Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs 2 weeks before surgery. Also avoid taking vitamin E and other herbal supplements (Gingko biloba, ginseng, etc.) as they can negatively interact with anesthesia.
Tummy Tuck in Littleton, CO
A Sculpted Core Awaits
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Consultation Required?
Yes
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Treatment Type
Surgical
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Duration of Results
Potentially Permanent
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The Revalla Advantage
Tummy Tuck Overview
Consultation
Your journey to a stronger, more sculpted midsection starts with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Hunsicker.
She’ll take time to understand your goals, review your medical history, and answer any questions you have. If a tummy tuck in Littleton, CO, is the next best step for you, we’ll schedule your pre-op visit and surgery date.
Pre-Op
You’ll return for a preoperative appointment 2 weeks before your tummy tuck.
Dr. Hunsicker will confirm your surgical plan, review essential instructions, and answer all your questions. We’ll provide a surgical package with items like Hibiclens surgical scrub, probiotics, scar cream, and more to support your healing.
Surgery & Follow-Up
Please arrive at least 2 hours early on surgery day to allow time for check-in and preparation.
After your tummy tuck, we’ll prescribe post-op medication and antibiotics to support recovery. We’ll schedule a next-day follow-up visit with Dr. Hunsicker to verify everything is progressing well and allow you to address any early concerns.
Confidence Begins With Trust
Patients from all over South Denver come to Revalla Plastic Surgery for a tummy tuck in Littleton, CO. Dr. Hunsicker leads a team known for their precise skill, gentle care, and stunning results. Their attentiveness and dedication make each patient feel seen and heard. You can be confident about achieving your beauty goals with trusted surgeon at your side.
Dr. Lisa Hunsicker
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Pre-Care Instructions
Focus on maintaining a nutrient-rich diet. We provide a green smoothie recipe to help prepare your body for surgery. Be sure to drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your procedure.
Prepare your home for recovery. Have a designated rest spot with pillows and cushions. Plan for someone to help you around the house with certain tasks and activities.
Post-Care Instructions
Arrange for transportation to and from your surgery and the next day for your follow-up. Our numbing medicine can last up to 3 days. Contact Dr. Hunsicker immediately if you experience bleeding, nausea, or vomiting.
Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, or putting strain on your abdominal muscles. Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, baths, or submerging your body in water.
Give yourself plenty of time to heal and take time off work as needed. Take any prescribed medications as directed. Keep up with your follow-up visits to help Dr. Hunsicker monitor your progress.
Although it is one of the most extensive types of plastic surgery, we can now conduct it on an outpatient basis. Dr. Hunsicker places an incision above the pubic area that extends between the hip bones.
She will make a second incision around the belly button, then separate the skin up to the ribs. Dr. Hunsicker will stitch the abdominal muscles back into place and remove excess fat from under the skin flap.
Once she pulls the skin flap down, she will reposition the belly button to trim off excess skin. She will insert tubes into the incisions to drain excess fluid. Typically, the incisions are sealed using a combination of internal sutures (that dissolve on their own) and Dermabond (a surgical “super-glue”) on the skin surface. This combination helps minimize scarring.
A good candidate typically meets the following criteria:
- Physical health: A tummy tuck patient should be in good physical health, at a stable weight, and with a BMI less than 30%.
- Aesthetic goals: A tummy tuck patient has excess skin and fat in the abdominal area that they are looking to correct.
- Lifestyle: A tummy tuck patient should maintain a relatively healthy lifestyle and be a nonsmoker.
Our tummy tuck in Littleton, CO can take 2-5 hours depending on the size of the tummy being treated.
Create Your Custom Plan
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