Aesthetic Medical Center
Cosmetic Surgery
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Advanced Aesthetic Medicine in Myrtle Beach
911 Medical Circle, Myrtle Beach SC 29572
MODERN TUMMY TUCK
Restore a Flatter, Firmer Abdomen with Modern Tummy Tuck Surgery
Pregnancy, weight loss, and aging can leave behind loose skin, stretched abdominal muscles, and stubborn fat that cannot be corrected with diet and exercise alone. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin, tightens weakened abdominal muscles when appropriate, and creates a smoother, more natural-looking abdominal contour. At Aesthetic Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, Dr. Marcovici combines modern body contouring techniques with individualized surgical planning to help patients achieve beautiful, balanced, and long-lasting results.
Four Days after Tummy Tuck - a patient's experience
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Traditional tummy tuck surgery is often extensive and invasive, with higher complication rates due to disrupted blood supply, general anesthesia, and longer recovery times. In some cases, blood transfusions may even be required.
That’s why Dr. Marcovici offers the Modern Tummy Tuck—a minimally invasive, advanced technique performed safely in the office using only local anesthesia. This approach is painless, bloodless, and extremely well tolerated, allowing for a faster, smoother recovery and natural-looking results.
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Are You a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
You may benefit from a tummy tuck if you have:
✔ Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy
✔ Excess skin following significant weight loss
✔ Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
✔ Stretch marks below the belly button
✔ A protruding lower abdomen despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Why Patients Choose Dr. Marcovici
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Performed with meticulous attention to natural body proportions
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Modern body contouring techniques
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Frequently combined with liposuction for improved waist definition
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Personalized treatment planning
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Emphasis on rapid recovery whenever appropriate
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Care focused on safety, comfort, and natural-looking results
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can liposuction be combined with a tummy tuck?
Yes, liposuction can be combined with a tummy tuck under Local Tumescent Anesthesia, a combination frequently referred to as an "awake tummy tuck" or "awake Lipo-Abdominoplasty". By avoiding general anesthesia, this approach drastically minimizes systemic surgical risks and shortens initial downtime. The surgeon performs the liposuction to contour the flanks or upper abdomen before transitioning to the tummy tuck incision to cut away loose skin.
Key Benefits
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No General Anesthesia Risks: Eliminates dangers like deep vein thrombosis, severe respiratory issues, and post-operative nausea.
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Faster Recovery: Most patients can walk out of the clinic immediately after the procedure and resume light movement sooner.
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Patient Positioning: Being awake allows you to move and change body positions, assisting the surgeon in achieving symmetrical contouring.
2. Can men have a tummy tuck?
Yes, men absolutely can have a tummy tuck, and it is increasingly performed using local tumescent anesthesia (often called an "awake tummy tuck").
While abdominoplasty is traditionally associated with women post-pregnancy, men frequently seek this procedure to remove stubborn fat and hanging skin after significant weight loss or aging. Using local tumescent anesthesia allows patients to remain conscious, comfortable, and breathing on their own, skipping the risks and nausea associated with general anesthesia
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Modern Tummy Tuck allows for a rapid recovery
Modern Tummy Tuck - Liposuction followed by removal of redounded skin
Modern Tummy Tuck- Anterior and Lateral View
Tummy Tuck-Rapid Recovery
Tummy Tuck - three weeks after
Tummy Tuck - Takes three to six months to see the final results. Important to maintain a healthy life-style
The modern Tummy Tuck allows for rapid recovery and minimal downtime
Patients often wonder whether they need liposuction or a tummy tuck.
LIPOSUCTION
Removes excess fat
Skin must have good elasticity
Does not repair muscle separation
Very small incisions
Tummy Tuck
Remove excess skin
Tightens the abdomen
Ideal for loose skin
Can repair abdominal muscle separation when indicated
Lower abdominal incision
Take the First Step Toward a Flatter, More Confident You
Schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Marcovici to learn whether a tummy tuck, liposuction, or a combination of procedures is right for you.