Considering tummy tuck surgery in Atlanta? The surgeons at Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists are regarded by their patients to be the best in ATL. View before-and-after photos and read their patient reviews here.
Led by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Bahair Ghazi, Dr. John D. Symbas, and Dr. Kendall Brooks, our surgeon-directed team offers specialized expertise in body procedures, like mommy makeovers. With advanced training from Emory University and the University of Virginia, our surgeons combine surgical precision with an artistic approach to rejuvenating the breasts and body after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Supported by a dedicated clinical staff and working within our AAAHC-accredited facility, the team prioritizes safety, comfort, and natural-looking restoration tailored to each patient’s needs.
What is Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck,” is a procedure used to reshape and sculpt a person’s stomach area. Tummy tuck surgery removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen, giving the patient a leaner, toned stomach. In addition to fat and skin removal, the surrounding abdominal muscles are tightened for the best possible abdominoplasty results.
What Does a Tummy Tuck Treat?
Love handles and/or muffin top
People are predisposed to how they carry their weight. Even the fittest people can develop fatty deposits around their midsection. Regardless of diet and exercise, some people are genetically predisposed to abdominal fat deposits. Even with targeted exercise regimes, our bodies can hold onto these deposits. A tummy tuck with our Atlanta plastic surgeons can remove excess fat and reshape the trouble spots in ways that diet and exercise may not.
Weight loss
It is a huge success to lose unwanted weight! This new, leaner figure can often lead to loose skin and muscles around the midsection or a pesky few pounds that refuse to go away. For people who have lost weight and are striving to get to a neat, trim new you, a tummy tuck can help you overcome those last hurdles that prevent you from having the abdomen you’ve worked so hard to achieve!
Post-baby belly
Children are a wonderful part of life. Unfortunately for some people, pregnancy can leave a woman’s stomach far from what it once was. A tummy tuck can help tighten muscles and remove excess skin to restore a woman’s body to her pre-pregnancy state.
Aging
While some people age gracefully, many experience the ill effects that come with Mother Nature. Skin and muscles can lose definition and cause sagging stomachs or “paunches” that can make people feel unattractive. Abdominoplasty targets those areas specifically. Just because the clock is ticking doesn’t mean you can’t be at your best. Turn to our tummy tuck professionals to start turning back the clock.
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Tummy Tuck FAQ’s
What is the Difference Between Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?
Liposuction is a fat-reduction procedure that can help shape specific areas of the body that diet and exercise haven’t effectively managed.
Tummy tuck surgery is more than just removing fat cells. A tummy tuck is also used to remove excess skin and tighten abdominal muscles, helping reshape your figure and resulting in a svelte, slender-looking abdomen.
How the Tummy Tuck Procedure Works
Abdominoplasty surgery is designed for people who are in fairly good shape but are struggling with fatty tissue in the mid-section that is holding firm despite their attempts to lose it. The procedure can change the shape and tone of a person’s stomach with dramatic results. Abdominoplasty is also an excellent option for women who find themselves with loose skin as a result of childbirth. Not everyone has the same elasticity in their skin, and an abdominoplasty can restore a woman’s stomach to its pre-pregnancy condition. Older individuals who have lost elasticity in their abdominal skin may also benefit from a tummy tuck.
During an abdominoplasty, excess skin and fatty deposits that hinder the abdomen are removed. If your abdomen has weak or protruding muscles, your surgeon would then tighten them to flatten the stomach and strengthen the abs. The remaining skin is then rearranged to cover the area, resulting in a new, tighter, smoother stomach. While scarring does occur, your surgeon will hide this from view, most often below the panty line. This scar will fade over time as the healing process continues.
As with any cosmetic surgery, a tummy tuck is not right for everyone. To find out more about tummy tuck surgery, visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and get informed. Going into your consultation for a tummy tuck in Atlanta with current information and reasonable expectations is the best tool in having any successful cosmetic surgery procedure.
Why Choose Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists
Choosing the right team for a tummy tuck is essential when addressing loose skin, weakened abdominal muscles, or stubborn midsection fullness. Our surgeons offer a focused understanding of abdominal anatomy and the surgical skills needed to restore strength, contour, and balance.
Here’s what sets our tummy tuck team apart:
Our goal is to help you achieve a firmer, more refined abdomen with results that strengthen your confidence and complement your natural shape.
Schedule a Consultation
Ready to achieve a smoother, firmer abdomen?
Contact Atlanta Plastic & Reconstructive Specialists to schedule your consultation at our Alpharetta office (404) 255-2975 or Buckhead office (404) 343-0897 today.