Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A flat and well toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals. Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging.

Abdominoplasty is a good option for you if:

  • You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
  • You have realistic expectations
  • You are a non-smoker
  • You are bothered by the feeling that your tummy is too large

Questions to ask for your Tummy Tuck consultation

  • Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
  • Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or the Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery?
  • How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
  • Do you have hospital privileges to perform this procedure?
    • If so at which hospitals?
  • Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally or state recognized accrediting agency, or is it state licensed or Medicare approved?
  • Am I a good candidate for the procedure?
  • What will be expected of me to get the best results?
  • Where and how will you perform my procedure?
  • What surgical technique is recommended for me?
  • How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
  • What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
  • How are complications handled?
  • How can I expect my stomach to look over time?
    • After pregnancy?
  • What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my tummy tuck?
  • Do yo have before and after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?