Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Who is a Candidate for Tummy Tuck?

If you have loose or sagging abdominal wall skin frequently associated with abnormal relaxation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles (frequently secondary to multiple pregnancies or prior surgery), you may be a candidate for abdominoplasty. You may also be a candidate if you are unable to tighten abdominal wall skin with exercise. The procedure is intended to give the patient a smoother, flatter abdomen.

About Tummy Tuck Surgery

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. (Mini and modified abdominoplasties are similarly performed as outpatient procedures.) Mini abdominoplasty tightens the lower abdominal wall skin only (shortest scar). Modified abdominoplasty addresses conditions where just the muscle wall or just the abdominal skin requires repair. Standard abdominoplasty tightens all of the abdominal wall skin and muscles (standard scar).

Abdominoplasty can be one of the more uncomfortable plastic surgery procedures and probably requires more time consuming and limiting recovery. You will be encouraged to be moving and walking within 1 to 2 days. Light activity is comfortable in 10 to 20 days. Sports will not be comfortable for about 6 weeks.

See Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos

Additional Procedures

Additional procedures that may enhance the result are Liposuction, Breast Enlargement, or Thigh/Buttock Lift.

Payment for Plastic Surgery

This procedure is now considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. Our patient counselors can help you with your financial arrangements, including financing.

Risks

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

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