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Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos

See tummy tuck before and after pictures, submitted by doctors, to get an idea of the results real patients have seen.

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

Patient Age: 45-year-old, FemalePatient Issue: The patient lost 40lbs and now has excess skin, has 2 children with a c-section.Remedy: Abdominoplasty, Liposuction of love handles, repair umbilical hernia.Post-Op: 6 months

35-44 year old woman treated with Mommy Makeover, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction

This 49 year old mother of 2 kids was at one point 320 lbs. With a gastric sleeve and help of GLP-1s, she lost half of her body weight.

45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck, Thigh Lift

Full abdominoplasty with liposuction to flanks
Pre op: 145 lbs/ pant size:8
Post op: 130 lbs / pant size: 2-4

25-34 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

Pre op pant size: 12 / weight: 153lbsPost op pant size: 0/00 / weight: 101lbs

35-44 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

This 42 year-old woman was unhappy with the extra weight she had put on.

Patient Case Study Abdominoplasty, LiposuctionPatient Age: 45-year-old, FemalePatient Issue: The patient lost 40lbs and now has excess skin, has 2 children with a c-section.Remedy: Abdominoplasty, Liposuction of love handles, repair umbilical hernia.Post-Op: 6 months

55-64 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

This female patient aged 30 was treated with a tummy tuck (aka abdominoplasty.) The after photo was taken 1 year and 4 months post-surgery.

30 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)


	Patient abdomen stretched out by childbirth. Abdominoplasty and hernia repair performed.


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This female patient aged 46 was treated with a tummy tuck (aka abdominoplasty) and liposuction of the hips and the flanks. After photo was taken 1 month post-surgery.

46 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

Standard Tummy Tuck with Liposuction to the Flanks and Muscle Repair.

25-34 year old female treated with Tummy Tuck

Excess abdominal skin and fat can affect the overall appearance of the torso, especially when the lower abdomen hangs, creating an uneven contour. Our patient is a 54-year-old Black male who visited Dr. Katzen because he was concerned about the extra tissue around his abdomen. Dr. Katzen recommended a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, to remove the excess skin and fat and improve the shape of his midsection. He was placed under general anesthesia for the procedure. During surgery, Dr. Katzen removed the hanging lower abdominal tissue and tightened the abdomen to create a smoother, flatter contour. An abdominoplasty can help patients with abdominal skin laxity, lower belly overhang, and fullness that make the stomach look less defined. Photos were taken 4 months after surgery, and our patient achieved remarkable results. His abdomen now appears flatter, smoother, and more balanced with the rest of his body. This case demonstrates how male tummy tuck surgery can improve the lower abdomen, waistline, and overall torso shape through a customized body contouring approach. Dr. Katzens approach focused on removing the extra tissue while keeping the result proportional to his body. The procedure helped reduce the lower abdominal fold, improve the waistline, and create a more structured abdominal profile that better matched his overall frame. His early healing shows a cleaner shape. The final contour looks more balanced.

Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck Helps Male Patient Achieve a Flatter Midsection

Our patient is a 54-year-old Asian female who came to Dr. Timothy Katzen seeking a flatter, smoother abdomen after struggling with excess abdominal skin and fat that would not improve on its own. She wanted a body transformation that would help her midsection look more refined and better proportioned. To address these concerns, Dr. Katzen performed a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, under general anesthesia. This procedure is designed to remove loose abdominal skin, reduce excess fatty tissue, and tighten the abdominal contour for a firmer overall appearance. During surgery, Dr. Katzen carefully made a low abdominal incision so the resulting scar could sit as discreetly as possible. He then lifted the abdominal skin, removed the excess tissue, and reshaped the remaining skin so it could be re-draped smoothly across the stomach. When appropriate, the abdominal wall can also be tightened to improve the overall contour and help create a flatter profile. The belly button is then positioned to match the new abdominal shape in a natural-looking way. The incision is closed in layers to support healing and minimize tension on the skin. These photos were taken just 10 days after surgery, so the wounds are still fresh, and early swelling is expected, yet her results are already visible and remarkable. Even at this early stage, her abdomen appears noticeably flatter, smoother, and more sculpted, with continued improvement expected as healing progresses.

Our patient is a 23-year-old Black female who previously struggled with morbid obesity and reached a highest weight of 340 pounds. Through diet and exercise, she reduced her weight to 175 pounds, losing 165 pounds and completely changing her body. After her weight-loss journey, she was left with loose skin on her abdomen and thighs, along with a buttock shape that no longer matched her new figure.As part of her comprehensive body-transformation plan, Dr. Katzen performed a tummy tuck, thigh lift, and fat transfer to the buttocks while she was under general anesthesia. During the tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, Dr. Katzen removed excess abdominal skin and tissue, tightened and reshaped the abdomen, and created a flatter, smoother midsection. During the thigh lift, also known as a thighplasty, he removed loose skin and excess tissue to improve the contour of her legs and create a more balanced lower body.To complete her transformation, Dr. Katzen also performed fat transfer to the buttocks, commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift. Fat was taken from the iliac crest area near the upper hips and waist, carefully processed, and injected into the buttocks to improve shape, contour, and projection. This helped her buttocks better match her new body after weight loss.Photos were taken 16 months after surgery, and our patient achieved remarkable results. Most importantly, she feels more confident in her new body. This case shows how post-weight-loss body contouring can remove excess skin, refine the abdomen and thighs, and restore shape for a more complete transformation.

