From muffin tops to stretch marks, the abdominal area is a challenge for many of our patients. If a tight, flat tummy is proving elusive, consider a tummy tuck procedure at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center.
Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons built our practice from the ground up. Our priority is treating each patient like family and providing the white-glove service our patients deserve, from their first visit through recovery. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful plastic surgery center, complete with an accredited on-site surgical facility. If you’re having tummy troubles, contact us to schedule your consultation and explore tummy tuck surgery with our team of aesthetic experts.
Quick Facts
Benefits:
Removes excess skin and fat, tightens abdominal muscles, and creates a flatter, firmer midsection
Avg. Cost:
Starting at $10,000–$18,000+
Downtime:
Approximately 2–4 weeks
Treatment Areas:
Abdomen, waistline, and lower stomach
Duration:
Approximately 2–5 hours
What Is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for shaping and contouring the abdominal area. This procedure tightens stretched and separated abdominal muscles and removes excess skin to restore a smoother, flatter appearance to the abdominal area. A tummy tuck can also include liposuction to remove/reposition fat from the tummy.
Patients commonly seek a tummy tuck after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Weight gain and pregnancy can stretch the skin and abdominal muscles, making it challenging – if not impossible – to return the tummy to a tight, flat shape without surgery. Diet and exercise can, unfortunately, not remove loose skin.
There are many variations to tummy tuck surgery, including a traditional tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck surgery, and an extended tuck. Each patient receives a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedure will best meet their anatomical and aesthetic needs.
Meet Our Doctors
Many doctors perform cosmetic and plastic surgery in Sarasota. However, if you’re pursuing a result that only a handful of doctors in the world can achieve, you will want to enlist the help of Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center’s renowned plastic surgeons. Our top-rated surgeons have a delicate touch, vast experience, and an aesthetic eye. Known throughout Florida for their exceptional and natural results, the SPSC board-certified and board-eligible physicians have the highest possible credentials and training.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Sarasota Tummy Tuck Procedure?
If you’re in excellent overall health and your abdominal appearance is troubling you, you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck in Sarasota, FL. We encourage interested patients to reach out and schedule a consultation to explore their options and learn more. Our consultations are one hour long and cost $150.
Good candidates for a tummy tuck are men and women who have excess skin or muscle stretching in the abdominal area. This laxity is typical after weight loss or pregnancy but may also occur due to aging. Patients should be close to their ideal weight. Women should be finished with pregnancy and breastfeeding and not planning to bear future children. All surgery patients should stop smoking if they currently use tobacco products.
A Tummy Tuck Surgery at Sarasota Plastic Surgery: What to Expect on Surgery Day
Our surgeons use the latest surgical techniques to create transformative tummy tuck results for all patients. Your team can provide the most detailed information about what to expect from your surgery, though most tummy tuck procedures follow a similar surgical technique.
You will undergo surgery at our on-site surgical center while you are under general anesthesia. It is an outpatient procedure, but some patients with complicating factors may need to spend the night with us for careful monitoring.
In a full tummy tuck, the surgeon makes a long incision extending from hip to hip, located just over the pubic area. They place a second small incision around the belly button to reposition it to a more natural placement after skin excision. If needed, the surgeon performs liposuction to remove excess fat. The surgery tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin.
To help patients maintain a long-lasting result, the surgeon sutures the abdominal muscles together, creating internal support and providing a firm, toned appearance. Patients who opt for a variation of the tummy tuck, like a mini tuck or an extended tummy tuck, will receive a modified form of abdominoplasty. Your surgeon will create a customized plan to address your areas of concern safely and effectively.
Mini tummy tuck
The procedure is like a traditional tummy tuck, but only impacts the area below the navel. The surgeon removes a small amount of sagging skin from the lower abdomen and may add liposuction. This procedure is ideal for patients in relatively good shape with good skin tone.
Extended tummy tuck
Patients who have lost significant weight may require major skin tightening and body shaping. These patients often benefit from a more extensive cosmetic procedure called an extended tummy tuck. The incision may extend around the navel, flank, and lower back, depending on which areas require tightening. As with a traditional tummy tuck, the surgeon repositions the navel.
Mini tummy tuck
The procedure is like a traditional tummy tuck, but only impacts the area below the navel. The surgeon removes a small amount of sagging skin from the lower abdomen and may add liposuction. This procedure is ideal for patients in relatively good shape with good skin tone.
Extended tummy tuck
Patients who have lost significant weight may require major skin tightening and body shaping. These patients often benefit from a more extensive cosmetic procedure called an extended tummy tuck. The incision may extend around the navel, flank, and lower back, depending on which areas require tightening. As with a traditional tummy tuck, the surgeon repositions the navel.
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A tummy tuck is a significant surgical procedure that requires a recovery period of up to six weeks. A tummy tuck is an extensive procedure that can benefit from the added reinforcement of GalaFLEX™ mesh. The mesh supports the abdominal wall during healing, providing immediate strength and promoting the formation of stronger tissue. Over time, the mesh is naturally absorbed by the body, leaving tissue that is two to four times stronger than its original state.
During the first 48 hours, we recommend complete rest, followed by gentle movement to promote blood flow and reduce the risk of complications. Most patients require prescription pain medications early in recovery and will need to wear a compression garment to secure healing tissues and achieve a smoother, more even result. Regular follow-up appointments with our surgical team will ensure optimal healing, limit the visibility of a tummy tuck scar, and provide a chance to address any concerns.
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Tighten up your tummy with a tummy tuck at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center. If you’re interested in learning more about this procedure, call our office at (941) 203-1300 or contact us online.
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