Restore a firmer, smoother abdominal contour by addressing excess skin and weakened abdominal tissues. At Addora Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla tailors tummy tuck surgery to your anatomy, concerns, and goals.
Restore a Firmer, Flatter Abdominal Contour
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure that creates a firmer, smoother abdominal contour by removing excess skin and tightening weakened abdominal muscles when needed. Dr. Addagatla makes a low abdominal incision, repairs the underlying abdominal wall as appropriate, and removes redundant skin before redraping the remaining tissue. Liposuction may also be incorporated for additional contouring. The procedure commonly addresses abdominal changes related to pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
A Tummy Tuck Treats:
- Loose or stretched abdominal skin
- Excess skin following pregnancy or weight fluctuations
- Weakened or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- Persistent lower-abdominal skin and tissue
- Changes in abdominal contour after pregnancy
- Localized abdominal fat when liposuction is incorporated
- Reduced abdominal firmness associated with aging
- Abdominal shape and proportion that do not improve with diet and exercise
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to Tummy Tuck
Dr. Addagatla begins your tummy tuck by evaluating your excess skin, abdominal wall, and proportions. During surgery, he creates a low horizontal incision across your abdomen, generally positioned below the underwear line when your anatomy allows. He then elevates the abdominal skin and soft tissue from the underlying muscle layer, providing access to your abdominal wall and allowing the tissues to be reshaped.
If your abdominal muscles have separated, Dr. Addagatla tightens the connective tissue overlying them with internal sutures to reinforce the abdominal wall. Liposuction may also be used to refine localized fat and improve the surrounding contours. He then pulls your abdominal skin downward, removes excess skin, and creates a new belly button opening when required. Finally, the incision is closed in layers.
Advantages of a Tummy Tuck:
- Removes loose, stretched, or excess abdominal skin
- Creates a smoother, firmer abdominal contour
- Tightens the abdominal wall when muscle separation is present
- Addresses abdominal changes that can remain after pregnancy or weight fluctuations
- Can incorporate liposuction to refine localized fat and surrounding contours
- Improves abdominal shape and proportion when diet and exercise aren’t enough
FAQs
How Do I Know if I Am a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
You may be a candidate if you have loose abdominal skin, weakened or separated abdominal muscles, or persistent tissue changes that do not improve adequately with diet and exercise alone. These concerns commonly develop after pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuations. Ideally, you should be in good overall health and at a relatively stable weight. Dr. Addagatla evaluates your abdominal anatomy and goals to determine whether abdominoplasty is appropriate for you.
What Are the Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, delayed wound healing, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry, changes in sensation, contour irregularities, and blood clots. Smoking and certain medical conditions can increase some surgical risks. Dr. Addagatla reviews your medical history and individual risk factors carefully before surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla
for Tummy Tuck?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with experience as an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine. He brings that academic foundation to every tummy tuck while keeping the experience distinctly personal. You will have time to talk through what you hope to change, understand what is happening beneath the skin, and learn exactly why he recommends a particular surgical approach for you.
This level of personal attention is central to Addora Plastic Surgery. You are not simply handed a surgical plan and moved along: Dr. Addagatla stays involved, answers your questions, and personally follows your progress after surgery. Our practice is located in Westchester and serves patients across Westchester and surrounding counties, if you are considering a tummy tuck in Westchester, schedule your consultation today.
