Get a Flatter Stomach with an Abdominoplasty from the Vancouver Area’s Dr. Robyn Watts
Having a flat, “tight” stomach is a goal for many people, with men and women alike making major lifestyle changes in order to achieve the look they want. A healthy diet and consistent exercise can make a huge difference—and so can a tummy tuck from the Vancouver area’s Dr. Robyn Watts.
Why consider this body surgery? You may be able to successfully lose weight, whether due to daily habits or bariatric surgery, but your skin can’t always keep up with your changing body. The same goes for pregnant women, who typically see rapid fluctuations and changes to the belly, breasts, and more once the baby is born. Once-tight skin may hang loose, giving you a lax and sagging look instead of a trim and fit appearance. A tummy tuck—also known as abdominoplasty—is ideal for addressing this excess skin, as well as other issues that can keep you from enjoying that coveted firmer and flatter silhouette.
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Ready for a tummy tuck from the Vancouver area’s Dr. Robyn Watts? Schedule a consultation with her today by calling 604-674-1997 or sending a message online via our contact form.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
Anyone who has developed a sagging or bulging belly area could be an ideal candidate for tummy tuck surgery. The tummy tuck procedure is designed to address three common problems: loose skin that hangs on the abdomen, isolated pockets of stubborn fat that create unwanted bulges, and damaged rectus abdominus muscles.
Pregnancy and weight gain alike can cause the muscles that make up the abdominal wall to weaken and separate, so that they no longer properly hold the organs behind them in place. The result is a bulging outward that no sit-ups can fix, since exercise doesn’t repair separated muscles. This condition is known as diastasis recti, and it can be repaired by Dr. Watts as part of a tummy tuck.
Dr. Robyn Watts
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Robyn Watts is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast surgery, and body contouring. Trained in Canada and the U.S., she leads plastic surgery at Richmond Hospital, practices at Cambie Surgical Centre, teaches at UBC, and is known for meticulous technique, compassion, and natural results.
What Can I Expect from the Tummy Tuck Procedure and Recovery?
Tummy tuck surgery takes about two to four hours, with the specific length depending on how involved the procedure is for a particular patient. Someone addressing moderate skin laxity and some excess fat will have a shorter surgery time than someone with more dramatic sagging and separated muscles.
Patients will be under general anesthesia throughout the surgery performed by Dr. Watts at a private surgery center. Tummy tuck incisions tend to be positioned below the “bikini line,” with the resulting horizontal scar that runs from hip to hip covered by underwear and swimwear.
Once the incision is made, Dr. Watts can repair the separated muscles, remove fat as necessary, and pull the belly skin flat. It is typically necessary during a tummy tuck to create an opening for the navel so that it appears in the correct position. Dr. Watts then sutures the skin in place, giving the entire belly a smoother and flatter look.
Healing and recovery after a tummy tuck should take about three weeks. During this time, avoid any vigorous physical activity in order to give your abdomen the opportunity to properly heal. Expect initial bruising, swelling, and soreness—all of which will fade as time goes by. Especially once the swelling has receded, you will be able to see the results of your tummy tuck: your new contours!
What Other Body Contouring Surgeries Does Dr. Watts Offer?
While the belly is a very common area patients want to address, it is not the only one! The elements of a tummy tuck are usually included in a lower body lift, which also contours the flanks for a circumferential change, as well as tightens and shapes the thighs and buttocks. People who see sagging on their midsection also tend to see sagging elsewhere. The chest and back can be tightened with an upper body lift, while drooping breasts are best addressed with a breast lift. Lifted breasts may also have volume added to increase their size with an augmentation plus lift, or have volume taken away to decrease their size with a breast reduction. Some patients choose breast augmentation alone, though it should be noted that adding volume via implants does not change the position of sagging breasts.
When it comes to body and breast surgeries, there are many different choices, because there are many different people with many different goals! Dr. Watts and her team understand this, which is why they take the time to get to know each patient as an individual. Start with a personalized consultation, share your goals for your appearance, and see where the journey takes you!
Ready for a tummy tuck from the Vancouver area’s Dr. Robyn Watts? Schedule a consultation by calling 604-674-1997, or send a message online through our contact form.
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