Newport Beach, Orange County, CA
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon Bruce J. Dubin, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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During your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) consultation, Dr. Dubin will spend time with you to understand your goals and tailor his recommendations based on your individual requirments. Dr. Dubin has extensive experience with the tummy tuck procedure. Be sure to view our tummy tuck before and after pictures prior to coming in for a visit with Dr. Dubin to gain an idea of what is possible from the procedure.

Although Dr. Dubin sees many different types of tummy tuck cases, the best candidates for a tummy tuck are generally in decent shape but are having trouble with loose skin or large fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise.

Dr. Dubin performs the tummy tuck procedure on an outpatient basis or during a brief hospital stay. The most common tummy tuck method involves smoothing out the stomach muscles by placing a horizontal incision that generally spans the hips just above the pubic area. To tighten the abdomen wall, Dr. Dubin will bring together loose tissue and shorten your muscle by suturing them into the new position. Your excess skin which remains after this process will than pulled downward and removed. This will result in a firmer abdomen wall and narrower waistline.

While there is no way to know for sure if you are a candidate for the procedure unless you come in for a consultation, here are some common characteristics of a good tummy tuck candidate:

• You have weakened or separated abdominal muscles and stretched skin as a result of multiple pregnancies
• You have an abdomen which protrudes and is disproportionate to the rest of your body
• You had gastric bypass surgery and now have loose skin remaining which can not be cured by diet or exercise
• You have lost a lot of weight through diet and/or exercise and have loose abdominal skin
• You have excess fatty tissue which is concentrated in your abdomen

Although these are some of the characteristics of a good tummy tuck patient, the only way to know if you are truly a candidate is to schedule a consultation visit with Dr. Dubin. To schedule your consultation, please call (949) 640-4911 or e-mail us today.

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