Tummy Tuck in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
If you have loose muscles, hanging skin, or excess fat in the stomach region, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim might suggest a tummy tuck to help you achieve the look you desire. The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a popular body contouring procedure that works to gently reshape the stomach area through a tightening of the abdominal muscles.
Dr. Kim usually recommends the full abdominoplasty, which addresses the full range of stomach muscles and provides optimal benefit. In some cases, a mini-tummy tuck may be used as an alternative for patients who only need localized tightening.
Candidates
Dr. Kim may recommend a tummy tuck if you meet one or more of the following candidacy requirements:
- You have excess skin in the upper or lower stomach area
- You have excess skin and fat following childbirth (and you are not planning on having additional children)
- Your abdomen protrudes
- Your abdominal muscles are weak and resistant to toning exercises
A tummy tuck is an effective way to tighten your abdominal region if you have loose, hanging skin following significant weight loss. It is also commonly performed to help women restore their body to its pre-pregnancy figure.
Procedure
Dr. Kim begins the tummy tuck procedure with an incision in the lower abdomen, typically starting in the pubic area and extending to the hips. For a full tummy tuck, he also makes an incision around the belly button to keep it intact. He then tightens the abdominal muscles to achieve dramatic results and removes any excess skin. The remaining skin is repositioned over the newly contoured abdomen.
If you have excess fat, Dr. Kim may perform liposuction on your flanks to enhance the overall outcome.
Post-surgery, you can expect discomfort to diminish within about a week. A pain pump will help manage pain during the initial recovery stages. It’s important to start moving around as soon as possible to avoid complications and aid the healing process. Light exercise is usually feasible after one week, but you should avoid strenuous activities for a month or more. Dr. Kim will provide detailed recovery instructions to ensure you heal properly and achieve optimal results.
Learn more about Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Eugene Kim
Please read our Questions about Abdominoplasty page to learn more about the procedure.
Please contact us today to schedule your confidential tummy tuck consultation with Dr. Eugene Kim, serving patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, California.
