to see the results before completion. The combination of you being awake, the use of “Tumescent” local anesthesia, along with the implementation of liposuction during your awake abdomnioplasty provide you countless benefits over traditional approach to abdomnioplasty.
Abdominoplasty "Tummy Tuck" History:
The traditional abdominoplasty procedure typically involved deep sedation, greater discomfort, longer recovery times and an elevated risk of complications. In the past ten years significant progress of the abdominoplasty procedure can be attributed to the innovative work of Dr. Juarez M. Avelar, a surgeon from Brazil. In the past Physicians were taught that liposuction and abdominoplasty should not be done simultaneously. In the 1990’s Dr. Avelar’s research concluded that by using liposuction in conjunction with abdominoplasty resulted in preservation of the abdominal blood vessels. The traditional approach to abdominoplasty often requires surgeons to make larger incisions which result in the damage of abdominal blood vessels and resulted in longer recovery times. There are many benefits to implementing the Avelar Technique over the traditional, one of the most significant is that by using the Avelar Technique the blood vessels of the Abdominal area are preserved. This single benefit alone results in a quicker recovery times and significantly reducing the risk of developing complications.
