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  • In-office procedure for removing excess abdominal fat & skin and tightening the abdomen
  • Ideal for men and women
  • Stay awake during entire procedure
  • Very affordable
  • Quick recovery – return to work within two weeks
  • Performed by experienced surgeon
  

Rejuve Med-Spa’s Tummy Tuck procedure is the ideal procedure to remove excess fat and skin and to tighten underlying muscles in the abdomen. The procedure also gets rid of loose or wrinkled skin and stretch marks. Men and Women can benefit from this revolutionary body-contouring procedure.

The traditional tummy tuck procedure – usually performed under general anesthesia – is associated with a high level of risk because it requires the separation (undermining) of the anterior abdominal flap causing extensive trauma and compromise to the blood supply of the abdomen.

Rejuve's revolutionary Tummy Tuck procedure – performed in-office under local anesthesia (tumescent) – is a combination of two procedures. First liposuction is used to remove the fat from the abdominal wall, followed by a tummy-tuck to remove and tighten excess skin. The advantage of performing liposuction prior to the tummy tuck is that it not only thins out the abdominal wall, but it also creates an empty space between the skin and the muscle, eliminating the need to undermine (or separate) the abdominal flap. This means that the skin can now be safely removed and tightened without losing blood supply from the liposuction of the abdominal fat. Liposuction of the abdominal fat cannot be performed at the time of the traditional tummy tuck procedure because the surgical undermining of the abdomen during the traditional tuck interferes with the blood supply to the abdomen thus increasing the risk of the abdominal flap (skin) dying.

The use of local anesthesia has significant added benefits.
1.Due to the vasoconstriction created by one of the ingredients of the tumescent solution, bleeding is reduced to a minimum during the procedure.
2.Following the liposuction and before the tummy tuck, the patient is inspected in a standing position to draw the shape and size of the skin to be removed. This step eliminates guessing and improves the possibility of achieving the desired body shape.
3.The client is wide awake during the majority of the procedure.

The tummy tuck portion of the procedure takes about three hours. During this part of the surgery the client receives a sedative through an intravenous catheter in addition to the tumescent anesthesia. General anesthesia is not used at any time during the procedure.

Following the procedure the pain level is moderate for 7-14 days. Numbness in the abdominal area will last for at-least six months. The client can usually return to work within two weeks and may resume some exercising after four weeks. The final result will be achieved in about 6-12 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the differences between a traditional tummy tuck and the Rejuve Tummy Tuck?
The traditional tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia. It requires the separation (undermining) of the anterior abdominal flap causing extensive trauma and compromise to the blood supply of the abdomen and hence is associated with a higher level of risk. The Rejuve Tummy Tuck is performed in-office under local anesthesia (tumescent) and intravenous sedation. It is a combination of two procedures – liposuction to remove the fat from the abdomen followed by a tummy-tuck to remove excess skin and tighten abdominal musculature. The advantage is that the removal of the fat using liposuction not only thins the abdomen, but it also leaves an empty space without damage to the underlying blood supply of the abdominal skin. Thinning of the abdominal fat with liposuction cannot be done with the traditional tummy tuck for fear of the overlying skin dying from the compromised blood supply.

The table below highlights the major differences between the two procedures.
Rejuve Tummy Tuck Traditional Tummy Tuck
Anesthesia Local (Tumescent); client is awake during the procedure, ambulates more quickly after the procedure and has less postoperative complications. General; client is asleep during entire procedure. Increased risk of post procedure complications
Setting In-office Hospital
Safety Fewer complications More complications
Bleeding & Trauma Minimal Significant
Post Operative Pain Moderate Moderate to severe
Abdominal Suction Drains Rarely required Always required
Supra pubic skin sensitivity More preserved Less preserved
2. What happens during the complimentary consultation?
First your medical history will be reviewed to ensure that you are a good candidate for the procedure. The procedure will be explained to you in great detail and all questions that you may have will be answered. A price quote will be provided for the procedure.
3. How do I know if I am a good candidate for the procedure?
You are a good candidate for this procedure if you are healthy and are bothered by a bulging abdomen, excess fat or sagging skin in the abdominal region.
4.What is the recovery time after the Rejuve Tummy Tuck?
The client can usually return to work in about 2 weeks after the procedure and may resume some exercise after about 4 weeks. Numbness will persist in the abdominal area for at-least 6 months.
5. How long after the procedure before I see final results?
Although you will see a vast improvement immediately after the procedure, final results will be visible 6 to 12 months after the procedure.
6. What are the possible complications?
Possible complications may include swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring, numbness and a leg blood clot. The abdominal area may experience some temporary irregularity after the procedure.
7.Does the Rejuve Tummy Tuck require hospitalization?
Hospitalization is not required for the Rejuve Tummy Tuck. This is an in-office procedure performed under local anesthesia (Tumescent) and IV sedation.