Tummy Tuck Truths -- Top Doctor’s Keys to Safe And Successful Surgery
featuring expert:
DR. Gaurav Bharti
While tummy tucks clearly aim to improve outward appearance, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Gaurav Bharti--who has successfully performed hundreds of these procedures--says the restoration to a leaner, more youthful abdomen can also have emotional benefits.
“I’ve seen it happen time and time again,” Dr. Bharti explains. “A patient comes to me to improve their physical appearance and they walk away not only looking better but feeling more confident and secure as well. They come back to my office with a glow as they strut confidently to show the results.”
It’s hard not to hear the excitement in Dr. Bharti’s voice as he speaks about these total transformations. “I became a plastic surgeon to help people … and there is nothing better than when a patient looks and feels their best. My ultimate goal is to see them happy.”
Dr. Bharti says there are several keys to achieving these types of results.
First, it is critically important for patients to have clear expectations. “Every patient needs to understand they are a unique individual who requires a unique consultation and treatment plan,” he asserts. “No one else has your height, weight, lost weight, pregnancies, skin quality, excess fat, muscle separation, scars from old surgery, etc. These all come together to make you a one-of-a-kind patient.”
Said another way: “Don’t base your procedure or expected results on what you’ve seen in a magazine or on the internet, or what a friend or relative has experienced,” Dr. Bharti says.
It’s hard not to hear the excitement in Dr. Bharti’s voice as he speaks about these total transformations. “I became a plastic surgeon to help people … and there is nothing better than when a patient looks and feels their best. My ultimate goal is to see them happy.”
He also asserts that you shouldn’t move forward with any procedure until you are confident you can make an informed decision about how you’d like to proceed.
With this in mind, Dr. Bharti emphasized the importance of your consultation, noting that it’s vital to come into your meeting with the goal of walking away with a full understanding of the procedure, recovery and results.
One of the best ways to do this is by asking specific questions that provide key information like:
● Where will incisions be made?
● Will I have a scar?
● How long is the procedure?
● Will I need liposuction?
● Where will the procedure be performed?
● What will my recovery be like?
And, of course, be sure to seek details about the doctor’s skills and experience. After all, an accomplished plastic surgeon will help you achieve a safe and successful outcome from your tummy tuck.
Dr. Bharti encourages patients to work with a surgeon who has the right credentials, qualifications and experience. Again, he encourages patients to ask questions that will help them develop a full picture of the doctor they partner with:
● Where did you receive your training?
● Are you board certified?
● How many years have you been performing plastic surgery?
● How many times have you performed a tummy tuck?
● Where can I find feedback from former patients?
● Where can I find before-and-after photos of your work?
Dr. Bharti is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and also a Fellow of American College of Surgeons.
Resting on his laurels, however justified that might be, isn’t something Dr. Bharti will ever do. “I am constantly re-evaluating what I do as a plastic surgeon. There is always a better way and I owe it to my patients to strive to get the very best results while providing the ultimate experience.”
