Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Yes. Men can get excess skin and muscle laxity, typically following weight loss.

Yes. They are a very reliable way to address changes to the abdomen that occur from pregnancy or weight loss.

Yes. A key component to a tummy tuck is tightening or “plicating” the abdominal muscles. This helps create a flat tummy and narrow waistline.

This varies from patient to patient.

3 - 6 weeks

A tummy tuck costs $10,000 - $14,000

Some patients experience a “tight” feeling in their abdomen for a few weeks following a tummy tuck.

A healthy, balanced diet is recommended during the healing process.

A tummy tuck costs $10,000 - $14,000

Regular clothes can be worn over your garment front he beginning. The garment is typically discontinued at 3 - 6 weeks.

Any man or woman that has excess skin of the abdomen and laxity of the muscle layer of the abdominal wall may be a candidate for a tummy tuck.

YES! In fact, it is important that you walk soon after your procedure to help prevent the formation of blood clots.

It is best for high BMI (obese) patients to lose weight prior to getting a tummy tuck.

Yes.

Yes. In most cases, the scar is low in the suprapubic area and extends from hip to hip. There is also a scar around the belly button in most cases.

No. A tummy tuck can be performed and have nice results in patients who are a little overweight.

A tummy tuck involves lifting the skin of the abdomen off of the muscle layer, tightening the muscles, and removing the excess skin. In some cases, excess fat is removed as well. The belly button is left attached at it's base and brought out though the skin in the proper location.

Diet and exercise are the best way to get rid of intra-abdominal fat. More superficial fat can also be removed by liposuction.

As long as a woman doesn't get pregnant again after a tummy tuck or have a dramatic change in her weight, a tummy tuck should last for many years.

A tummy tuck does not alter the time it takes to lose weight.

Any man or woman that has excess skin of the abdomen and laxity of the muscle layer of the abdominal wall may be a candidate for a tummy tuck.

Light cardio exercise can be started at 2 weeks post-op. Core exercise and weight lifting can begin at 6 - 8 weeks post-op.

No. When performed by a qualified board certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck is a safe procedure.

Yes. However, the improvement in the excess skin and muscle laxity may be undone by a subsequent pregnancy.

It is best to be sure you are done having children. It is also best to be at a stable and goal weight.

It is best to avoid alcohol for 2 - 3 weeks following a tummy tuck.

Most patients are off of pain medication by 1 -2 weeks after a tummy tuck.

As long as a woman doesn't get pregnant again after a tummy tuck or have a dramatic change in her weight, a tummy tuck should last for many years.

Up to 6 L (approximately 13 lbs.) can safely be removed in a single session of liposuction.

In general, the tissue removed with a tummy tuck does not weigh as much as you might think. Total removal is typically around 3 - 10 lbs.

It may be easier to exercise following a tummy tuck, which may make weight loss easier.

Most patients wear an abdominal binder provided by the surgeon for the first 1 - 3 weeks. After that, some patients will wear store bought compression, i.e. Spanx.

Any man or woman that has excess skin of the abdomen and laxity of the muscle layer of the abdominal wall may be a candidate for a tummy tuck.

Yes. In most cases a tummy tuck will leave you with a flat abdomen.

No. A tummy tuck does not involve any of the abdominal contents (i.e. bowel, bladder, etc.). Therefore, there is no effect on bowel or bladder issues.

When performed by a qualified board certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck is a safe procedure.

There is some pain following a tummy tuck. Patients now have the option of having a long acting local anesthetic injected at the time of surgery, which reduces the amount of post operative pain in the first 3 days. Most patients are off of pain medication by 1-2 weeks.

A full tummy tuck focuses on the entire abdomen and can tighten, strengthen, and flatten the stomach. A mini tummy tuck only targets the area below the belly button and is a less invasive option. Those with minimal excess fat and skin are usually better candidates for a mini tummy tuck.

We typically recommend you wait six months to a year before undergoing a tummy tuck procedure after pregnancy.

You are likely a good candidate for a tummy tuck if you are in generally good health, have realistic expectations, have loose skin, stretched muscles, and excess fat, and are a nonsmoker or willing to quit.

Yes! A tummy tuck is very often combined with a tummy tuck to give you the slimmer, firmer contours you’re looking for.

The scars after a tummy tuck will be pink, firm, and noticeable for at least six weeks. At Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery, we use the Embrace Advanced Scar Therapy system to minimize the appearance of surgical scars. Clinical trials have shown an 80% reduction in the scar’s appearance with this therapy.