Full Body Contouring After Losing 165 Pounds

Woman treated with Tummy Tuck

Our patient is a 24-year-old Hispanic male who weighed 134 lbs at the time of surgery. He felt frustrated by excess abdominal skin after weight loss achieved through diet and exercise. Dr. Timothy Katzen recommended a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, to remove excess skin and create a flatter, firmer abdomen. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen designed a low incision intended to sit beneath underwear lines whenever possible, then carefully removed the stretched skin that was hanging and wrinkling across the lower abdomen. When needed, he tightened the abdominal wall by bringing the separated or weakened muscles back toward the center to improve core support and reduce forward bulging. The remaining skin was recontoured to achieve a smoother surface, and the navel was repositioned to achieve a natural appearance that matches the new shape. Internal layered sutures were used to support closure and promote clean scar healing, and drains and compression are often used short-term to control swelling and fluid accumulation. These photos were taken 3 months after surgery, and his results are already remarkable, showing a more defined waistline, reduced lower-abdominal laxity, and a tighter, athletic silhouette that should continue to refine as swelling subsides. He was advised on drain care and scar management, and on a gradual return to workouts, to protect the incision and muscle repair, since swelling and firmness can continue to improve for several more months.

Male Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty After Weight Loss for a Flatter Midsection

After massive weight loss, many patients are left with loose skin in multiple areas that can affect comfort, mobility, and confidence. Our patient is a 42-year-old White male who had previously been morbidly obese and reached a highest weight of 350 pounds. Through diet and exercise, he reduced his weight to 215 pounds, but he was still bothered by skin left behind on his abdomen, hips, lower back, buttocks, outer thighs, back, and sides. Dr. Katzen performed a circumferential lower body lift and a torsoplasty, also known as a back lift with vertical incisions on both sides, while the patient was under general anesthesia. During the circumferential body lift, Dr. Katzen removed excess skin and tissue around the lower torso to improve the abdomen, waist, hips, lower back, buttocks, and outer thighs. This 360 lower-body lift helped reduce sagging skin and create a smoother lower-body contour. During torsoplasty, Dr. Katzen removed loose back skin and tissue through vertical incisions on both sides to tighten the back, smooth the sides, and improve torso shape. These post-weight-loss body-contouring procedures are designed for patients whose stretched skin cannot be tightened with diet or exercise alone. Photos were taken 4 months after surgery, and our patient achieved remarkable results. Most importantly, he feels more confident in his new body. This case shows how CBL surgery and back lift surgery can work together for a more balanced transformation after major weight loss.

42-Year-Old Male Body Contouring With CBL and Back Lift After Weight Loss

Tummy tuck procedure with liposuction to the flanks and muscle repair.

Significant weight loss can improve health and confidence, but it may also leave behind stretched abdominal skin that does not tighten on its own. Our patient is a 32-year-old Hispanic female who had previously been morbidly obese and reached a highest weight of 335 pounds. Through diet, exercise, and Ozempic, she reduced her weight to 215 pounds before seeking help from Dr. Katzen for her abdomen. She underwent a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, under general anesthesia. During the procedure, Dr. Katzen removed loose abdominal skin and excess tissue, tightened the abdominal wall, and improved the contour of the lower abdomen and waist. This type of tummy tuck after weight loss is designed for patients who have hanging skin, lower belly fullness, and abdominal laxity that cannot be corrected with exercise or medication alone. Her photos were taken 4 months after surgery, and she achieved remarkable results. Our patients abdomen appears flatter, smoother, and more balanced with her post-weight-loss body. This case shows how abdominoplasty surgery can help complete a transformation after major weight loss by treating the skin and tissue left behind. For patients who have used Ozempic, diet, and exercise to lose weight, body contouring surgery may be the next step when loose skin remains. Dr. Katzens approach focuses on carefully removing excess skin while shaping the abdomen for a cleaner, more proportional result.

Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty After Weight Loss Creates a Flatter Abdomen

38 yo s/p breast lift, extended Tummy Tuck, (Mommy Makeover) performed in our on site AAAA certified operating suite.

35-44 year old woman treated with Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover

While breast explant surgery is something I perform often, I also truly enjoy body contouring procedures like this. This patient underwent an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)  and she feels so much better afterwards!

53 year old female shown 2.5 years after a tummy tuck with liposuction of her flanks.

38 yo s/p Tummy tuck and Breast lift with implants- Mentor 390 cc Moderate Plus Boost (Mommy makeover) in our on site AAAA certified operating suite

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