Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty

What Is a Tummy Tuck?

Abdominoplasty, the medical term for what is commonly called a "tummy tuck," involves surgically removing excess skin and fat from the middle and lower part of the abdomen and sometimes tightening the abdominal muscles. The result is a flatter abdomen, and sometimes, a smaller waist, because the procedure corrects loose, sagging skin and excess fat. Any scars are usually located below the line of a swimsuit or underwear.

If you are considering a tummy tuck should you have realistic expectations about the procedures and have an initial consultation with Dr Fadi Bejjani who will explain the risks as well as benefits of the procedure. Your type of skin, overall health, weight and age can affect your outcome.

Both men and women get tummy tucks. The procedure is especially useful for women whose skin has stretched after more than one pregnancy. For people whose fat deposits are just on the lower part of the abdomen, a partial abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck may be an option.

Why Is It Needed?

Skin has a limit to which it can stretch and still return to normal. When it stretches beyond that point, due to pregnancy or a large weight gain followed by weight loss, the result is much like a balloon that has been blown up and deflated. The skin becomes stretched and crinkly and does not respond to exercise or diet.

While most people have a tummy tuck for cosmetic reasons, others have the surgery to correct weakened abdominal muscles that are causing medical problems, such as back pain. Doctors consider this operation to be reconstructive when it is medically necessary and mainly improves function. In these cases, health insurance may pay for part or all of the surgery.

Abdominoplasty is sometimes done in combination with liposuction to remove pockets of excess fat from specific areas of the body using a suction pump.

The surgery may help:
Women who have baggy folds of skin on the abdomen and/or weakened abdominal muscles after pregnancy
Men and women who have a large amount of fat and loose skin on the abdomen that will not go away with exercise or diet
Older people who, due to age and being a little overweight, have sagging, loose skin on the abdomen or weakened abdominal muscles

How much does Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty Cost?

We believe that every person has individual and unique needs. Because of this, the cost of an Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck will vary from person to person. You can use the online payment calculator sponsored by ChaseHealthAdvance, call us at 973-998-6487, or use our Quick Contact Form.