Tummy Tuck
Muscle laxity or excess skin on the abdomen can often result in the appearance of a “pooch.” When the muscles and skin have been severely stretched, no fitness program will repair the damage. That’s where abdominoplasty, often called a tummy tuck, can help. At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, our board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons perform tummy tuck surgery to help Missouri and Illinois patients rejuvenate their abdominal areas. This procedure repairs the core muscles and removes extra abdominal skin for a flatter, firmer abdomen.
Tummy Tuck
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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
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Case: 1 of 31
Case #179
This is a 34- year old patient who went through a massive weight loss. She had lost 240lbs through diet and exercise and was left with excess skin all over her body. Dr. Prada performed a body lift, abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, thigh lift, breast lift, and breast augmentation. Read More
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Case #117
-Two months post Extensive Abdominoplasty and Liposuction Procedure -This 27-year-old patient came into our office to correct the changes that have occurred in her abdominal and flank regions after bearing a child. Her abdomen is now flat and she couldn't be happier. Read More
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Case: 3 of 31
Case #204
One Month- Post-Tummy Tuck This is a 46- year old mother of four children. She came in seeking an abdominoplasty to address the excess skin on her abdomen. Dr. Prada performed an extended abdominoplasty. This patient is thrilled with her results, and she is healing beautifully. Read More
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Case: 4 of 31
Case #191
This is a 42-year-old patient who came in seeking an abdominoplasty. She was unhappy with the fullness of her abdomen and the stretch marks on her abdomen. Dr. Lund performed a full extended abdominoplasty, and she is thrilled to death with her results. Read More
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Case: 5 of 31
Case #169
This is a 40-year-old mother of two who came in desiring an abdominoplasty. This patient had lost 45 pounds through diet and exercise and was left with loose lax skin that hung over her pants. She came in wanting to address those issues along with desiring some contouring.Dr. Lund performed an extended abdominoplasty with liposuction of the... Read More
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Case #126
Today we are featuring a 31-year old patient who had an extended abdominoplasty procedure. After having two children, this patient was left with redundant skin in the abdomen, stretch marks and an abdominal pannus. Dr. Prada performed and extended abdominoplasty with no muscle plication for this patient and she very happy with her results. Read More
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Case #151
This 38-year-old female came to our office interested in having a mommy makeover. Unhappy with the excess and laxity of the skin on her abdomen, and the droopy appearance of her breasts, she came to Dr. Prada for help.This patient is nine months post abdominoplasty with liposuction. Dr. Prada also preformed a augmentation mammoplasty and used... Read More
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Case #181
This is a 49-year old, mother of two who came in desiring a mommy makeover. She lost over 100lbs and was left with loose sagging skin on her abdomen. She also wanted her breasts addressed. Dr. Lund performed an extended abdominoplasty, bilateral breast augmentation, and anchor mastopexy. Dr. Lund used 560cc Cohesive breast implants in... Read More
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Case: 9 of 31
Case #118
-9 months post operation-This 20-year-old patient came in unhappy about the loose skin in her abdomen and flank region after working extremely hard and losing 90lbs. Dr. Nathan was happy to help this patient. He performed an extended abdominoplasty and lower body lift.This was truly a life-changing procedure for this young woman and... Read More
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Case #133
This 37-year-old patient came in unhappy with the loose skin on her abdomen and her small breasts. She desried a conservative augmentation. She wanted to be a moderate 'C cup', and before surgery, she was an 'A cup'.Dr. Nathan performed an extended abdominoplasty and a breast augmentation for this patient. She is very pleased with her results. Read More
