A "tummy tuck" can give you a flatter, firmer abdomen. Your free, confidential consultation with Dr. Robert Brueck will show you how it can improve your looks.

When you think about it, a flatter, firmer abdomen can make you feel better about yourself. And you probably think about it a lot if you are carrying around excess flab from pregnancy or successful weight loss.

Sure, exercise equipment can work wonders. If it works. No question that exercise is the preferred way to attack the problem . But that is often easier said than done, isn't it? If even the most active exercise doesn't remove that excessive flab, you should consider a "tummy tuck."

I say consider because a "tummy tuck" may not be right for you.

During your free, confidential consultation with me, I will examine your specific situation and discuss with you if you should be a candidate for a "tummy tuck.

Besides removing flab, a "tummy tuck" also strengthens weakened or separated muscles. A "tummy tuck" can be performed along with liposuction, or liposuction may be an alternative to a "tummy tuck" if localized fat is the sole reason for the problem.

The problem can be the result of heredity, multiple pregnancies, previous surgeries, significant weight fluctuations or spinal abnormalities affecting posture.

"Tummy tucks" often are done as part of a "mommy makeover", a term for surgery that gets rid of excess skin and/or fat left over from pregnancy.

If you have an interest and want to know more about whether or not a "tummy tuck" is for you, use the Ask Dr Brueck secure form to send me your question. Please realize that email is inherently unsecure since your message may be read by a third party when icomes into our office. If this concerns you call me at 239-939-5233 instead.

Here are a few facts about me and the ansers to some frequently asked questions:

Robert Brueck, MD, FACS, a board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, understands that a flatter, firmer profile can give many women more self-assurance and the ability to be more comfortable in clothing styles they might otherwise have avoided.

With 29 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Brueck is dedicated to beautiful results and the highest quality patient care.

Click this link for BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS of Dr. Brueck's abdominoplasty work. Please recognize that before and after photos may be offensive to some people. If that includes you or you are under 18 years old, please do not view the before and after page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominoplasty

Q: Are there different types of Adominoplasty?
A: Abdominoplasty can vary depending on the needs of the patient. An Abdominoplasty can be simple in which we would take out a small amount of skin in the lower abdomen and perhaps placates or sutures together the loose muscles. Sometimes people will need a full extended Abdominoplasty extending the dissection all the way to the rib cage, cutting around the umbilicus, placating the muscles and removing the skin.

Q: How much pain is there associated with Abdominoplasty?
A: The pain associated with an Abdominoplasty is primarily associated with when we do a tightening of the muscles. During the course of the operation when I tighten the muscles I put in long acting anesthetic agents to minimize the pain that is associated with the Abdominoplasty. There is also usually a drain placed in the lower abdomen that will remain in for several days.

Q: What kind of recovery time is there?
A: Most of the recovery is based on the type of work that you do, for the first 3 to 4 days it is imperative that you either walk or lie with your feet elevated. It is most important that you not sit for prolonged periods of time to minimize the possibility or chance of blood clots forming. I think that real physical activity such as golf, tennis, aerobics, etc. should not be resumed for 3 to 4 weeks.

Q: When can I go back to work?
A: Again this depends on the type of work that you do. It is imperative that if you go back to work and you have a desk job that you have frequent periods of ambulation so as not to allow any stasis or minimize the risks of forming blood clots.

Q: What if I get pregnant again? Can I get pregnant again?
A: Many women ask if they have a tummy tuck and then 2 to 3 years later get pregnant how will pregnancy affect the tummy tuck. There is no question it will not affect your ability to get pregnant and if you do get pregnant then your skin will stretch and how it will contract after the delivery will vary from patient to patient. Many women during the course of a pregnancy will develop stretch marks and usually the stretch marks from the belly button to the pubic area will be eliminated during the course of a full Abdominoplasty.

Q: Can liposuction be done at the same time and is it common?
A: Many times when we do an Abdominoplasty on a patient we are actually contouring the middle portion of the abdomen and I would say that a large percentage of women who want to have the Abdominoplasty will also have suctioning of the flanks. This will contour the middle section and also really enhance the overall effect of the Abdominoplasty. In many cases we may suction the upper inner thighs or the knees in conjunction with the Abdominoplasty.

Dr. Brueck has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in Southwest Florida (Northport to Marco Island) for four consecutive years, including 2007, by Gulfshore Life magazine.

Dr. Brueck currently practices in Fort Myers in a state-of-the-art facility for plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. The office incorporates the most advanced technologies and the latest treatment therapies The goal is to provide you with the very best in surgical and non-surgical results.

Dr. Brueck and his highly trained staff are dedicated to providing patients with the finest in cosmetic and plastic surgery in a responsive and comforting manner.

While tummy tucks and liposuction are all primary cosmetic surgery procedures offered by Dr. Brueck, he also provides a wide variety of additional plastic and reconstructive services to patients throughout the Fort Myers and greater Naples area of Southwest Florida.

Dr. Brueck also performs breast enhancement, breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reductions and breast reconstruction, chin implants, face lifts, forehead lifts, neck lifts and eyelid surgerys (blepharoplasty).

Non-surgical procedures include laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, Obagi, Botox and Restylane.

If you think you might be a candidate for a tummy tuck or liposuction, please schedule a consultation and a full cosmetic surgery evaluation with Dr. Brueck.

A full, careful and thoughtful analysis by Dr. Brueck will help you determine if you are an appropriate candidate for abdominal surgery.

You may contact Dr. Brueck by telephone at 239-939-5233, through email or through his Aesthetic Co-ordinator, Judy.