Tummy Tuck in Houston, Texas (TX)
A tummy tuck, scientifically referred to as abdominoplasty, is a common cosmetic surgery procedure that can reduce and reshape the stomach area. The procedure is performed with a scalpel and the plastic surgeon makes at least two extensive incisions (one vertical and the other horizontal) plus a small cut around the navel, removing saggy skin and adipose tissues from the area. The muscles are also sutured, resulting in tighter and firmer looking abs.
The purpose of the procedure is to obtain a slimmer appearance of the core region. The recovery period is up to six weeks. However, the scars will mature within one year. The typical results of a tummy tuck may be noticeable after the side effects of the surgery subside. The patient will have slimmer and firmer abs. The scars are permanent and visible, even if they fade after the surgery.
Patients that want to avoid scarring can opt for less invasive treatments such as liposuction. The main advantage of a tummy tuck over liposuction is the reshaping of the abdominal wall muscles, which may greatly influence the overall appearance of the abdomen. The tummy tuck may last for life, however, if the patient gains weight, the pounds are likely be seen in the stomach area.
About Kristi Hustak MD
Dr. Hustak was born on an Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona. Her mother worked as a surgical first assist for an aesthetic plastic surgeon. At 14, Dr. Hustak eagerly watched her first surgery, sparking her passion for the field of medicine.
Dr. Hustak’s training started in Ohio where she lived for 8 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with Distinction in Medical Technology from The Ohio State University in 2004. She subsequently enrolled in medical school and completed a medical mission in Trujillo, Peru, where she expanded her international surgical interests. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Hustak married her best friend and classmate, Dr. Erik Hustak, and settled in Texas. Together, they have three beautiful children who enrich their lives daily.
For 6 years, Dr. Hustak completed a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. She currently holds appointments at several Houston hospitals, including several through the Memorial Hermann System and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dr. Hustak’s commitment to excellence in the field of plastic surgery is evident. She is an active clinical faculty member in plastic surgery and trains residents from several local academic medical centers in the Houston area as they learn both cosmetic and reconstructive principles. She also serves as a faculty member in the physician healing track at the University Texas Medical Branch, mentoring medical students in the development of their professional identity as doctors and healers.
She is an Assistant Program Director for the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Fellowship, which started in 2016. She is a local authority and national speaker on female genital rejuvenation. She is sought after to share her expertise as an invited speaker for local and national conferences. She has developed several innovative techniques in the field and continues to write and publish, along with her ACPS colleagues, on ways to make procedures better and safer for patients.
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