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Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills
Even the strictest diet and hardest workouts have limits. Reveal the body you’ve earned. At Shape U Deserve in Beverly Hills, Dr. Ashu Garg specializes in Tummy Tuck surgery to structurally repair your core and sculpt the flat, toned waistline you’ve been waiting for.
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What Is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that improves abdominal appearance by removing excess skin and fat and creating a smoother, tighter contour. For patients with muscle separation (often called diastasis recti after pregnancy or weight changes), the procedure may include tightening the abdominal wall for a firmer midsection.
Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight-loss procedure. It works best for patients who are close to a stable goal weight but struggle with loose skin, laxity, and contour concerns that don't respond to workouts.
Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery
- Improved Contour and Core Strength with muscle repair
- Better Fit and Proportion for clothing and swimwear
- Long-Lasting Results with a stable weight and healthy habits
- Addresses loose or hanging abdominal skin after weight loss
- Fixes bulging or lax contour due to weakened internal support
Types of Tummy Tuck Surgery
We offer multiple tummy tuck options, including traditional approaches and modern variations such as the Avelar tummy tuck, with technique selection based on your anatomy and goals.
Traditional Full Tummy Tuck
A full abdominoplasty works for patients with loose skin and contour concerns across the entire abdomen, often including muscle tightening and belly button repositioning.
Mini Tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck focuses on the lower abdomen, typically below the belly button. Suitable when skin laxity is limited to the lower belly and muscle-tightening needs are minimal.
Extended Tummy Tuck
An extended tummy tuck addresses the abdomen and can extend correction toward the flanks when skin and laxity extend beyond the front of the abdomen.
Are You a Good Candidate?
- Your overall health supports surgery and healing
- Your weight is stable and significant additional weight loss isn't expected
- Your main concern is excess skin, laxity, or muscle separation
- You don't smoke or are willing to stop, since smoking slows healing
- Your childbearing plans are complete, since pregnancy stretches tissues again
Your consultation with Dr. Garg confirms candidacy by evaluating skin quality, fat distribution, prior scars, and whether muscle repair is needed.
What to Expect After Surgery
Recovery varies based on the type of tummy tuck and whether muscle repair is performed. Dressings and compression garments are commonly used.
- First Week: Swelling management and careful incision care are essential.
- Weeks 2 to 3: Many patients return to desk work depending on comfort.
- Weeks 4 to 6: Gradual return to exercise as cleared.
- Following Months: Final contour refinement occurs as swelling resolves.
How Tummy Tuck Surgery Works
Once anesthesia is administered, tummy tuck surgery typically follows a structured approach:
Incision Placement
A low incision is placed to allow the removal of excess skin and contour refinement.
Tissue Elevation
The abdominal skin and underlying tissues are elevated to access the abdominal wall.
Muscle Tightening
Muscle tightening is performed when needed to improve support and contour.
Skin Redraping
Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining skin is redraped smoothly.
Closure
Closure is performed with layered suturing to support healing and scar quality.
Financing Options
Flexible payment options are available to help make your cosmetic procedures more accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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