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bdominoplasty “Tum- The Procedure
my Tuck” is designed Abdominoplasty is performed using Dr. Eileen "Summer" Black, a Board
to correct a protruding general anesthesia. The surgery may Plastic Surgeon, is a fellowship trained
Aabdomen resulting from take 1-3 hours, depending on your cosmetic surgeon who specializes in
weak abdominal muscles, weight gain overall condition. Patients are usually all types of cosmetic surgery includ-
or pregnancy. These conditions may released after a few hours. ing facelift, blepharoplasties, breast
not respond well to diet or exercise if surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction
the skin and underlying muscles have Recovery: What to Expect and other body contouring proce-
Dr. Elliott Black III & been stretched. The speed of recovery depends dures.
With abdominoplasty, the abdominal
on your physical condition prior to
Dr. Eileen Summer Black wall muscles are tightened and excess surgery. Allow at least 10 days to As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Black
fatty tissue and skin are removed to recuperate before returning to work. is attuned to the aesthetic concerns
improve the body contour. The goal is of other women. She combines her
Plastic Surgeons a narrower, flatter abdomen. Realistic The rewards of abdominoplasty are extensive medical background with
expectations are important. Abdom- great for a patient previously dis- an artistic eye to deliver the highest
inoplasty is not a substitute for weight tressed by a protruding abdomen. level of results to each patient.
To schedule a complimentary loss. Those who follow a proper exercise
consultation please call Dr. Black considers age, weight and routine and healthy diet will benefit Dr. Elliott B. Black, III, MD, is a Board
smoking habits when evaluating a from abdominoplasty the most and Certified Plastic Surgeon. He has
(504) 883-8900 candidate for this procedure. recover fastest. been in practice since 1978. Besides
his private practice, Dr. Elliott Black
(800) 259-9060 Before Surgery is also a Clinical Professor in Plastic
After a complete medical history and Surgery at LSU Medical School in
careful examination, to evaluate your New Orleans. Dr. Black is a member
general health, the Dr.’s will determine of the American Society of Plastic and
4228 Houma Blvd. Suite 100 if you are fit for surgery. Ideally, the Reconstructive Surgeons, Ameri-
abdominoplasty patient has no health can College of Surgeons, Louisiana
Metairie LA problems, and wishes only to remove Society of Plastic and Reconstructive
an excess deposit of fat or loose ab- Surgeons and the James Rives Surgi-
dominal skin. Patients on a weight-loss cal Society.
crescentcitycosmeticsurgery.com plan should be close to their target
weight before having the operation. For more information visit:
www.crescentcitycosmeticsurgery.com

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