Tummy Tuck Surgery for Individuals throughout the Tampa Bay Area

Tummy Tuck SurgeryA flat abdomen is something the majority of us desire and strive for. So, if you’re not happy with your stomach, even after following a healthy diet and regular exercise routine, consult with the experienced team at Tampa Surgical Arts in Tampa Bay for tummy tuck surgery. We are led by Dr. Manik S. Bedi, a triple-board-certified cosmetic surgeon, and our devoted team will provide expert care that you deserve.

What Is a Tummy Tuck?

Excess fat and sagging skin can be the result of extreme weight loss, pregnancy, the natural aging process, hereditary influences, or other surgeries. A tummy tuck removes this excess fat and sagging skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to provide a defined tummy – one you’ll be proud to show off during your next beach day.

How Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed?

Tummy tuck surgery is an involved procedure that includes the following steps:

  1. A horizontal incision will be made under the belly button, the length depending on how much excess skin needs to be removed.
  2. The abdominal skin will be lifted to repair any weakened muscles.
  3. If necessary, a second incision around the navel will be made to repair muscles of the upper abdomen.
  4. Then, the abdominal skin will be pulled down taut, and any excess skin will be trimmed off. What remains will be sutured together.
  5. A new opening for the belly button will be made, and once it pops through, it will be sutured into place.
  6. All skin incisions will be closed with sutures, skin adhesives, and other materials.

What Are the Benefits of Getting a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tuck SurgeryYou’re most likely aware that a tummy tuck provides a smoother, more defined abdomen, but you may not know that this procedure also restores tone and strength to the abdominal muscles. Stomach muscles can become weak after multiple pregnancies or weight loss, so a tummy tuck will surgically enhance those muscles to create a more stable core. What’s more, with stronger stomach muscles, you may experience improved posture as your core muscles better support your spine.

Another lesser-known benefit of tummy tuck surgery is that it can ensure your internal organs maintain proper function. Since belly fat cells will be removed, the function of your internal organs will not be interfered with by fatty acids, toxins, or pressure.

Treatment Considerations for Tummy Tuck Surgery

When you consult with Dr. Bedi for tummy tuck surgery, he will begin the appointment by learning about your aesthetic goals and what you expect from this procedure. Then, he will perform a physical assessment in order to discuss the type of tummy tuck you need and the likely outcome you can anticipate. After this consultation, you can conveniently schedule the tummy tuck surgery with our staff.

Since a tummy tuck is a major medical procedure, it’s important to be in good physical health, a nonsmoker, and within 20 percent of your ideal body weight. Those who plan on becoming pregnant or losing a significant amount of weight should hold off on the surgery for now.

Pre- and Post-Op Care

You will be given thorough instructions on what to do before your tummy tuck surgery. If you’re a smoker, you’ll want to cease smoking immediately, and you may need to stop or avoid certain medications in the days and weeks leading up to the surgery. You may also need to meet a weight benchmark before the surgery can be scheduled.

After surgery, you’ll wear an abdominal binder around your midsection for four to six weeks. This binder acts as a compression garment to prevent blood clots and reduce swelling. You’ll experience soreness, pain, and bruising at first, but these symptoms will decrease in severity in the coming days. Over-the-counter medications can relieve the symptoms.

You’ll be required to take it easy for at least two weeks following the procedure, so plan to spend time at home recuperating. Lifting heavy weights, doing crunches or other abdominal exercises, and participating in strenuous activities like running should be completely avoided for six weeks.

Tummy Tuck Surgery at Tampa Surgical Arts

If you want to discuss tummy tuck surgery with the team at Tampa Surgical Arts, contact us today to set up an initial consultation. We exercise discretion for every patient who walks into our clinic in Tampa Bay.

LOW BMI BBL

Some clients will need to adjust their weight in a healthy fashion prior to their fat transfer procedure.

Even in the best hands, these cases can have variable amounts of fat survival.

Partnering with a dietician can help you maintain a healthy weight.

This beautiful client was asked to gain weight prior to her procedure.

***BEDIFINED + Healthy Lifestyle = Best Results

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what a low BMI BBL is.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360 (arms) + Skinny BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`5", 124 lbs, BMI: 20.6
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BBL UPTAKE

When fat is transfered to the buttock area, there are multiple factors that predict how much fat will take.

Some of them are: fat quality, overall health, tissue envelope, scar tissue, genetics, area of buttocks getting fat, etc..

The most challenging cases are for clients who have a low BMI.

***BEDIFINED + Healthy Lifestyle = Best Results

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what to expect after your BBL.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360 (plus IT/arms) + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 123 lbs, BMI: 21.1
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HEALTHY + LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

Clients who maintain an active and healthy lifestyle will consistently have the best results.

These also happen to be the ones who live their life to the fullest.

Body sculpting can help set the foundation, and the rest is up to you.

This beautiful client understands the recipe for success.

***BEDIFINED + Healthy Lifestyle = Best Results

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 138 lbs, BMI: 23.7
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SCULPTING + CURVES AFTER TUMMY TUCK

Secondary procedures (when a surgery such as an abdominoplasty has been done in the past) have been one of the hottest trends in 2024.

This beautiful client had a tummy tuck by another provider and wanted more abdominal definition and curves.

This type of case is challenging because the amount of scar tissue that is present, which makes the skin tightening and fat transfer less predictable.

She is 1 week out in this video capture.

***BEDIFINED + Healthy Lifestyle = Best Results

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you can get contouring after a tummy tuck.

