Look & Feel Your Best with a Body Contouring Tummy Tuck by Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery
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2915 Coltsgate Rd., Suite 103 Charlotte, NC 28211
2915 Coltsgate Rd., Suite 103 Charlotte, NC 28211
Look & Feel Your Best with a Body Contouring Tummy Tuck by Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery
A tummy tuck, medically referred to as an abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed around the world. A protruding abdomen can be difficult to live with. This may occur if weight loss has resulted in sagging skin, if the abdominal muscles have weakened, or if pregnancy has affected your midsection. Some people live with these issues for quite some time, while others just begin to notice these changes in their body. While diet and exercise is recommended to maintain your health, these issues are often resistant to diet and exercise and may become more pronounced as your body continues to age. An abdominoplasty can help patients achieve a flatter and trimmer midsection, and more aesthetically contoured, by tightening the abdominal wall muscles and targeting excess fat.
Tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss, although a tummy tuck can and is often done in conjunction with a liposuction procedure. The objective of the surgery is to improve the contour of the body by flattening the abdominal area and giving women their pre-pregnancy body back.
The best candidate for the surgery is the individual who is near their ideal weight and is physically healthy. The objective of the surgery is to improve the contour of the body by flattening the abdominal area. A tummy tuck can give women their pre-pregnancy body back. Dr. Harper and Dr. Zoog will evaluate your medical history and your anatomy. Depending on your expectations and contouring desired, they may recommend a tummy tuck or a tummy tuck and liposuction combination.
There are several tummy tuck procedures Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery may recommend depending on your individual needs.
Plastic Surgeon
A double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Garrett Harper is an accomplished body contouring and cosmetic breast surgeon, specializing in all breast and body surgeries including breast augmentation, breast lifts, abdominoplasties, mommy makeovers and surgery after weight loss. Dr. Harper’s patients have benefited from his compassionate patient care, and have received beautiful, natural-looking results through his skilled surgical technique. No matter what your needs are, Dr. Harper will listen attentively and work with you to develop the best treatment plan.
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Evon Zoog completed his undergraduate work at UNC Charlotte before receiving his medical degree at UNC Chapel Hill. He then moved to Chattanooga to complete his general surgery residency and felt his passion for plastic surgery grow. He was selected to train in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious University of Alabama at Birmingham where, under the direction of Dr. Jorge de la Torre, he had the privilege of being trained and mentored by some of the top plastic surgeons in the country. He completed over 100 free flap breast reconstruction procedures alongside Dr. R. Jobe Fix, one of the premier microsurgeons in the United States. He also trained with Drs. James Grotting, Al Cohn and Brad Denney where he became skilled in the most advanced and up-to-date techniques and technologies in aesthetic surgery. During his training, he authored over fourteen peer-reviewed articles in some of the most highly regarded medical journals as well as devoted time to research projects in the field.
Our Tummy Tuck is usually performed in our fully accredited, state of the art, surgical facility in Charlotte. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia which allows you to be comfortable and safe throughout the surgical experience.
After surgery, the patient is fitted with a compression garment. This helps to ensure the tummy tuck scar will heal properly as the incision must remain tension and pressure-free during the early weeks of healing. Patients generally require 10 days off of work after surgery. Walking is permitted and encouraged the day after surgery, but strenuous activity and heavy lifting are limited for six weeks. Swelling will be present initially following surgery and subsides during healing. The final results are typically seen 3 months after surgery.
Most patients are concerned with the length and placement of the surgical scar. Dr. Harper and Dr. Zoog are skilled surgeons who take tremendous care in limiting the size and visibility of the surgical scar, choosing to keep the incision below the bikini line.
Our exceptional staff will fully explain the surgery and answer all of your questions during a consultation.
Our experienced cosmetic surgeons have been serving tummy tuck patients in Charlotte for many years. They are board-certified plastic surgeons and members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. They are highly-respected by patients and peers alike.
A thorough understanding and explanation of what you are looking for is critical to you and your results and making the decision to move forward with your tummy tuck experience. At Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery we take the time to ensure you achieve this certainty during your personal consultation with either of the surgeons.
Our mission is to surpass your expectations. Call us for your complimentary consultation.
Dr. Harper and his team are incredible! I had a tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction. The care taken pre and post-op was impressive! I loved the care that Dr. Harper takes to make sure that all questions and concerns are answered. He is the BEST at what he does and I’d recommend to anyone considering plastic surgery. Also appreciate that he runs his schedule on time! I never had to wait…
I had a surgery with Dr. Zoog 11 months ago and to say he has changed my life is an understatement. Not only did Dr. Zoog give me my confidence (and body) back but I have my health back and love running again!
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