Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

What is a tummy tuck?

Abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck" as it is commonly known, is a procedure that minimizes the abdominal area. With this procedure, the surgeon makes a long incision from one side of the hipbone to the other. Excess fat and skin are surgically removed from the middle and lower abdomen, and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tightened.

Who are candidates for tummy tuck?

The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men or women who are in good physical condition, but are bothered by large fat deposits or loose abdominal skin that does not respond to diet or exercise.

People who intend to lose weight, and women who plan future pregnancies, should postpone the surgery.

About the procedure

Complete abdominoplasty usually takes several hours, depending on the extent of work required.

Final results:

Healing is a slow and gradual process. It may take weeks or months to reach a full recovery. Scars may appear to get worse during the first three to six months, as they heal. It may take up to a year for scars to flatten out and lighten in color, although they may never completely disappear. Most patients are very satisfied with the final result of an abdominoplasty.

Schedule an Appointment

801-581-7719

Cori A. Agarwal, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 587-4830
University Hospital	(801) 587-4830

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Oculoplastic & Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

Courtney H. Crombie, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 581-3271
University Hospital	(801) 581-3271

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

Jaron McMullin, M.D.

Locations

PCMC Outpatient Services at Riverton	(801) 585-2639
South Jordan Health Center	(801) 585-2639
University Hospital	(801) 585-2639

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing

W. Bradford Rockwell, M.D.

Locations

Madsen Health Center	(801) 585-3253
University Hospital	(801) 585-3253

Specialties: Breast Surgery, Flap Surgery, Frostbite, Microsurgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic Surgery, Facial, Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Laser, Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction, Wound Healing