Tummy Tuck In San Diego

Change Is Good, But...

Being an adult isn't easy; you're expected to not only know it all, but to be able to do it all, as well. And, being a mother is even more difficult! You're responsible for getting the kids to and from school and extracurricular activities. Then, there are the school functions and the birthday parties to coordinate. Of course, you'd like to enjoy some family outings, say to watch the seals at Children's Pool in La Jolla or to pedal a boat on San Diego's Mission Bay. Who has time to exercise and eat right? Unbelievably, you do! Throw in a career (and day care), and it's probably an understatement to say that you're stretched pretty thin. Of course, you wouldn't change a thing. It's your life, and you love it.

Unfortunately, you might not be as in love with how you look, even with the healthy lifestyle. The fact is aging, significant weight loss or multiple pregnancies can result in stretched abdominal muscles, lax skin, a protruding stomach and a distorted belly button. Okay, so there is something you would change.

It is okay, because even a Supermom could use a little help (Superdads in San Diego might benefit from a tummy tuck as well.)

If you live in Temecula, Riverside or La Jolla, contact San Diego plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS. Request your complimentary La Jolla consultation or call now at 858-587-9850. If you're near Temecula, request your complimentary Temecula consultation or call 951-506-1040 for an appointment.

... Sometimes, It Can Seem Impossible. It Isn't.

Tummy tucks in San Diego are extremely popular; nationally, the procedure's one of the top five plastic surgery treatments in the United States. Also, known as abdominoplasty, tummy tucks allow San Diego patients – especially those with a noticeable "bell shape" – to reduce the appearance of a protuberant abdomen by tightening stomach muscles and removing excess fat and skin.

Triple board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Chaffoo has the experience and the expertise to help you again realize a narrower waist and a firmer stomach. At your consultation in either La Jolla or Temecula, he will share with you the options for producing a more flattering midsection. He will also discuss in detail what to expect with your abdominoplasty including:

• Whether you would benefit from a partial (mini-tummy tuck) or a complete procedure, (as well as explain the difference between the two)
• The surgical technique specific to your anatomy
• Both the size and the location of incisions
• Recovery, and
• Risks associated with tummy tucks

Here in San Diego, abdominoplasty is safe and effective, taking just 1 to 2 hours for the mini-tummy tuck and 3 to 5 hours for the complete version. During your procedure, Dr. Chaffoo will tighten the vertical muscles of your stomach by pulling them closer together. Additionally, he will remove sagging skin. Liposuction is also an option to remove excess fat. Finally, he will place pain pump catheters to minimize any discomfort and shorten your recovery time. All stitches dissolve, so there's no removal later. While scarring is to be expected, most can be hidden behind your bikini line. You will want to inform Dr. Chaffoo in your consultation if you plan any additional pregnancies. Most patients are cleared to return to work 2 to 4 weeks following their tummy tuck.

If you're considering a body contouring plastic surgery procedure such as a tummy tuck, San Diego plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help. He has two offices conveniently located close to you on Genesee Avenue in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus at the Ximed Medical Center and on Front Street in Temecula. Request your complimentary La Jolla consultation or call now at 858-587-9850. If you're near Temecula, request your complimentary Temecula consultation or call 951-506-1040 for an appointment.

You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well – from himself, from his staff and always for you.