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Case #185
1 Year post Abdominoplasty and Breast lift with augmentation!
-This is a 36-year-old mother of two, who had significant weight gain and then lost over 40 pounds through diet and exercise. She was left with loose and sagging skin which she wanted to be addressed with an abdominoplasty. She also desired a breast lift and augmentationDr.... Read More
-This is a 36-year-old mother of two, who had significant weight gain and then lost over 40 pounds through diet and exercise. She was left with loose and sagging skin which she wanted to be addressed with an abdominoplasty. She also desired a breast lift and augmentationDr.... Read More
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Case #139
This 35-year-old patient came in desiring a tummy tuck procedure. She was unhappy with the fullness in her abdomen. Even with working out and eating healthy her abdomen appearance was not changing. This patient also had an umbilical hernia that needed to be addressed. Dr. Nathan performed an extended abdominoplasty with a hernia repair... Read More
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Case #189
6 months- Post-Abdominoplasty This is a 62-year-old patient who was unhappy with the loose skin and stretch marks on her abdomen. She also desired more perky and upright breasts. Dr. Nathan performed an abdominoplasty along with a breast lift, and she is thrilled with her results. Read More
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Case #188
This is a 38-year-old patient who came in seeking an abdominoplasty procedure. After having three children, this patient was unhappy with the stretch marks, skin laxity, and protuberance of her abdomen. Dr. Nathan performed an extended abdominoplasty. She is very happy with her results and her new figure looks amazing! Read More
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Case #122
This 42-year-old patient was left with loose and sagging skin on her stomach after losing 30 pounds. After staying on a consistent diet and working out, the skin laxity was not improving. This patient desired lifted breasts, and the loose and sagging skin on her abdomen to be addressed.This patient is in love with her results. She is now able... Read More
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Case #171
This is a 34-year-old patient who came in desiring an abdominoplasty. She was unhappy with the protuberant appearance of her lower abdomen and the loose skin.Dr. Nathan performed an extended abdominoplasty with the addition of liposuction to the flanks for this patient, and she is thrilled with her results. Read More
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Case #152
30-year-old patient who came in desiring an abdominoplasty. She is unhappy with the excess skin and stretch marks on her abdomen after having three children. Even with working out, there were no changes in the appearance of her abdomen. She came to Dr. Prada for help.
He preformed an extended abdominoplasty and this patient couldn't... Read More
He preformed an extended abdominoplasty and this patient couldn't... Read More
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Case #147
This 47-year-old patient had gone through significant weight loss. Through diet and exercise, she lost 60+ lbs. With the weight loss, she was left with loose, lax skin tissue. Dr. Lund performed an abdominoplasty procedure along with liposuction of her abdomen, flanks, and upper back. This patient is extremely happy and states this procedure has... Read More
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Case: 19 of 31
Case #135
-7 Months Post Abdominoplasty Procedure-This 57-year-old patient came in desiring an abdominoplasty. After having children, this patient was left with loose and overhanging skin in her abdomen region. Even with exercise, she couldn't get rid of the loose hanging skin. She desired to have her stretch marks and upper abdomen fullness corrected. Dr.... Read More
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Case: 20 of 31
Case #146
This is a 38-year old patient who had an abdominoplasty done by Dr. Lund, along with a hernia repair performed by an outside doctor in 2017. After having her third child, her body did not bounce back as she expected. Even with working out and the right diet, nothing was helping her abdomen’s appearance. She came to Dr. Lund for help.Dr. Lund... Read More
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Case #207
This 32-year-old mother of four came in seeking an abdominoplasty. After having children, she was left with excess skin on her abdomen which she wanted to be addressed.Dr. Nathan performed an extended abdominoplasty and she is thrilled with her results. Read More
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Case: 22 of 31
Tummy Tuck Case #102
This woman came to our practice seeking tummy tuck surgery to reshape her distended abdomen. Dr. Lund performed a tummy tuck proccedure and gave her a whole new silhouette.
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Case #9
48 year old woman with extended abdominoplasty, liposuction of hips and upper back.
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Case #88
This woman came to St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery seeking a tummy tuck to reduce the size of her stomach, tighten muscle laxity and change the overall shape of her abdomen. Dr. Charles Nathan performed a tummy tuck surgery on her, and the difference is incredible! Read More
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Case #86
In order to correct sagging skin and muscle laxity, this woman elected to have a tummy tuck procedure performed by Dr. Charles Nathan. Her results are beautiful -- she loves her new silhouette!
