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Optimize your Core with a Tummy Tuck procedure in Beverly Hills
Tummy Tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a popular surgery that tightens and reduces excess skin and fat to improve abdominal contours. The procedure is ideal for patients with excess skin and abdominal muscle laxity, especially after significant weight loss or multiple pregnancies.
Although Tummy Tuck is not a substitute for weight loss, results are typically long-lasting. Tummy Tuck results in significant tightening and reduction of abdominal skin sagging compared to non-surgical treatment alternatives.
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Tummy Tuck Before and After Images
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The Gallery above depicts Before and After Images of actual patients. The pictures show improvement in contours after Tummy Tuck surgery.
What is Tummy Tuck?
Tummy Tuck is a surgical operation to remove excess fat and skin, creating a smoother, firmer abdominal contour. A board-certified plastic surgeon creates incision patterns based on surgical preference, patient concern, degree of correction, and treatment areas. At Nazarian Plastic Surgery, we ensure an invisible belly button scar and a low tummy tuck scar, which results in lifting the vagina into a more youthful position and reducing the mons pubis fat for a smooth contour under a jersey dress, for example.
Patients can expect minimal bruising and swelling post-procedure, and initial results are immediately noticeable. Tummy Tuck surgery is highly effective, with high patient satisfaction and a 96% Worth it rating on RealSelf.
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Tummy Tuck Benefits
Tummy Tuck Surgery is an operation performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon to create a smoother, firmer abdominal contour. It can also help restore strength to a weak core, improve flexibility, and correct chronic irritants such as poor posture and lower back pain. Sometimes, hernias can also be repaired at the same time.
What Results to Expect
Firm, Smooth Youthful-Appearing Abdomen
Stronger Abdominal Core
Reduced Appearance of Stretch Marks and Scars
Invisible belly button scar
Low placed tummy tuck scar
Reduction of the mons pubis fat
Long-Lasting Results
Improved Confidence in Your Appearance
Umbilical hernia repair
How Long Will Results Last?
Tummy Tuck results are immediately visible after your procedure. However, it may take months for the final effects to develop fully. Results are considered permanent, provided you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
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Tummy Tuck Cost & Pricing Structure
Tummy Tuck surgery costs vary based on the patient's weight, the amount of excess skin, anesthesia, operating room facilities, and other related expenses. Cost also varies based on the plastic surgeon’s experience and geographical location.
US National Average: $8,000-$27,000
Our Price: Costs can vary depending on the provider. Please contact us for an estimate.
Additional Costs: Additional costs may include: Anesthesia fees, medical tests, medication prescriptions, and facility costs.
Insurance: Most insurance companies do not cover cosmetic procedures. We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience.
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How the Procedure Works
We will provide detailed instructions for preparation and aftercare for your surgery. Tummy Tuck surgery is typically an outpatient procedure and can take between 90 minutes to five hours to complete.
Before & Preparation
Your surgeon may recommend a medical evaluation or lab testing.
You may be asked to adjust or stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements.
Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day of your procedure.
During the Procedure
You will be placed under general anesthesia.
Your board-certified plastic surgeon will determine the surgical technique personalized for your specific case before the surgery.
Your surgeon will make an incision and tighten and remove excess abdominal tissue to create firmer, more youthful-appearing skin.
Your surgeon will make a horizontal incision between the pubic hairline and navel to repair the underlying weakened abdominal muscles.
Your provider will then make a second incision around the navel to remove upper abdominal excess skin.
Your surgeon will pull down and trim excess skin and suture the remaining skin.
Your provider will create a new opening for the navel, leaving an invisible scar.
Dr. Nazarian will place an invisible tummy tuck scar 5cm below the clitoris, which results in a lifting of the vagina into a more youthful position and reduction of the mons pubis fat for a smooth contour under a jersey dress, for example. This technique is unique to Nazarian Plastic Surgery.
Your provider will close the incision and apply dressings or bandages.
A small drainage tube may be placed temporarily under your skin to remove excess fluid or blood.
Aftercare & Recovery
Your doctor may prescribe pain medications to reduce soreness after the anesthesia wears off.
Your provider will give specific instructions regarding wound care, potential complications, follow-up information, and dates.
Residual scarring from the incision line and swelling will resolve over time.
Avoid smoking and weight fluctuations.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Patients should expect two to three weeks of recovery time.
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Am I a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck?
