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BALTIMORE PLASTIC & COSMETIC SURGERY

Top 5 reasons to have a tummy tuck

As a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Schreiber has been performing tummy tucks in Baltimore at Baltimore Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery for many years. He knows who is and who isn’t a good candidate for a tummy tuck in Baltimore MD.  Women and men have been benefiting from and loving their results from Dr. Schreiber after he performs their tummy tuck procedures.  Whether it’s loose hanging skin after childbirth or weight loss, a tummy tuck can help restore a flatter belly and more shapely figure.  Patients see Dr. Schreiber for a tummy tuck for these five reasons:

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baltimore tummy tuck
baltimore tummy tuck
baltimore tummy tuck

Many women and men ask Dr. Schreiber what can be done to help restore their figure to the way it was before childbirth or the large weight gain and loss.  A tummy tuck is a wonderful way to remove the excess, loose skin from the belly and flanks while tightening the abdominal muscles at the same time.  Why get a tummy tuck Baltimore?

Here are the top 5 reasons to get a tummy tuck:

When is the right time to get a Tummy Tuck?

Women and men of varying ages and body types see Dr. Schreiber for a tummy tuck consult in Baltimore MD.  If the tummy tuck Baltimore is for a woman after having children, then having it is right when she is finished with childbirth.  Even though childbirth is successful after a tummy tuck, Dr. Schreiber recommends completing the childbirth process before having a tummy tuck.  If the tummy tuck is for women and men who have lost a significant amount of weight, any time is good as long as their weight has been stable for at least 3 months.  Losing more than 50 pounds after a tummy tuck may result in more loose skin that could require a second modified tummy tuck to help keep your figure.  To see if you’re a good candidate for a tummy tuck in Baltimore, MD, look at the following questions and if you answer “yes” than a tummy tuck is right for you:

Answering “yes” to any of these questions most likely means that the appearance of your abdominal area is affecting the way you dress and feel about yourself.  Therefore, it’s time to consider a tummy tuck or body contouring procedure.

Tummy Tuck in Baltimore with Minimal Scaring

Dr. Schreiber offers several different types of tummy tucks.  Here are the 5 types of abdominal contouring offered by Dr. Schreiber:

Recovery from a Tummy Tuck

Dr. Schreiber takes great care of his patients to ensure the best healing.  He even provides his patients with his cell phone number to give them 24/7 access to him for any questions, comments, or concerns.  The typical recovery from a fully tummy tuck is 1-2 weeks.  This all depends upon the type of procedure performed.  However, patients can usually drive after 1 week and even begin light exercises at 2 weeks.  Comfort is very high on Dr. Schreiber’s list and he uses a very long lasting pain medicine called Exparel at the end of the procedure to help minimize any discomfort for several days afterward.  Patient are also given an oral narcotic pain medication.

Insurance coverage

When it comes to purely cosmetic reasons for a tummy tuck, insurance will not cover the procedure.  However, if you have a hernia or a large abdominal panniculous you might be entitled to insurance coverage for a portion of your surgery.  Dr. Schreiber and his staff work very hard try and get a portion of your surgery covered if it is medically necessary.  Because all insurance plans an policies are different, a consultation is required to determine your eligibility for this.

No matter your issues or aesthetic goals, Dr. Schreiber will perform a thorough consultation with you ensuring that the correct procedures and techniques are explored. Though you might be looking for a tummy tuck it’s possible that a different body procedure like Liposuction Maryland would help you achieve the look you’re going for. This is why Dr. Schreiber takes the time to listen to you and answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have.

To schedule a consultation click here, or give us a call at (410) 205-1846.

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