Tummy Tuck Merritt Island & Melbourne FL

While some creams and non-invasive products tout the ability to tighten the skin, they do not have the ability to create a tighter abdomen. Repairing muscles that have pulled apart during pregnancy or removing excess sagging skin can only be achieved through an abdominoplasty.

An abdominoplasty is not a weight loss solution, and patients who are considering the procedure are advised to be at a healthy, stable weight. However, sometimes a tummy tuck can also be a part of ongoing weight loss efforts, even if you haven’t yet reached your goal.

Yes, an abdominoplasty does result in a visible incision line that runs from hip to hip, close to your pelvic bone. Our breast and body specialists will carefully place any incisions so they can be concealed under clothing or swimwear.

Complications from a tummy tuck are rare. However, as it is a surgical procedure, there is a small risk of infection, excessive bleeding, visible incision, asymmetry, and long-lasting numbness. In the hands of an experienced board certified plastic surgery specialist, any risks are greatly reduced.

It is not likely that all signs of stretching will be addressed by an abdominoplasty alone. However, we offer laser treatments to diminish the appearance of stretch marks. During your consultation appointment, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your aesthetic goals with our board-certified body contouring specialists and have all your concerns addressed.

While it is safe to become pregnant following a tummy tuck, it can undo the results of the procedure. The changing size of your tummy may stretch your abdominal muscles and cause your skin to sag. If you are considering becoming pregnant, our breast and body specialists recommend waiting until all childbearing is complete.

We recommend that patients wait a year after their tummy tuck before tattooing over the incisions. This will provide adequate time for incisions to heal and swelling to resolve completely. It will take a full year after your procedure to determine how much the incisions will fade.

The cost of an abdominoplasty may vary depending on where you have the procedure, the qualifications of your doctor, and whether you combine your tummy tuck with other procedures. At our practice in Melbourne, Florida, our experienced board-certified plastic surgeons perform tummy tuck procedures starting at $9,000. If you are seeking more information about having a tummy tuck in Merritt Island or Melbourne, FL, please schedule your consultation with our board-certified body contouring plastic surgery specialists.