Procedure: Secondary 4D Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`0", 125 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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ANEMIA AND BEET JUICE

Body sculpting with or without fat transfer can cause you to feel tired/weak after your procedure.

This is because the amount of volume removed (up to 4L of fat) can cause a drop in your blood count.

We have a protocol for all clients to raise their blood levels (Hb and HCT) prior to their surgery and continue afterward.

Among some of the methods to help raise your blood count are: beet juice, B12, and Floradix.

Safety is our number one priority, so if your labs do not meet our fully accredited surgery center requirements, the procedure will be canceled or delayed.

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The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES how to prepare for a procedure.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`6", 170 lbs, BMI: 27.4
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ENHANCED RECOVERY

After any procedure, there is usually some amount of downtime.

At our fully accredited surgery center, clients are kept comfortable with anesthesia during the treatment.

We have a custom-made protocol to help our clients return to living their beautiful life as quickly as possible after their procedure.

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The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what are the benefits of ERAS.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360⚡️

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 156 lbs, BMI: 26.8
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FAT UPTAKE + HIP DIPS

The most challenging area to add volume is the hip dip area.

This also happens to be the most commonly requested area to be filled for both a round 1 and round 2 BBL.

In most clients, the skin envelope is very tight, and even in the best hands, a round 2 BBL might be required to achieve the desired look.

The fat uptake in the laterals is sometimes 50% or less, so this area often looks `too big` on the table but will settle after the healing phase is complete.

***Can you guess how much volume we added to the buttocks in the case? Comment below.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what is needed to correct the hip dip area.

Procedure: Revision Liposculpture 360 + Skinny BBL (hip dip correction)⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`0", 125 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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HD AFTER TUMMY TUCK

Can you get high definition liposculpture if you previously had an abdominoplasty?

Absolutely.

This beautiful client had a tummy tuck by another provider and came to see me for 4D ab fine tuning.

***Use link in profile to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure!

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you qualify for 4D liposculpture after an abdominoplasty.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs after TT + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`0", 125 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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SKINNY CLIENT REVISION

The thinner the tissue envelope (skinny clients), the more challenging the case.

This beautiful woman had a BBL elsewhere and came to see me for ab fine tuning plus hip dip correction without fat transfer.

She was denied a revision by multiple surgeons because of the complexity of her specific case.

***Let me know what you think about this challenging revision case in the comments section below. 😁

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what to expect with a revision.

Procedure: Revision 4D Liposculpture 360/arms (ab fine tuning) + BBL reduction for hip dip correction ⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 125 lbs, BMI: 22.1
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LUXURY LIFESTYLE

The ultimate journey of body sculpting starts to really take shape after the swelling phase is complete.

This is when you can truly unlock the best version of yourself and the finer things in life.

Most of our clients are able to maintain their look with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

This beautiful client understands what a luxury lifestyle is and continues to enjoy her life to the fullest.

***Are you ready to commit to living your best life? Comment below 😁

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES how you can enjoy a luxury lifestyle.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 138 lbs, BMI: 23.7
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DEEP HIP DIPS

Clients that are very athletic and weight train will have the most challenging hip dips to treat.

In some cases, a round 2 BBL will achieve the best results.

It is worth repeating that hip dips are normal and will become more pronounced as the butt becomes more muscular.

This beautiful woman wanted a rounder and fuller buttocks.

***Can you guess how many CC of fat were added in this case?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what you can do for deep hip dips.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360/thigh gap procedure + BBL with hip dip correction⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 137 lbs, BMI: 25.1
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GYM ROUTINE TO MAINTAIN RESULTS

Hip dips typically will not improve with gluteal workouts.

*** Did you know that if you have fat transfer to the buttocks (BBL), you can improve and maintain that look by working out?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES how to maintain your body.

Procedure: Revision Liposculpture 360 + Round 2 BBL with hip dip correction⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 160 lbs, BMI: 27.5
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SKINNY BBL

The most challenging cases continue to be those who are skinny and want fat transfer.

Most providers reject skinny clients because of the high level of difficulty.

This beautiful client had a round 1 and round 2 BBL by myself to achieve this look.

***Who`s next? 🙋‍♀️

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what a skinny BBL is.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs + Round 2 Skinny BBL ⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 138 lbs, BMI: 23.7
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ABS

The most challenging procedure (and also the most rewarding for me) is ab fine tuning.

The critical part of this total body procedure is a natural look, which means: smooth dynamic contours, tight skin, and of course hidden entry points.

Stealth entry points separate those who dabble in body sculpting from those who specialize in it.

***Let me know in the comments/poll if you can see her entry points. 🥷

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what to expect from ab sculpting.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 151 lbs, BMI: 26.7
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SKINNY WAIST + HIPS

Having a skinny waist is a trend that likely will not go out of style.

To create the optical illusion of a super tiny waist involves contouring the abdominal area plus fat transfer to the laterals.

Some are blessed with underlying bone structure to take this result to the next level.

This beautiful client had her first BBL elsewhere and came to see me for more curves plus ab fine tuning.

As always, maintaining a healthy lifestyle will produce the best results.

***Comment below if you like her look!

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you qualify for a skinny waist plus fat transfer to hips.

Procedure: Revision Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 160 lbs, BMI: 27.5
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DO YOU NEED A BBL?

One of the most common questions we get and it is answered with examples in our video above.

For some, a BBL might be the right answer and others 360 only.

Contact us to see what is best for you!
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