Most tummy tucks involve removing excess skin and fat, tightening the abdominal muscles, and placing incisions strategically to minimize scarring.Surgeons often combine tummy tucks with liposuction for a more sculpted waistline, or with BBL or breast augmentation as part of a full mommy makeover. Drainless tummy tucks and extended tummy tucks are also available, depending on your body type and goals. Recovery typically involves wearing a compression garment and limiting activity for 1–2 weeks.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
What Is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that removes excess skin and fat from your abdomen while tightening weakened or separated abdominal muscles. This surgical procedure addresses concerns that diet and exercise alone cannot fix, such as loose skin after pregnancy or significant weight loss, and stretched abdominal muscles.During the procedure, your surgeon makes an incision along your lower abdomen, removes excess tissue, repairs the abdominal wall, and repositions your belly button if necessary. The result is a flatter, firmer abdominal profile with improved muscle tone and a more defined waistline.
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Common Questions
Verify board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and look for surgeons who perform 50+ abdominoplasty procedures annually. Review before-and-after photos focusing on patients with similar body types, read patient reviews, and schedule consultations with multiple surgeons. Ask about experience with muscle repair, complication rates, and scar placement techniques. AestheticMatch simplifies this by connecting you with pre-vetted, board-certified tummy tuck specialists.