Tummy Tuck in Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland.

Patients travel from all over the world to come to The Naderi Center so that they may have one or more procedures performed by ultra-specialists in cosmetic surgery. Many of our patients have one or more cosmetic surgery procedures performed in one operating room by different surgeons who specialize in the specific areas where the patient is seeking improvement. The most commonly performed procedures with a tummy tuck include liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lift.

An abdominal hernia is an area of the abdominal muscle that has become weak and protrudes outward most commonly noted when bearing down or performing a Valsalva maneuver. An abdominal hernia can be corrected in conjunction with an abdominoplasty. Depending on the complexity of the hernia and repair needed, our plastic surgeon may perform the hernia repair herself or refer you to a general surgeon who specializes in hernia surgery.

The surgeon’s fee for abdominoplasty ranges between $6,500 – $10,000. This does not include the hospital fees or anesthesia, as this will vary depending on every patient.

Patients generally feel well enough to return to work in five to seven days after surgery, as long as their job does not require heavy lifting. Depending on how extensive and the type of surgical technique was utilized, your surgeon will advise to you when the best time is to return to work.

Patients should wait for at least four to six weeks after surgery before undertaking any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting. This period of rest allows for full recovery and healing of incisions made during the abdominoplasty procedure.

We recommend waiting at least 6 months after surgery (after C-section incision). This allows the body to go back to its normal state. With more extra skin being removed, this could move your C-section scar below your bikini line.

Our plastic surgeon revises many other surgeons' work (and scars) when patients are unhappy. “Dog ears” are when puckering of the skin becomes apparent at the end of a scar. Our specialist’s incision closure techniques help to minimize the potential for “dog ears” to form.

Pregnancy may cause loose skin, stretch marks, or weight gain that can affect the results of a tummy tuck procedure. However, women who gain a modest amount of weight with pregnancy are more likely to return to their pre-pregnancy figure after their delivery. In most cases, we recommend waiting until patients are done with childbearing before proceeding with an abdominoplasty.

During a tummy tuck consultation, expect a detailed discussion with your surgeon about your goals, medical history, and lifestyle. The surgeon will examine your abdomen, assess skin elasticity, muscle tone, and fat distribution, and discuss the procedure's risks, benefits, and limitations. They may recommend additional procedures for optimal results. Photos may be taken for medical records. You'll review recovery expectations, costs, and financing options. It's a chance to ask questions, address concerns, and understand the procedure thoroughly. Ensure the surgeon is board-certified and provides a tailored plan aligning with your needs and expectations.

No, a tummy tuck is not a weight-loss procedure. It is a cosmetic surgery designed to remove excess skin and fat, tighten abdominal muscles, and contour the midsection. While it may result in a slimmer appearance, it is intended for people at or near their ideal weight who struggle with loose skin or weakened muscles, often due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging.

If the area of skin that is to be removed with the tummy tuck procedure has stretch marks, then patients will diminished visibility in those stretch marks after an abdominoplasty. Most often, as the skin is pulled down, many of the stretch marks may be relocated to the pubic area and thus easier to hide with undergarments.

Most of the time during an abdominoplasty the location of the belly button needs to be changed. Our breast and body plastic surgeon specialist performs meticulous umbilical recreation with puckering and hooding to make sure the belly button looks as natural as possible.

We recommend that patients ideally wait 6 months after pregnancy for a tummy tuck. After about six months the body’s physiology as well as hormone levels have returned to their pre-pregnancy status. Additionally, at around six months most patients have lost most of their “baby weight” and have reached a stable weight. Additionally, caring for a newborn baby can be exhausting and cause a lack of sleep, which would also not be good for one’s recovery. Women who are breast-feeding may want to wait until they are done with breastfeeding to pursue surgery. We invite patients to come in for a consultation at any time if only to gain information and guidance on when is the best time for them to have surgery.

If you are 30-40 pounds overweight with clear stomach rolls and loose skin, most likely non-invasive treatment options will not give you the dramatic results that most patients hope to achieve with a tummy tuck. Liposuction will remove the fat, but will not remove the loose skin or tighten the stomach muscles. Sometimes if there is a minimal amount of abdominal fat and mainly loose skin beneath the belly button, a “mini-abdominoplasty” will provide great surgical results. If the patient has a stretched-out belly button, or loose or wrinkled skin above the belly button more invasive surgical options need to be sought. Non-invasive fat melting and skin tightening procedures such as Cool Sculpting, Ultherapy, or SkinTyte are great options for specific patient populations. Cool sculpting is a non-invasive procedure where fat cells are destroyed by freezing the tissue. Ultherapy will help tighten a small amount of sagging skin by building collagen in the treated areas. Our board-certified plastic surgeons can better advise you on whether non-invasive treatments will provide you with satisfactory results and avoid having to perform surgery.

Swelling after a tummy tuck typically lasts for a few weeks to a few months, with the majority of swelling subsiding within the first 4 to 6 weeks. However, it can take up to a year for all swelling to completely resolve and for the final results to be visible. Proper post-operative care, including wearing compression garments and following your surgeon's instructions, can help minimize swelling and promote optimal healing.

No, the scar from a tummy tuck does not completely go away. However, with proper care and healing, the scar will fade over time and become less noticeable. It is important to follow your surgeon's instructions for scar care to help minimize its appearance.

The healing process for a tummy tuck typically takes about 6-8 weeks. Patients are usually able to return to work and light activities after 2-3 weeks, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 6 weeks to allow for proper healing. It is important to follow your surgeon's post-operative care instructions carefully to ensure the best results and minimize any complications.

It is typically recommended to wait at least 48 hours before taking a bath after a tummy tuck procedure. It is important to follow your surgeon's specific post-operative instructions, as they may advise waiting longer depending on individual circumstances. It is also important to avoid submerging the incision site in water until it has fully healed to reduce the risk of infection.

If you live in the states of Virginia or Maryland, The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology offers tummy tuck among its services. For a full list of services in our plastic surgery office, please visit our Locations page.