Tummy Tuck

The amount of excess abdominal fat and skin, as well as the amount of muscle laxity will determine the best tummy tuck surgery technique for you. An in-depth consultation with Dr. Moser is an excellent opportunity to learn which technique is right for you.

If you only experience minimal lower abdominal laxity, a mini tummy tuck is likely the most appropriate; however, if you experience significant laxity with diastasis recti (the physical separation of the abdominal muscles), a traditional (full) tummy tuck is likely the right procedure for you. Patients who have undergone significant weight loss are often best suited for an extended tummy tuck as this technique also addresses the hips and lower back.

Tummy tuck surgery can remove loose skin and excess fat in the abdominal area and tighten loose or stretched-out abdominal muscles. Stretch marks on the lower abdomen can often be eliminated to improve the appearance of the midsection. This procedure can do wonders to restore confidence and helps patients look and feel great.

An ideal candidate for a tummy tuck wants to remove excess skin and fat from their abdominal area. They may have been experiencing excess fat or skin around their stomach due to a pregnancy, genetics, extreme weight loss, or aging.

Additionally, candidates should be:

• In generally good health
• Non-smokers or willing to stop smoking before and after the procedure
• Understanding of the expected results and have realistic expectations
• Within 25 pounds of their ideal weight

Women who plan on getting pregnant again should postpone their tummy tuck until after.

During your initial consultation, the doctor will review your medical files and examine you to ensure that you’re a good candidate for the procedure.

No, a tummy tuck surgery isn’t meant to be a weight-loss solution; it’s a toning solution that can also deal with excessive skin. While the surgery will remove fat from the abdomen, the procedure will not remove excessive fat amounts. Patients who are interested in a tummy tuck should generally be within 25 pounds of their goal weight.

Yes, a tummy tuck offers long-lasting results. However, it should be noted that if you gain weight, it can impact your results. This is why it’s crucial to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise routine after your tummy tuck procedure.

Patients are recommended to postpone body contouring procedures, including tummy tuck surgery or Mommy Makeover surgery until after they feel confident that they are finished having children. However, this recommendation is purely for aesthetic reasons. Having a tummy tuck will not affect your pregnancy in any way, but a pregnancy can reduce or eliminate some of the benefits you received with your surgery.

This depends on what you are hoping to achieve. Some patients choose tummy tuck surgery because their aesthetic concerns lie solely on their abdomens. However, as many women choose tummy tuck surgery after multiple pregnancies or significant weight loss, there is a good chance that she will also have excess fat deposits elsewhere and aesthetic breast concerns.

Undergoing a Mommy Makeover allows you to address multiple areas of concern at the same time.

The procedure’s time will vary from patient to patient, but generally, it’s between two and four hours.

This time will increase if other surgical procedures are performed in combination.

Usually, a tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure. There might be some situations where patients are asked to do the procedure and spend one night in the clinic or hospital.

If you are released after surgery to spend the night at home, you will need to arrange a ride home and someone to monitor you during the first night. Additionally, it will be helpful to have someone at home during the recovery period to help you with tasks, such as cleaning and cooking.

Tummy tuck surgery is commonly performed with other body contouring techniques like liposuction, body sculpting after massive weight loss, and Mommy Makeover surgery (which combines body and breast enhancement surgeries).

Patients interested in body contouring with one of Dr. Moser’s tummy tuck techniques in San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, Corona, or Encinitas should reach out to AesthetiCare Cosmetic Surgery Institute for more information.