Top 6 Tummy Tuck Questions Answered by Dr. Rosso

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat around the stomach while tightening the abs. Liposuction removes fat relying on the skin's elasticity to tighten it back into shape. You may want to consider a Tummy Tuck if your skin, after pregnancy or weight loss, has become stretched or saggy or if you have a large amount of excess skin.

Yes, a mini-tummy tuck focuses on the lower abdomen to tighten loose skin. A regular Tummy Tuck removes excess skin and tightens underlying muscles.

Recovery will last several weeks. A tummy tuck is an extensive procedure that requires more recovery time than many other cosmetic surgeries, perhaps up to three weeks. Recovery is similar to the one from a C-section but varies depending on the patient.

The scar usually goes from one hip to the other in a gentle curving line. It can be low enough that it can be hidden with a bathing suit bottom, but the scar location is dependent on the individual patient.

No, a Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss procedure, it is performed to remove excess skin.

Yes, men can also suffer from loose muscles and sagging skin often resulting from moderate to massive weight loss.