Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Losing unwanted weight is a good way to improve your health, but sometimes you’re left with loose skin around the abdomen. As a plastic surgeon who wants to give you the body you’ve worked so hard to get, Brandon Elnekaveh, MD, in Miami, Florida, offers abdominoplasty, also known as the tummy tuck, to improve your shape. To learn more about abdominoplasty, call Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery or book an appointment online today.

What is abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to give you a leaner, flatter, and more defined stomach.

Abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss procedure but a surgery aimed at revealing the abs you’ve already earned through diet and exercise.

Who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty?

To determine if abdominoplasty is the best choice for you, Dr. Elnekaveh conducts a thorough examination to learn your desires and motives and then develops the right surgical plan that meets your specific needs and goals.

Ideally, you should be:

• At or close to your desired weight
• In good health
• Nonsmoker

If you’re planning a pregnancy, Dr. Elnekaveh may recommend that you hold off on an abdominoplasty.

What can I expect during abdominoplasty?

After you’re under anesthesia, Dr. Elnekaveh makes an incision at your bikini line to help hide scarring. He then lifts the abdominal skin and tightens the muscle layer. Then, he pulls down your abdominal skin and removes the excess to tighten the area.

Dr. Elnekaveh then closes your incision.

How do I recover from abdominoplasty surgery?

Dr. Elnekaveh provides specific instructions to help you during the recovery phase of your abdominoplasty, including how to care for your incision at home. To aid in comfort and healing, he will place you in a compression garment to wear around your midsection.

During the first week or two after the procedure, you may experience swelling and tenderness in your abdominal region. You may also have difficulty standing upright as your body adjusts to its new shape.

Once the swelling subsides and you’re able to stand up tall, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the results of your leaner look. To maintain the results, Dr. Elnekaveh recommends you eat a healthy diet and engage in regular physical activity.

For more information about abdominoplasty, call Dr. Brandon Plastic Surgery or request a consultation online today.