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No-Drain Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck

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Since May, 2008, I have been using a no-drain method for abdominoplasty. This is a technique that has been developed over the past few years. I personally did not want to start using it on my patients until I believed that it had been thoroughly tested. However, it has been a significant advance and has led to both improved results and significantly greater comfort.

The drain or drains had been probably the greatest source of discomfort, and being able to eliminate the need for a drain reduces the discomfort.

Doing abdominoplasty without a drain is somewhat more difficult, and probably adds about 30 - 45 minutes to the procedure, but is very much worth it. It involves placement of a number of additional sutures to support the flap of tissue in its new location, hold the umbilical (belly-button) scar inside the umbilicus for a better-looking belly button, and eliminate the space for fluid collection under the flap.

Some of these pictures show patients who had their surgery before May, 2008, and thus they did have a drain placed in their surgery.

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck

Yes, this is really what she looked like before and one year after her abdominoplasty. Obviously, this is the result of weight control and exercise in addition to surgery, but without surgery, she could never have obtained this result.

Over time, the scar will fade even more.

If she can do it, you can too!

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No-drain tummy tuck / Abdominoplasty. Since the "After" photos are only one year after surgery, they are still a little pink

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No-drain circumferential tummy tuck / circumferential abdominoplasty / lower body lift, along with breast surgery in a Post-Baby Tune-Up®. Scars fading at 1 1/2 years.

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No-drain circumferential tummy tuck / circumferential abdominoplasty / lower body lift.
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She went from a size 28 to a size 6! Her scars are still a little pink.

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No-drain Scottsdale Abdominoplasty

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No-drain circumferential tummy tuck / abdominoplasty / lower body lift. Scars still quite pink at only 6 months.

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No-Drain Arizona Circumferential Abdominoplasty / lower body lift, along with thigh liposuction. We removed over 11 pounds in surgery, and she lost an additional 22 pounds after surgery. Nine months after surgery, she was training for a half-marathon.

Her comments after surgery were "I instantly liked Dr. Nachbar's tone, style, confidence. He listened and gave a recommendation that would give the best results for me ... and he was right. Also, love his staff -- and that purple is his favorite color!" About her surgical result, she said "Amazing, everyday I am amazed that things are where they should be!" Scars still pink only 9 months after surgery.

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No-Drain Scottsdale Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty, along with breast augmentation with 400 cc silicone gel breast implants in a Post-Baby Tune-Up®. Scars still pink at only 6 months.

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No-drain circumferential tummy tuck / abdominoplasty / lower body lift. Scars still quite pink at only 6 months.

No extra charge for removing the tattoo (under the blacked-out area on her back)!

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
A very nice abdominoplasty result, combining surgery, wt loss and exercise

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Post-Baby Tune-Up® along with long-term weight control

40 year old Mother of three underwent Post-Baby Tune-Up® with Mini-tummy tuck,
Breast Augmentation and liposuction of hips, thighs, knees, and abdomen

Nine months later, she increased her implants from 350cc to 450cc

She continues to exercise and watch her weight, and has lost about 30 lbs.

She looks great 5 years later at 45 years of age

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No-Drain Arizona Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty (with previous breast implants). Scars still pink at only 6 months.

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
With Ultrasonic and Standard Liposuction
Flanks and Inner Thighs

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Post-Baby Tune-Up® including Breast Augmentation with 371 cc Silicone Gel Breast Implants & abdominoplasty

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
(with previous Breast Augmentation with Mastopexy)
She sent us this email:

Hi Dr. Nachbar, I was just told today by a very enthusiastic admirer that I had a "PERFECT body." While I thanked him, I thought to myself, "thanks to Dr. Nachbar!!!" Just thought I'd pass that along.

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Circumferential Abdominoplasty along with Breast Surgery

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck in thin patient, showing that even a thin patient can be reshaped.

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Abdominoplasty and a lot of yoga.

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Post-Baby Tune-Up®, showing abdominoplasty - note tummy and breast both improved

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Abdominoplasty with exercise and weight loss - the 'Magic Three'

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Abdominoplasty as part of Post-Baby Tune-Up® also liposuction of hips and thighs

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Circumferential Abdominoplasty, along with Buttock Implant
She also lost 20 pounds. Scars still pink

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck, along with breast surgery

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck with iliac hip liposuction,
as well as later Breast Augmentation

The abdominoplasty was 9 months ago, although the breast augmentation was only 1 month ago

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Circumferential Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck with Breast Reduction and Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) in patient who lost 35 lbs. without gastric stapling.

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Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
With Breast Augmentation

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Abdominoplasty

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Body Lift/Circumferential Abdominoplasty, along with breast augmentation

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck after 60 lb weight loss, (but only 3 lb since her first visit to our Scottsdale, Arizona office)
Note that, after five years, the scars have faded very nicely

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck after appendectomy scar was allowed to heal without closure due to infection.
Note that the scar is still quite red only four months after surgery. The white area is because the patient is keeping the scar covered when she is in the sun.

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
With Ultrasonic Liposuction of the Flanks

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck with Liposuction
Ultrasonic and Standard Liposuction
Flanks, Back, and Inner and Outer Thighs

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck with Breast Augmentation

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Circumferential Abdominoplasty/Body Lift with Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy

A portion of the skin and fat was preserved and inserted into the buttock area to preserve buttock fullness

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