Dr. Ditesheim is a board-certified plastic surgeon for tummy tucks who uses advanced tummy tuck techniques + artistic vision to give you the flat tummy and curvy shape you always wanted. Through years of experience, Dr. Ditesheim is among the best tummy tuck plastic surgeons in Charlotte.
When it comes to finding the right Charlotte tummy tuck specialists for your procedure, there’s no better place to start than before-and-after photos. The results seen in our tummy tuck gallery speak for themselves. Dr. Ditesheim combines an artistic understanding of the ideal form and expert surgical skill and execution to sculpt a personalized and beautiful result for everyone who wants an enhanced abdomen and curves in all the right places.
Specific things to look for in plastic surgeons’ tummy tuck photos are a slim torso, an hourglass shape, and hidden scars. This should reinforce your trust that the surgeon is experienced and is a good choice to achieve your best body contour. Every tummy tuck result should look pleasing to the eye without distracting scars or an unpleasant appearance.
Essential Tummy Tuck Information:
What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. Men and women who have stomach weakness not attributable to intra-abdominal fat can have the abdominal muscle wall tightened for a firmer and slimmer appearance.
Is there a tummy tuck scar?
All tummy tucks will leave a permanent scar just above the pubic area. The scar can be easily hidden in swimwear and underwear and will fade over time. Full abdominoplasties will also have a scar around the belly button.
Can Liposuction and tummy tuck be done together?
Liposuction is very often used with abdominoplasty to further define shape, particularly of the waist, hips, flanks, back, and thighs.
Can Breast procedures be done at the same time as a Tummy tuck?
A breast procedure can be performed at the same time for many women. Often, combination procedures are performed after pregnancy in a procedure known as a mommy makeover.
How long is the Tummy tuck Recovery?
Recovery after a tummy tuck is usually two to three weeks to be 80% recovered and 12 to 24 months to be fully healed.
The cost for tummy tuck and liposuction varies
Range for Tummy Tucks: $8000-$15000
Liposuction cost starts at $4500 Please call us for a firm quote and financing options on a lipo tuck.
Tummy Tuck Candidates
Tummy tucks, like all surgical procedures, have risks, require recovery time, and leave scars. Those who are in good physical condition, follow a healthy lifestyle regarding diet and exercise, and do not smoke can be excellent candidates for a tummy tuck procedure at any age.
People who have medical problems such as higher weight, diabetes, high blood pressure, or autoimmune diseases may also be good candidates for a tummy tuck procedure if these medical issues are well controlled.
People who are obese, smoke, have multiple risk factors including heart or lung problems, poor mobility, history of blood clots, or who have unrealistic expectations for cosmetic surgery would be at high risk for a tummy tuck procedure and may not be eligible.
Choosing a Tummy Tuck
Your decision to have a tummy tuck in Charlotte, NC, is a deeply personal one. At your consultation, Dr. Ditesheim will discuss your motivations, evaluate your current situation, and help you understand all your options. In general, you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck if:
You feel bothered by the size and appearance of your stomach.
You have lost weight, but now have hanging, excess skin on your abdomen.
You have tried to live a healthy lifestyle through a healthy diet and exercise and have achieved a stable weight.
You are in good health and finished having children.
You are a non-smoker or plan to quit smoking well in advance of the scheduled procedure.
When Is a Tummy Tuck Needed?
For some individuals, diet and exercise may not be enough to achieve a flat belly. A sagging abdomen can be caused by aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and more. If you’re struggling to lose excess fat and/or have weak abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck may help boost your body image.
Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, is a popular cometic procedure that can be performed alone or with other procedures. This body-enhancing procedure is often lifechanging for many patients, as it offers many benefits including the following:
Improves posture
Strengthens your core
Reduces stress urinary incontinence
Boosts confidences
Enhances the fit of clothing
Why Choose Dr. Ditesheim?
If you’re searching for the best plastic surgeon in North Carolina, look no further than Dr. Ditesheim. He strives to make each patient feel more confident with their body shape. This cosmetic procedure is performed by Dr. Ditesheim along with his assistants. It also requires some downtime.
Aside from being board certified, Dr. Ditesheim is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, so you can rest assured you’re in good hands.
Dr. Ditesheim’s approach to Tummy Tuck Surgery
The Tummy Tuck Consultation
It is Dr. Ditesheim’s passion and commitment to help each patient achieve their “best body.” Your tummy tuck consultation starts with understanding you: your frustrations, your weight, your problem areas. Do you have to camouflage “problem areas” of your body when getting dressed? Has your weight been up and down or fairly steady? If you’ve been pregnant in the past, did you show early, and were your babies very large? What would give you more confidence in your body? Asking these questions to understand each patient allows Dr. Ditesheim to create a personalized approach to tummy tuck in Charlotte.
Understanding your Body:
Excess fat pockets over the lower tummy or back are the reason for poor waist definition, bra rolls, back fat, or muffin top complaints. Genetics strongly determines each person’s body frame: height, weight distribution, and pelvic shape. Skin and fatty tissue are layered over this frame to create curves and shape. While our bodies are programmed to store energy in the form of fat, excess fat or exaggerated body fat disproportion creates frustration, poor body image, and loss of confidence.
Your Tummy Tuck Treatment Plan
The best plastic surgery plan is the one that will give you greater confidence in your body and yourself. At Ditesheim Plastic Surgery, your abdominoplasty will be customized to take into account health risks, your allowable time for recovery, your budget, and your desired result. There may also be options and benefits for combining procedures or staging procedures. Rest assured that the specific plan Dr. Ditesheim will recommend for you will always prioritize safety.
