It was a total rejuvenation . . . what I went through and what I feel today. I’m beside myself about the change in my own self and my self-esteem. I’d do it over again in a heartbeat.
Full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction (1400 cc removed)
Dr. Rodriguez performed a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with liposuction on this afro-american woman to repair muscle and give her a flatter stomach. He also removed 1400 cc of fat with liposuction.
Full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction (side view)Full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction (front view)Full Tummy Tuck with Liposuction (angle view)
Dr. Rodriguez performs his abdominoplasty procedures under IV anesthesia so that patients can have the quickest recovery. Dr. Rodriguez now exclusively uses the Lockwood technique for all of his tummy tucks. This surgical technique gives the best aesthetic result and has a dramatic reduction in post op seromas that are seen with the standard tummy tuck procedure. Read more about the Lockwood technique in Dr. Rodriguez's blog post, Tummy Tucks: How to reduce swelling and eliminate fluid collections