Tummy Tuck #21576

This case involves a 53-year-old female patient who underwent a drainless tummy tuck combined with ventral hernia repair. She is 63" tall, weighs 169 pounds, and has no children.The procedure incorporated progressive tension sutures and a nerve block for enhanced post-operative pain management. A total of 2,492 grams of tissue was removed from her abdominal wall. At four months post-operation, the images display a notable reduction in abdominal protrusion and skin laxity. The surgical site shows well-healed incisions following the contours of the lower abdomen, resulting in a smoother abdominal profile. The application of progressive tension sutures appears to have minimized the need for drains, as evidenced by the absence of significant swelling or fluid accumulation at the site. This gallery entry highlights the physical changes achieved through this specific surgical approach at the stated post-operative interval. Patient recieved care from Dr. Dan Shell, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.