Who should consider a tummy tuck?

The tummy tuck is designed to tighten loose skin on the lower tummy most commonly after pregnancy has left loose skin behind. The results of a tummy tuck are best if you are not overweight, have lost your "pregnancy fat" and are fit and at your "ideal weight". Excess fat on the abdomen can... more

Most patients who come in for a tummy tuck have had children before, but not all. They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation with or without stretch marks. This operation will address all of these issues. Some women are fortunate enough to... more

...but they are also well suited for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight.  A tummy tuck addresses three issues with the abdomen: It removes excess skin - this can decrease visible stretch marks and "resets" the skin tone by tightening it up It "thins" the abdominal...

Patients who are good candidates for tummy tuck surgery are those who have loose, damaged abdominal skin as well as abdominal muscles that have been separated due to weight loss and/or pregnancy.  The tummy tuck surgery will remove the damaged skin from below the belly button and the surgeon will tighten... more

There are many outstanding answers here by qualified surgeons and in the end, I would highly recommend an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. This is major surgery and there are many factors to consider as well as preoperative interventions in order to ensure and optimal result. Best of luck in... more

A tummy tuck is designed to accomplish two things: 1. Remove excess abdominal skin and fat 2. Tighten and flatten the abdominal wall muscles The surgery is performed through a 'bikini-line incision' which, for a full tummy tuck, may extend from hipbone to hipbone. For patients that need only a 'mini-tummy... more

The most common question in the mind of patients that are considering a tummy tuck is: Do i need a tummy tuck or could I have liposuction, instead? while tummy tuck is designed to remove loose abdominal skin and to tighten abdominal muscles, a liposuciton only removes excess abdominal fat. therefore, If you... more

To decide whether you are a candidate for a tummy tuck, you will want to examine: 1.  Skin.  Is the loose skin below the belly button, above the belly button or both?  Despite what you hear,  loose skin cannot be tightened with lasers or creams.  It needs to be removed.  If the... more

The most ideal / typical candidates for a tummy tuck are: 1. Those who have had children (often multiple pregnancies). 2. Those that have had massive weight loss (usually post bariatric or lap-band patients). These patients both typically have: 1. Loose hanging skin with some stretch marks that extend from... more

Generally speaking, most patients who come in for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) have had children before.  They may have excess fatty tissue, excess or loose skin, and possibly loose abdominal muscles or separation (diastasis recti) with or without stretch marks.  Adominoplasty will address all of... more