Many women and men consider a tummy tuck to gain a slimmer abdomen by eliminating excess skin and fat resulting from pregnancy, aging, fluctuations in weight or prior surgery.
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is an operation that removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and may include tightening of the abdominal wall muscles to correct separation of the muscles and minimize bulging or protrusion. Common reasons people choose tummy tuck surgery include:
Good tummy tuck patients are generally healthy but are unhappy with their abdomen due to areas of loose skin or fat that have not responded to diet and exercise. Ideal candidates have reached a stable weight and do not smoke. Patients that are anticipating a major change in their weight or women who may be considering future pregnancy may be encouraged to delay their tummy tuck procedure to achieve a long lasting correction of abdominal contour. Our surgeons spend significant time listening to their patients and establish shared realistic expectations of the outcome of the surgery through a unique operative plan to address each patient’s individual goals.
The initial consultation with one of our plastic surgeons will include:
Patients are encouraged to ask questions and discuss concerns during this visit.