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Case: 27 of 31
Case #77
45 year old woman with extended tummy tuck, body lift, and liposuction of inner and outer thighs.
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Case #156
After an extensive weight loss, this patient came in desiring a body contouring procedure. This patient had lost 230 pounds after having gastric bypass surgery and was unhappy with the appearance of her abdomen. Dr. Nathan preformed a circumferential lower body lift to give this patient what she desired. This patient is extremely happy... Read More
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Case #87
Dr. Charles Nathan performed a tummy tuck on this woman to tighten her abdominal muscles and change the shape of her stomach area.
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Case #173
4 months post abdominoplasty
-This is a 36-year-old patient who came in seeking an abdominoplasty. She was unhappy with the loose skin and laxity of her abdomen. Dr. Lund performed a full abdominoplasty procedure with liposuction of the abdomen. This patient is extremely pleased with her results and has gone from a size 14 down... Read More
-This is a 36-year-old patient who came in seeking an abdominoplasty. She was unhappy with the loose skin and laxity of her abdomen. Dr. Lund performed a full abdominoplasty procedure with liposuction of the abdomen. This patient is extremely pleased with her results and has gone from a size 14 down... Read More
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Case #157
This is a 41-year-old patient who came in seeking a tummy tuck. After having children, this patient was unhappy with the laxity in her abdomen. Dr. Nathan performed a full extended abdominoplasty and she is extremely happy with her results. Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Good Tummy Tuck Candidates
A tummy tuck is most often performed after pregnancy or weight loss. Unlike liposuction, which only removes unwanted fat, abdominoplasty is designed to tighten the muscle walls of the torso and remove excess skin. Sometimes, our surgeons use liposuction during a tummy tuck to remove additional fat and ensure smooth, contoured results.
Many women who have had children choose a popular combination procedure called a mommy makeover, which may include breast enhancement in addition to a tummy tuck.
What Are the Different Types of Tummy Tuck?
At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, our physicians customize abdominoplasty procedures depending on the needs of each patient. We offer the following different types of tummy tuck:
- Full tummy tuck: This is the most common form of the surgery and is appropriate for most patients. It involves a horizontal incision stretching across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, as well as another incision around the belly button. These incisions enable the surgeon to repair and tighten abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, and incorporate liposuction of the abdominal area. The belly button is repositioned and reconstructed in an aesthetically pleasing way.
- Mini tummy tuck: The goal of a mini tummy tuck here in Louis is the same as a full tummy tuck — creating a flatter, tighter abdomen. The main difference is that a mini tummy tuck involves a single incision just above the pubic area that is not usually as long as in a full tummy tuck. Only excess skin below the belly button is removed, and the ability to repair abdominal muscles damaged during pregnancy is limited. This option is appropriate for people who are concerned with bulging and excess skin only below the belly button, and it usually includes a shorter, more comfortable recovery.
- Extended tummy tuck: Patients who have excess skin and fat on the flanks (sometimes called “love handles”) sometimes need a longer incision to address those concerns. This is called an extended tummy tuck, and it generally requires a more involved recovery period. This option is most common after major weight loss.
Our surgeons usually perform tummy tuck surgery with the aid of general anesthesia, although a local anesthetic with sedation is sometimes an option.
Your Tummy Tuck Recovery
The amount of downtime varies between individuals, but usually a 2-week recovery is required. Men and women who work in physically demanding jobs may need 3 to 4 weeks of downtime for complete recovery. Many people experience a feeling of tightness in the abdomen, as well as some swelling. For this reason, light walking is typically recommended after surgery. Pain medication may be used to alleviate discomfort.
Your Tummy Tuck Results
Your tummy tuck results should appear within about a month. You will enjoy a tighter, flatter midsection with improved muscle tone and contour. In some cases, abdominoplasty may be able to improve the look of stretch marks.
Our board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons work closely with each patient to create satisfying results that they can be proud of. Request a consultation online or call (636) 530-6161 to set up an evaluation and learn more.
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