The Procedure Process
Initial Consultation
Your surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, review your goals, and explain the options that are best for you. He or she will explain the details of the planned operation including risks, benefits, and alternatives and how you can work together to limit your risks and achieve or surpass your desired results.
Day of Surgery
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are placed low on the abdomen, and the surgeon removes skin, tightens muscles, and contours the waistline. Often tummy tucks are done together with some liposuction.
Immediate Aftercare
You’ll be monitored in a recovery area and return home with compression garments and detailed aftercare instructions. Sometimes your surgeon may prefer an over-night stay.
Follow-Up Visits
Your Board Certified FSPS surgeon will guide your healing process and carefully monitor your progress with scheduled follow-ups. Post-operative care is an important part of recovery and getting your best result.
Recovery and Aftercare
Initial downtime ranges from 1–2 weeks, with light activity encouraged as you heal. Most patients return to normal routines within 4–6 weeks. Swelling will gradually subside, and results continue to refine for several months. Following your surgeon’s instructions is key to optimal healing.
Results: What to Expect
Patients typically notice a significant improvement in abdominal contour shortly after surgery. Final results—defined, flatter abdomen and improved waistline—become more visible over 3–6 months as swelling fully resolves. The desired outcome is a natural, enhanced silhouette with long-lasting benefits.
