Abdominoplasty
Removes loose skin from the lower abdomen and repairs separated stomach muscles, most often after pregnancy or major weight loss.
Removes loose skin from the lower abdomen and repairs separated stomach muscles, most often after pregnancy or major weight loss.
What it is
A tummy tuck removes skin that exercise cannot shrink and tightens the muscle wall. The scar sits low, under most underwear. It is not a weight-loss operation; results last best at a stable weight.
Is it right for you
- Your weight has been stable for six months
- You are done having children
- You do not smoke, or will stop six weeks before and after
- You are in good general health
Recovery
Most patients spend one night in our recovery suite. An adult must stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours.
- Days 1 to 3: rest at home, short walks every hour
- Week 2: back to desk work
- Week 6: compression garment off, light exercise
- Months 3 to 12: the scar settles and fades
Risks
Every operation carries risk. You will hear your own numbers at the consultation before you sign a consent form.
- Fluid build-up, drained in the office
- Slow wound healing, more likely in smokers
- Scarring and numbness below the navel
How long results last
Skin removal is permanent. A later pregnancy or weight change can stretch the area again.
From
$9,800
Operating time
2 to 4 hours
Anesthesia
General
Stay
1 night
Back to work
2 weeks
Final result
6 to 12 months
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Monthly finance plans are available.
Frequently Asked
Questions
You do not need to know before you book. Describe the change you want; Dr. Hart explains which options fit your anatomy, including non-surgical ones.
Yes. Every written quote lists the surgeon's fee, the facility, anesthesia, implants where used, garments and all follow-up visits, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Often, yes, as long as the total operating time stays safe for your health history. Dr. Hart will tell you plainly when staging two operations is the better choice.
Yes. About one patient in five is a man, most often for eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chest contouring or body contouring after weight loss.
We ask for six months at a stable weight first. Contouring is then planned in stages, usually two or three operations over 12 to 18 months.
Modern implants are not lifetime devices, but many last well beyond ten years. We check them at every follow-up and explain the signs that mean it is time to review.
Tell us what You’re Considering
Ninety minutes with Dr. Amelia Hart. A physical examination, honest options, and a written itemized quote. $150, credited in full toward your procedure.
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