Raj K. Gupta, MD
Pontiac Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Raj K. Gupta, MD
Q: Is the muscles tightened in a tummy tuck using the Avelar method?
The Avelar Abdominoplasty refers to a technique for tummy tucks that was developed in the 1990's by a Brazilian plastic surgeon. I have had the pleasure of seeing him present his techniques, watch him perform surgery, and have been very impressed with his results.
If the surgeon performing the technique strictly follows Dr. Avelar's method, then yes, there will be muscle tightening stitches placed. However, since I personally do not perform the procedure, nor do I know the surgeon performing your surgery, I guess that I cannot really promise you that this extra step of muscle tightening will occur, especially since the placement of these tightening stitches is a bit more difficult using his technique, and usually requires a special set of instruments that he has developed specifically for this issue.
It would probably be best to have an open discussion with the surgeon to specifically discuss the procedure and how it is planned to be performed for you.
| Board certification | |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: Plastic Surgery: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI Internship: McLaren General Hospital, Flint, MI |
| Professional memberships | American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Childrens Hospital of Michigan at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI; Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, MI; South Shore Hospital, Trenton, MI; Wyandotte General Hospital, Wyandotte, MI; Heritage Hospital, Taylor, MI; St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac, MI; North Oakland Medical Center, Pontiac, MI |
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