Many patients ask about improvement of the contour of their abdomen. I commonly receive consultations for loose skin or a slightly bulging belly. Much of these concerns can be addressed by an abdominoplasty, commonly known as the tummy tuck.

In most patients, the underlying problem is not only loose skin but a separation of the muscles underneath that we call diastasis. In a classic tummy tuck, the loose skin is removed, and the separated muscles are tightened. This causes narrowing of the waist and improvement of the contour of the hips. You’re left with a low scar hidden within the bikini line and another hidden inside the belly button.