Belly fat. Just about everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives. Baby fat, mid-life fat, vacation fat, beer fat. Here in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas, people care a lot about having that awesome “beach body.”
That protrusion below your chest can be a small round ball or a wider, expansive muffin top. And for the general population, the tummy has a lifetime timeline with plenty of ups and downs. For instance:
UPS: You’re young and athletic with a fit stomach rippled in all the right places. That youthful metabolism makes it easy to maintain no matter how many greasy diners you visit.
DOWNS: Feeling invincible, you go on to college and end up gaining that Freshman 15 (or 20+).
UPS: Schools over and it’s career time. During the off-hours, you’ve discovered surfing at Zuma Beach. Your belly is slimming down with all that core work, riding the waves!
DOWNS: You’ve fallen in love, and a new baby flips the script. There’s less of your time and more family time. Life is great, but your belly is softening too.
If some of this looks familiar, congratulations; you are a human being! And now the kids need less, and you are ready to indulge in some healthy self-care again. You’ve joined a gym or gotten back on that surfboard. But your belly isn’t bouncing back with you. Flabby skin around the midsection is uncomfortable, and Spanx are not the answer when you’re on your way to the beach.
A Tummy Tuck can be the Answer to a Flabby Stomach
If you are committed to moving forward with a balanced and healthy lifestyle, then plastic surgery can help align your stomach. A tummy tuck , also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess skin, giving your stomach a fresh start. Dr. Ourian and our clinic team will discuss the tummy tuck procedure with anyone and evaluate their situation to determine if they are a suitable candidate. Generally, women should have completed childbearing. Both men and women should be committed to a healthy diet and lifestyle, too.
A tummy tuck is an effective and affordable way to address loose skin. Plus, it’s common to experience a misshapen belly button from the sagging skin. We can help address that too! The procedure typically takes around two to four hours, depending on individual circumstances. Afterward, our clinic team will ensure that you go home with all the necessary post-operative instructions to facilitate a successful recovery. And we’ll be checking in to see how your recovery is going.
And before we move forward with a surgical procedure, our patients will be clear on what their expense of a tummy tuck will be. Our clinic team can sit down each patient and carefully review their insurance and payment options.