Before Dr. Ditesheim was my surgeon, he was my boss.
I have also observed firsthand the time and thought that Dr. Ditesheim puts into each patient’s surgery planning. This exposure made it obvious to me that Dr. Ditesheim was the perfect choice for me to address certain parts of my own body that I had been uncomfortable with.
You can feel great about your body with a real improvement or a WOW result:
Liposuction can make a significant improvement in reducing your belly fat without the need for invasive surgery. It’s a highly versatile technique that can treat the stomach, waist, and/or thighs in one session. The result is immediate and you can drive yourself home and be back to work within a few days.
In contrast, choosing to reshape the body more completely by combining abdominoplasty and liposuction (Tummy tuck 360) will give you a dramatic result, but you should expect a longer recovery, 2-3 weeks out of work and a higher cost.
Before and After photos comparing a Liposuction procedure and a Tummy Tuck 360 (liposuction and tummy tuck). (Top): Liposuction, using Aquashape, water-jet liposuction, 42yr 5’5” 140lb restored a flat tummy. (Bottom): Tummy Tuck 360 using VASER Liposuction and High Definition Technique, 45yr 5’7” 149lb combines a tummy tuck with circumferential liposuction.
Liposuction
Liposuction removes fat from areas where there is excess or unwanted fat causing a bulge or roll. If the overlying skin has good elasticity, removing the fat can flatten the area permanently. This is most often helpful in the lower stomach, love handles, waist and hips, and thighs. Liposuction scars are very small and easily hidden, meaning you won’t have to worry about being able to conceal scars. Recovery for this body contouring procedure can be less than two weeks for small areas or 3-8 weeks for larger fat removal or when treating multiple areas. Liposuction can be performed awake or with general
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin and tightens the “inner girdle” to restore a flat tummy and improve the waistline. The length of the incision varies by the type of procedure being performed. It is placed in the pubic area and can be a short (mini-tummy tuck) or a longer incision that extends to the edges of the lower pelvis (full tummy tuck). When more skin needs to be removed from the sides or even back the scar can be extended around the hips (extended tummy tuck). The scar is permanent but will fade over 12-24 months after the surgery. Most tummy tucks are performed under general anesthesia. Tummy tuck recovery is two to three weeks to return to work and normal daily life with 100% tummy tuck recovery at one year. In general, you can expect to experience more discomfort in the healing process compared with liposuction. However, there is no other surgical option for treating the excess or stretched skin of the stomach after pregnancy or dramatic weight loss.
Photos showing before and after results for liposculpting of the torso. (left) 47 yr old woman before and after Vaser High Definition Liposuction to sculpt the waist and upper buttocks (5’1”, 123lb); (middle) 50 yr old woman before and after High Definition Liposuction to sculpt the bra, back, and flanks 5’4” 163lb); (right) 42 yr old woman 5’5” 163lb before and after Aquashape Water-Jet Liposuction to shape the torso: abdomen and hips and breast lift ( mastopexy).
Tummy tuck Combined with Liposuction
To restore a flat tummy and define the contour of the waist and buttocks, Dr. Ditesheim combines both a tummy tuck and liposuction to deliver exceptional results (Lipoabdominoplasty). Selectively targeting areas of excess fat can reveal a more defined youthful anatomy. Removing fat from the upper back and bra area can eliminate bra-roll fullness and puffiness under the armpit. Sculpting the fat in the lower back can define the waist and shape the transition from the back to the buttocks. And adding liposucted fat to the buttocks can further enhance shape as desired (BBL: Brazilian butt lift).
This circumferential approach (Tummy Tuck 360) uses the shaping principles of High Definition Liposuction to create outstanding highlights that define the natural anatomy.
Before and After photos comparing a Liposuction procedure and a Tummy Tuck 360 (liposuction and tummy tuck). (Top): Liposuction, using Aquashape, water-jet liposuction, 42yr 5’5” 140lb restored a flat tummy. (Bottom): Tummy Tuck 360 using VASER Liposuction and High Definition Technique, 45yr 5’7” 149lb combines a tummy tuck with circumferential liposuction.
I received such wonderful care it was as if I was their family member. I was treated with the utmost respect from every person. I was greeted with a smile at every visit. Dr. Ditesheim gave me a better body than I could even imagine. I said I would never wear a 2-piece swimsuit, I was wrong. I just purchased my first one and plan on wearing it proudly.
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin and tightens the “inner girdle” to restore a flat tummy. The waist is improved. There is a short scar just above the pubic area (mini-tummy tuck) or a longer scar that extends to the edges of the lower pelvis (full tummy tuck). When more skin is removed from the front and sides the scar can be extended ( extended tummy tuck). The scar is permanent but will fade with time over the first 12-24months. Most tummy tucks are performed under general anesthesia. Tummy tuck recovery is 2-3 weeks to return to work or daily life with 100% tummy tuck recovery at one year. Depending on the degree of core tightening, the first week can have more discomfort compared with liposuction. There is no other surgical option for treating the excess or stretched skin of the tummy after pregnancy or large weight loss. Tummy tuck procedures are performed in the operating room.
is there a tummy tuck scar?
Can Liposuction and tummy tuck be done together?
Can Breast procedures be done at the same time as a Tummy tuck?
How long is the Tummy tuck Recovery?
What does a Tummy Tuck cost?
Meet Dr. Ditesheim
Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgeon
I believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin. As an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon, my passion is to enable each patient to present the most confident and positive version of themself throughout their life. I have committed my practice to this passion – it is so much more than hoping a patient will be pleased.
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