Drainless Tummy Tuck

Some pain is to be expected following a drainless tummy tuck. However, Dr. Macias will provide you with prescription medication to help manage your discomfort for the first few days of the healing process. If you’re interested, please call us at your convenience to schedule a consultation for arguably the best tummy tuck Marina del Rey has to offer.

Most patients can expect to attend approximately 4 to 6 appointments throughout their tummy tuck journey. These typically include your initial consultation, a pre-operative appointment, the day of your procedure, and several post-operative follow-ups to monitor healing and ensure optimal results. Your first follow-up will usually occur within a few days after surgery, followed by additional check-ins at two weeks, six weeks, and several months post-op.

Most patients begin seeing noticeable midsection changes within the first two to three weeks after their drainless tummy tuck in Los Angeles. Swelling is normal and expected, so your final silhouette will gradually take shape over the course of several months. As the swelling subsides and your skin settles, you’ll see a firmer, flatter abdomen with a more defined contour.

Dr. Macias will create two small incisions while performing your drainless tummy tuck – one near your belly button and another above your pubic bone. Dr. Macias will go to great lengths to position and close the incisions in a way that ensures a discreet scar. However, the final result will depend largely on your history of scarring and how your body heals.

Light walking is encouraged within a few days of surgery to promote healthy circulation, but more strenuous exercise should be avoided for a while. If your procedure includes abdominal muscle repair (which it often does), we recommend avoiding any core-intensive activity or heavy lifting for at least eight weeks. After that, patients can gradually reintroduce exercise under their own guidance. Most Marina del Rey patients return to gentle workouts, such as low-impact cardio or yoga, around the 6-week mark, depending on their level of healing.

Breast lifts, breast augmentation, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and liposuction of the hips, back, or thighs are often performed in tandem with a tummy tuck. Years of successfully combined procedures indicate that it is safe to perform multiple surgeries simultaneously. It helps patients cut down on costs and time away from their responsibilities.

As with any surgical procedure, a tummy tuck comes with certain risks. Some of these include seroma (fluid accumulation beneath the skin), poor wound healing, aesthetically displeasing scars, tissue damage, and changes in skin sensation in the treated area.

Finding the right surgeon in Los Angeles for your drainless tummy tuck is critical to your safety and satisfaction. Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing tummy tucks, especially those who use the progressive tension suture technique, which is key to avoiding the need for drains. Reading reviews, reviewing before-and-after photos, and meeting for a consultation are all essential steps to ensure you feel confident in your surgeon’s skills and communication style. At Aesthetic MdR, Dr. Macias welcomes you to explore your options in a supportive, educational environment.

One of the changes during a tummy tuck procedure is the repositioning of the navel, also known as the belly button. It is usually brought down to a lower position, along with the skin around it. The position of the belly button, along with the other details, will be determined prior to the procedure.

Yes, a tummy tuck can get rid of stretch marks.

Scars from a tummy tuck procedure are usually just above the pubic region and span from one hip bone to the other.