Best Candidates
The best candidates for tummy tucks are:
- Patients with loose tummy skin due to pregnancy
- Patients with loose abdominal skin due to weight loss
- Patients who want to tighten bulging stomach muscles
- Patients who want to eliminate stretch marks of the tummy
- Patients with rolls, ugly scars, or deformities of the tummy
- Patients who want a flat stomach
- Patients who want their clothes to fit better
Techniques
MINI TUMMY TUCK:
A Mini Tummy Tuck tightens the skin and muscles below the umbilicus (belly button) only, with no tightening of the upper abdomen. The umbilicus is not disturbed, preserving its natural appearance. This procedure can be excellent for patients with a bulge or loose skin in the lower tummy, but fairly tight and smooth skin in the upper tummy.
FULL TUMMY TUCK:
A full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) tightens the skin and muscles above AND below the belly button. A greater degree of tightening and flattening is obtained compared with a mini tummy tuck. The pubic area is also tightened.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL:
A circumferential abdominoplasty (or belt lipectomy) removes and tightens excess or saggy skin in the back as well as the tummy. This procedure can be helpful following major weight loss. It is also possible to perform the tummy tuck at one surgery, with the back and buttock lift at a separate surgery.
PANNICULECTOMY:
A panniculectomy involves removing large amounts of excess skin and fat that hang down over the genitals and thighs, frequently following major weight loss. It does not tighten the abdominal muscles, but can alleviate back pain and skin rashes or ulcers.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Liposuction
- Scarring: Minimal
- Recovery time: 5 – 7 days
- Removal of excess skin and tightening muscles: n/a
- Weight loss substitute: n/a
- Natural results: Yes
- Performed by board certified plastic surgeon: Yes
- Removal of stretch marks: n/a
Abdominoplasty
- Scarring: Moderate, under clothing
- Recovery time: 2 – 3 Weeks
- Removal of excess skin and tightening muscles: Yes
- Weight loss substitute: n/a
- Natural results: Yes
- Performed by board certified plastic surgeon: Yes
- Removal of stretch marks: Yes
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Tummy Tuck – Patient 1
This 26 year old mother underwent abominoplastsy (tummy tuck) combined with liposuction of the abdomen, back, hips, and thighs. The postoperative photos were taken approximately 2 1/2 months after surgery.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 1
This 26 year old mother underwent abominoplastsy (tummy tuck) combined with liposuction of the abdomen, back, hips, and thighs. The postoperative photos were taken approximately 2 1/2 months after surgery.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 2
This 32 year old underwent a tummy tuck and liposuction to improve her severe abdominal prominence and skin excess. After her surgery, her improvement was so dramatic that she was motivated to lose additional weight, which she could never do successfully before the surgery. The photos demonstrate the amazing transformation that is possible when a good tummy tuck and liposuction are combined with weight loss.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 2
This 32 year old underwent a tummy tuck and liposuction to improve her severe abdominal prominence and skin excess. After her surgery, her improvement was so dramatic that she was motivated to lose additional weight, which she could never do successfully before the surgery. The photos demonstrate the amazing transformation that is possible when a good tummy tuck and liposuction are combined with weight loss.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 3
This 45 year old complained mainly of lax abdominal muscle after pregnancy, resulting in excessive bulging of her tummy. Following an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with significant tightening of the abdominal muscle, her tummy is now flat.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 4
Cotter: This 32 year old presented with very loose, wrinkled abdominal skin, forming large rolls. Her abdomen is much smoother and tighter following an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Tummy Tuck – Patient 4
Cotter: This 32 year old presented with very loose, wrinkled abdominal skin, forming large rolls. Her abdomen is much smoother and tighter following an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Tummy Tuck – Patient 5
This 45 year old complained of loose abdominal skin and of very poor, depressed scars from prior surgeries. A smooth, tight tummy was restored with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Tummy Tuck – Patient 6
This 39 year old presented with severe abdominal skin and fat excess, creating large, loose rolls. Her abdominal contour, and her ability to exercise and be active, were significantly improved following an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). The scar will continue to fade with time.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 7
This 42 year old presented with severe skin laxity and formation of large rolls on her abdomen. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) dramatically improved her tummy. The scars will fade with time and become quite inconspicuous
Tummy Tuck – Patient 8
This 24 year old complained of loose abdominal skin with formation of rolls, and a tummy that protruded excessively. The abdomen is tight and flat after an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). The red color of the scars will fade with time.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 15
35 year old patient with very droopy breasts and loose, bulging abdomen underwent a breast lift and tummy tuck.
The postoperative photos were taken about six months after surgery.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 16
This 44 year old mother decreased her weight from 260 pounds to 174 pounds after undergoing a lap band procedure. She complained of significant breast drooping and lack of fullness, and also of loose and bulging tissues in the abdomen. She had large rolls in her posterior hips and mid back. She underwent a traditional mastopexy, or breast lift, and combined with 450 cc silicone implants. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, was done, and liposuction of the back and posterior hips was performed. The post operative photos were taken about two months after the surgery. The scars will continue to fade over the next one to two years.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 17
This 42 year old mother of two lost 25 pounds, and presented complaining of inadequate breast fullness and slight breast drooping, and also of significant laxity and excess skin throughout the abdomen with severe stretch marks. She underwent a silicone breast augmentation with a concentric mastopexy, which involves a scar only around the areola, combined with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. 400 cc silicone implants were used, and she did not want her breasts to be any larger than that. The postoperative photos were taken about nine weeks after surgery.
Tummy Tuck – Patient 18
This 27 year old mother of three complained of laxity of the skin throughout the abdomen after her pregnancies, treated with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. The postoperative photos are two months after surgery. The scars are thin and will continue to fade.
Patient Reviews
I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY SURGERY
“I had a Breast Augmentation and a Tummy Tuck by Dr. Taleisnik in August 2012 and I have to say it has been the best thing. I researched doctors in the area and out of the area, I even had a couple of consultations, but never felt comfortable with any doctor until I met Dr. Taleisnik. I really liked the fact that he was not pushy and try to get me to do extra procedures I did NOT need he keep it real and natural. He answered every question I had and both him and his assistant returned my many questions and emails. I never felt dumb for asking any questions because he always had an answer for me, & was always very professional. After the surgery he was very attentive and called to check up on me. He always had my pain under control and was very considerate. I am very happy with my surgery and I wouldn’t change a thing. Dr. Taleisnik was the best choice for me, and took care of me like I was his family. It’s been 5 months since my surgery and I feel and look better then ever.”
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PRICE
$6,000 – $11,000
We accept payments by all major Credit Cards, Cash or Cashier’s Check or financing through CareCredit®
CURRENT SPECIALS
Combining a tummy tuck with breast augmentation/lift/reduction can lower the total tummy tuck fee by $1,000 or more. Liposuction can easily be added to a tummy tuck: for example, adding liposuction of the posterior hips and flanks to a tummy tuck may raise the total fee by only $1,600-$2,500.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Occasionally
Please email us and we will be happy to help answer your financing questions.
ANESTHETIC
General Anesthesia
General anesthesia makes you unable to feel pain during medical procedures. All surgeries are performed in outpatient surgery centers accredited at the highest levels. All anesthesia is provided by board-certified anesthesiologists.
Recovery Time
Patients must walk and sleep flexed at the waist for 4 days/nights, and will have drains in place most commonly for 5-10 days. Most patients require 7-14 days off work. Sit-ups and strenuous abdominal muscle use (very heavy lifting) are prohibited for 6-7 weeks.
Off Work
First follow up
Bandage Removal
Umbilical Sutures Removed
Compression Garment
Best Results