Tummy Tuck surgery is ideal for the following candidates:
Type of Patients:
Patients with excess soft tissue along the inner and outer thighs
Healthy patients with no medical conditions that may increase the risk of surgery or impaired wound healing.
Weight: Stable Weight
Health Restrictions: Smokers, Physically Unhealthy
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Side Effects & Risks
Patients may experience:
Discomfort
Swelling
Bruising
Scarring
Mild Bleeding
Infection (Rare)
Numbness (Rare)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (Rare)
Poor Wound Healing (Rare)
Revision Surgery (Rare)
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Similar & Related Procedures
Abdominal Liposuction: Abdominal Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat deposits from the abdomen to enhance the appearance of body contours.
CoolSculpting: CoolSculpting is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that permanently removes fat using cryolipolysis— fat freezing technology.
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Tummy Tuck Reviews
“I am one year post-op from a tummy tuck...and although my scar is still healing (I'm slow to recover), the incision and skills of Dr. Nazarian will leave me with a perfectly flat and barely noticeable scar. I am from out of state and have since been back to LA for facial and arm lift consults. I trust her skills completely, and she is just an all-around amazing soul inside and out!” Lynnette A. Overland Park, KS
“Dr Nazarian has changed my life! I had a tummy tuck in May and I never felt and looked better. I had read about how painful the recovery can be but that wasn't my experience. I never felt any pain, just some tightness but no pain! We talked about my diet before and after the surgery. My recovery has really been easy breezy! I wanted this procedure for 20 years and I wish I would have done it sooner. At my list visit before my surgery I asked her If I needed my breast and butt done as well! She told me my 46 year old breast we're fine and to do squats! I'm forever grateful to her for my almost six pack. She is a Rockstar! God Blessed me with the right surgeon!” Chanda M. Los Angeles, CA
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Pairs Well With
ARNICA
Available in-office, our blend of medical-grade Arnica, Bromelain, and Vitamin K is much more potent and bioavailable than those available in drug stores. We recommend taking 2 pills daily starting up to 1 month, 2 weeks, or a couple days before your procedure and continuing until bruising and swelling have resolved. Also available with Tumeric to take starting 2 weeks after your surgical procedure for added anti-inflammatory benefits.
Silagen Silicone Scar Treatments are a revolutionary, physician-exclusive line of medical grade silicone scar treatment products created to dramatically reduce the appearance of scars. Don’t let your self-consciousness about scars keep you from living your best life. Stop hiding your scars with clothes and use Silagen silicone scar treatments to reduce their visibility for good.
Formulated specifically with Ceravitae to produce oxygen and allow your skin to breathe, Oxygenetix's Oxygenating Foundation is a fan favorite at The Skin Spot. Beneficial for all skin types, this conscious cosmetic goes on sheer and provides buildable coverage, perfect for post-procedure or while dealing with a skin flare. We swear by this beautiful, breathable makeup that also has SPF 30.
Silagen Silicone Scar Treatments are a revolutionary, physician-exclusive line of medical grade silicone scar treatment products created to dramatically reduce the appearance of scars. Don’t let your self-consciousness about scars keep you from living your best life. Stop hiding your scars with clothes and use Silagen silicone scar treatments to reduce their visibility for good.
Silagen strips are a silicone sheeting that aids in the appearance and texture of scars. These strips are clear and intended for use in the abdomen/extremity area
Alastin TransFORM Body Treatment was developed to optimize your results when used after fat reduction treatments and it is also used to improve skin quality when used on its own. It has been proven to help accelerate body fat reduction, enhance skin tightening procedure results, and improve skin texture, firmness and crepiness.
NEW! BodiFirm™ - Because skin on the body is fundamentally different from skin on the face and décolletage, we created BodiFirm™, the first Revision Skincare product specifically formulated to address skin concerns on the body. This clinically-proven formula with patent-pending iFirm™ Technology was designed to help visibly firm, tighten and lift sagging, crepey skin in order to sculpt and tone the body.
SILAGEN - CLEAN FOAMING CLEANSER FOR SILAGEN SHEETING
Silagen's CLEAN Foaming Cleanser was created to help keep silicone gel sheets clean. Not only does it restore and renew the product's adhesion, it is also fragrance-free and non-irritating.
Why Nazarian Plastic Surgery for your Tuck Tummy Surgery?
