Scarborough / Toronto Tummy Tuck Specialist
Dr. Sammy Sliwin

Dr. Sliwin is regarded as one of the most experienced Toronto abdominoplasty specialists. Over the course of his career, Dr. Sliwin has performed numerous tummy tuck procedures that have helped his patients achieve beautifully defined torsos. In fact, Dr. Sliwin’s reputation is such that patients come from throughout the greater Toronto area, including Scarborough, to receive treatment from his skilled hands. In the paragraphs below, Dr. Sliwin explains abdominoplasty procedure and the results his Toronto tummy tuck patients can achieve through it.

Tummy Tuck in Toronto

Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck surgery tightens the abdominal muscles and removes fat deposits and excess skin.

Who is a candidate for tummy tuck in Toronto? Anyone who has excess skin from gaining and losing significant amount of weight, as well as women who have had children and are not contemplating additional pregnancies can benefit from abdominoplasty. Good general health is mandatory for this procedure.

How long will the results last? Forever, as long as there is no significant weight gain and no pregnancies.

Will abdominoplasty leave a scar and how can the healing be accelerated? Yes, there is scar located under the bikini line and it will fade with time. We have a product called Mepiform, which is a silicone-based sheet to be applied over the area for speeding up the healing, preventing discolouration and thickening of the scar. If the scar is still red, then cortisone shots are given to our tummy tuck Toronto patients to break up the scar tissue. In addition, IPL laser therapy can improve healing.

How does weight gain or loss affect the results of tummy tuck? If a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, is maintained, the results of the surgery remain consistent.

How will pregnancy affect the results of tummy tuck surgery? The skin will stretch again and the abdominal muscle could separate again, possibly decreasing the effectiveness of the procedure.

How much time off will I need after my tummy tuck surgery? Approximately 2 weeks from office work depending on the rate of recovery and 4–6 weeks for heavier labour.

Do I need to stay overnight? Yes. Follow-up visits will be required for all tummy tuck Toronto patients after the surgery to monitor recovery.

When can I return to doing exercise? 2 weeks for the stationary bike or treadmill, 4 weeks for a stair climber and 6 weeks for full weights and aerobics.

Do I need to wear a special garment? Yes. You will be provided with a compression garment to be worn for 2 weeks minimum. This garment helps reduce bruising and swelling. There is a second stage garment, which is less binding and is given to patients when Dr. Sliwin determines they are ready for it.