Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Tummy tuck surgery removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated muscle to restore a flatter, firmer midsection.
Refine Your Natural Proportions
The abdomen is one of the areas most affected by pregnancy, weight change, and aging. Even with consistent effort, loose skin and a weakened abdominal wall commonly remain, since diet and exercise can't retract stretched skin or reapproximate separated muscle. A tummy tuck addresses both, removing excess skin, tightening the underlying muscle, and refining the waistline contour. It's frequently combined with liposuction in the same surgery.
Common Concerns
Common concerns include:
Loose or excess abdominal skin
Separated or weakened abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
Persistent fullness despite diet and exercise
Changes after pregnancy or significant weight loss
Wanting a flatter, more defined midsection
What The Procedure Does
A tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal wall in one procedure.
The treatment can:
- Removes excess skin and tissue
- Tightens the abdominal wall
- Flattens and smooths the midsection
- Improves overall waistline contour and proportion
Before & After Gallery
- Abdominoplasty
- 32 year old female
- 3 months post op
- Abdominoplasty
- 54 year old female
- 2 months post op
- Abdominoplasty
- 54 year old female
- 2 months post op
- Abdominoplasty
- 47 year old female
- 2 months post op
Your Consultation
We evaluate:
- Skin quality and degree of laxity
- Abdominal wall integrity
- Distribution of tissue across the abdomen
You will receive:
- A personalized surgical plan
- Clear expectations for scar placement and healing
- Honest guidance on whether liposuction should be combined
Recovery
- First few days. Swelling, tightness, and limited movement. Rest and support are important.
- About one week. Early swelling decreases. Mobility improves with guidance.
- Two to three weeks. Most return to light daily activity as movement becomes easier.
- Four to six weeks. The abdomen begins to feel more natural as contour becomes more defined.
- Swelling, tightness, and limited movement are expected. Rest and support are essential during this phase. Swelling and bruising are expected, along with a mild sense of tightness or dryness around the eyes.
- About one week Early swelling begins to decrease, and mobility improves gradually with guidance.
- Two to three weeks Most patients return to light daily activity as discomfort subsides and movement becomes easier.
- Four to six weeks The abdomen begins to feel more natural, and swelling continues to resolve as contour becomes more defined.
What Results to expect
- A flatter, smoother abdominal contour
- Improved definition through the midsection
- Better proportion with the rest of the body
Who This Is For
Tummy tuck is worth considering if you have loose abdominal skin, a separated muscle wall, or fullness that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise, most commonly after pregnancy or significant weight loss, once your weight has been stable for several months.
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