Restore a smoother abdominal contour after significant weight loss with a post-bariatric tummy tuck. At Addora Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla removes excess abdominal skin using a personalized surgical plan.
Reshape Your Abdomen After
Weight Loss
A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that removes loose, excess abdominal skin after significant weight loss. For post-bariatric patients, Dr. Addagatla tailors the operation to the amount and distribution of redundant skin remaining around your abdomen. The procedure may also include tightening separated or weakened abdominal muscles when appropriate. By removing hanging skin and reshaping the remaining tissues, a tummy tuck creates a smoother, firmer abdominal contour.
A Tummy Tuck Treats:
- Loose, hanging abdominal skin after significant weight loss
- Redundant skin and tissue across the lower abdomen
- Persistent abdominal skin folds after bariatric surgery
- Weakened or separated abdominal muscles when present
- Changes in abdominal shape and proportion following weight loss
- Skin folds that contribute to chafing, irritation, or discomfort
- Excess abdominal skin that does not improve with further weight loss or exercise
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to Post-Bariatric Tummy Tuck
Dr. Addagatla begins by evaluating the amount and distribution of excess skin remaining after weight loss. During surgery, he creates a low horizontal incision across your lower abdomen, with its length tailored to the degree of laxity. He then elevates the abdominal skin and tissue from the underlying abdominal wall, so he can remove substantial redundant tissue and access your abdominal muscles when necessary.
If your abdominal muscles are weakened or separated, Dr. Addagatla can tighten the overlying connective tissue with internal sutures to reinforce the abdominal wall. He then pulls the remaining skin downward, removes the excess, and creates a new opening for your belly button when required. The incision is closed in layers to support healing and the reshaped contour.
Advantages of Post-Bariatric Tummy Tuck:
- Removes substantial loose, hanging abdominal skin
- Creates a smoother, firmer abdominal contour
- Reduces redundant skin folds that may cause chafing, irritation, or discomfort
- Helps your abdominal shape better reflect the extent of your transformation
- Can address weakened or separated abdominal muscles when present
- Improves the transition between your upper and lower abdominal contours
- Removes excess skin that cannot be corrected through additional weight loss or exercise
FAQs
How Is a Post-Bariatric Tummy Tuck Different From a Standard Tummy Tuck?
A post-bariatric tummy tuck is planned specifically around the tissue changes that can follow substantial weight loss. You may have more loose, hanging skin and more extensive laxity than someone seeking a tummy tuck for other reasons. Dr. Addagatla evaluates the distribution of your excess skin and tailors the surgical plan to your post-weight-loss anatomy.
What Are the Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, delayed wound healing, unfavorable scarring, changes in sensation, contour irregularities, and blood clots. Patients who have experienced substantial weight loss may also have nutritional factors that affect healing. Dr. Addagatla evaluates your health and explains the risks relevant to your procedure.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla
for Tummy Tuck?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who understands that your needs after major weight loss may be very different from those of a typical patient. At Addora Plastic Surgery, he evaluates how your skin and abdominal wall have changed and builds your procedure around those findings, giving you a surgical plan that reflects your specific weight-loss journey.
Dr. Addagatla also explains what surgery can accomplish and remains closely involved as you heal, including personally following your postoperative progress. Located in Westchester and serving patients throughout Westchester and surrounding counties, Addora Plastic Surgery offers advanced surgical care in a personal private-practice setting. Schedule your consultation for a tummy tuck in Westchester to discuss your post-weight-loss body contouring goals.