Dr. Nazarian and her team’s goal with every procedure is to make you as comfortable as conceivably possible. For most surgical procedures, she likes her patients to increase their protein intake both before and after surgery. She has found that this really helps to jump-start your recovery so that you heal faster. She does not recommend dieting either before or after surgery. Medical-grade arnica, bromelain, and Vitamin K should also be started one month before surgery. These are available in-office.
If you want to make positive changes for your appearance while boosting your self confidence, this is the right place for you. Nazarian Plastic Surgery has a team of highly experienced and caring professionals ready to help you achieve your goals. Our team includes a Board Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Registered Nurse, and Aestheticians who are committed to providing you the safest and best in plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures.
Finally, at Nazarian Plastic Surgery we have an on-site, state of the art surgical facility, as well as modern and comfortable out-patient treatment suites. These added benefits help ensure that we meet our goal of achieving the most natural-looking and optimal results, while always keeping your safety first.
Consultation Information
If you would like more information about this procedure, please call Nazarian Plastic Surgery at (310) 659-0500 or request a consultation today. Dr. Nazarian will discuss your options and help determine a procedure plan that is right for you and achieve your aesthetic goals. Our Beverly Hills location is conveniently located near major roads and freeways, it’s very easy to find us.
It depends. If you are still carrying around a few extra pregnancy pounds, I always recommend starting with a healthy eating plan and exercise regime. Really commit to taking care of yourself and see if that helps. If it doesn’t, come in and speak with us. However, if your weight is good and you already exercise regularly, but you still have a hanging belly then yes, you are probably going to need surgery.
I typically tell my patients that they are going to need at least two weeks. If you have a super strenuous job, you may need more time or you may need to dial things back at work for a while. I can give you a better idea of exactly what to expect in terms of your recovery after I see you in-person during your consultation.
Yes and no. You will definitely notice the change in your body contour immediately. But you will also be swollen and bruised following your tummy tuck surgery. It’s just the price we pay for a flat stomach. It can take anywhere from 3-6 months for your swelling to fully reside. So, final, final results may take a while, but you will look better and better during that period. An abdominoplasty requires a bit of patience, but the pay-off is well worth it.
Most of my tummy tuck patients find the recovery really tolerable. I do inject long-lasting local anesthetic to give you an abdominal nerve block during surgery and this helps a lot! Yes, you will have some discomfort. At the aftercare facility, they will give you narcotics to take that really help curb the pain. Most of my patients stay there for 3 days – these are the most uncomfortable days. I will prescribe prescription pain medications as well as antibiotics to take at the aftercare facility and when you go home.
I think it’s best to wait. Otherwise, the next pregnancy could re-stretch the skin and muscles in your abdomen. This means that you might need another tummy tuck. Most patients don’t want to go through it twice.
Yes. But liposuction can only address the excess fat. It will do nothing for loose skin. I often combine liposuction with a minimally invasive procedure called BodyTite to tighten the skin. But though fantastic, this combination will not affect any looseness in the muscles. A tummy tuck is the gold standard for a reason. The right choice is really going to depend on your needs and ability to tolerate downtime. Sometimes, patients decide on a more moderate procedure that they know won’t deliver a totally flat stomach because it is simply easier for their current lifestyle. That’s cool. Just make sure to manage your expectations appropriately.
Tummy Tuck results are immediately visible after your procedure. However, it may take months to notice the final results. Results are long-lasting, provided that you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
The Tummy Tuck is a popular procedure performed under general anesthesia to remove excess fat and skin, creating a smoother, firmer abdominal contour. Patients can expect minimal bruising and swelling post-procedure and approximately two weeks of recovery. Full results develop gradually over several months.
Tummy Tuck is an operation that removes excess fat and skin, creating a smoother, firmer abdominal contour. The procedure is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who creates incision patterns based on surgical preference, patient concern, degree of correction, and treatment areas.
Since Tummy Tuck surgery requires general anesthesia, you will not experience pain during the procedure. However, recovery might be uncomfortable, and the level of discomfort varies based on each patient. Your plastic surgeon will ensure adequate analgesia after your procedure.
Tummy Tuck surgery is not ideal for smokers, patients with unstable weight, excess visceral fat, blood-clotting disorders, and underlying medical conditions. Patients who are physically unhealthy are also poor candidates for Tummy Tuck surgery.
Although minimal bruising and swelling are expected after a Tummy tuck, initial results can be seen immediately after your treatment. Tummy Tuck surgery is highly effective, with high patient satisfaction and a 96% Worth it rating on realself.com.
