Tummy Tuck in Tampa, FL

For women and men alike, sagging skin and unwanted fat surrounding the abdomen can be frustrating and challenging despite attempts to lose it. Pregnancy, weight loss, and aging are the primary reasons why someone may not be able to attain a tighter and slimmer tummy. At Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, various versions of the traditional "tummy tuck" procedure are available to provide a customized approach to your body goals:

Abdominoplasty: An abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure that redefines the stomach area, achieving amazing results for patients. This procedure is ideal for patients with concerns at their lower stomach. 

Reverse Tuck: Reverse tummy tucks address similar concerns as traditional abdominoplasty procedures. However, reverse tummy tucks are ideal for patients whose main concern is at the top of the abdominal muscles, or the fatty tissue deposits directly below the chest.

Mini Tuck: Even patients with little excess skin and fat may be interested in achieving a slimmer profile and waistline. Mini tummy tucks provide the same procedure as traditional tummy tucks, but with smaller incisions and fat/skin removal involved and therefore, quicker recovery time.

Our Tampa, FL plastic surgeon Dr. Tony Watt performs abdominoplasty based on the patient's needs. This cosmetic treatment at Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa gives individuals a new, youthful shape and restored confidence. Read more about how abdominoplasty can eliminate excess skin and fat while tightening the abdominal muscles before contacting us for your consultation.

A tummy tuck can be a great intensive procedure for individuals in the Tampa, FL area who are working to get rid of stomach fat, reach a more toned shape, and get in better shape. Our patients at Watt Plastic Surgery & Med Spa choose to undergo a tummy tuck for its numerous benefits for their lifestyle and aesthetic goals. This procedure offers a wide number of benefits, including:

• Eradicates excess fat and skin from the abdomen
• Strengthens the muscles in the core
• Provides you with a more slender appearance
• Improves posture, balance, and mobility
• Can relieve back discomfort
• Might improve hernia symptoms and urinary incontinence
• Stabilizes the entire spine
• Allows patients to be more able to be a healthy weight

Abdominoplasty can be performed on both men and women. If you have loose skin and excess fat in the lower or upper abdominal region, a version of this cosmetic surgery can help create a slimming and toned appearance. Dr. Watt advises you to be at a normal weight before undergoing this treatment. Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss, as it surgically corrects loose skin. A form of liposuction is usually implemented during surgery to target fat. If your abdomen has good skin laxity, but you still are not satisfied with the appearance of your midsection even on a healthy diet, another option can be a more focused liposuction procedure. Women considering this treatment should be past pregnancy to ensure their results are not compromised.

When abdominoplasty surgery is completed, you will be carefully examined and sent home wearing a compression garment to help control swelling. Walking and standing will be difficult at first, so you should take it easy for a few days. Standing becomes less painful once the abdominal muscles adjust and the incision heals. You can generally resume a normal routine around two weeks after your procedure. Exercise can begin later, closer to two months or earlier if you are cleared by Dr. Watt. The stomach will feel tight and uncomfortable, but you will look and feel normal again once healed.