Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Reclaim the Body You Earned
Restore a flat, toned abdomen by removing excess skin and tightening weakened muscles.
Overview
What Is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while repairing separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). Whether you're a mom whose body changed after pregnancy, or you've achieved major weight loss and need to address loose skin, Red Rose offers Mini, Full, and Extended abdominoplasty options tailored to your anatomy and goals. Every procedure is performed in our boutique, owner-operated surgical suite.
Candidacy
Are You a Good Candidate?
Good Candidates
- Post-pregnancy with loose skin or muscle separation
- Post-significant weight loss with excess abdominal skin
- Have diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscles)
- At a stable weight and not planning future pregnancies
- Non-smoker with realistic expectations
May Need to Wait
- Planning future pregnancies (pregnancy can reverse results)
- Currently in an active weight loss phase
- Active smoker unwilling to quit before surgery
- Have uncontrolled diabetes or bleeding disorders
- Expect a tummy tuck to replace weight loss efforts
The Process
What to Expect
Free Consultation
Your surgeon evaluates skin laxity, muscle separation, and discusses Mini vs. Full vs. Extended tummy tuck options.
Pre-Op Prep
Lab work, medical clearance, and detailed pre-op instructions. Stop smoking and blood-thinning medications.
Surgery Day
Excess skin is removed, abdominal muscles are tightened, and the remaining skin is re-draped for a smooth, flat result.
Recovery & Results
Drains are removed within 1-2 weeks. Compression garment worn for 6-8 weeks. Final results at 3-6 months.
Recovery
Recovery & Aftercare
Tummy tuck recovery requires more downtime than liposuction. Most patients stay in Miami for 7-10 days for initial recovery and drain removal. You'll walk slightly hunched for the first week as your body adjusts. A compression garment supports healing for 6-8 weeks. Light activities resume at 2-3 weeks, with full exercise cleared at 6-8 weeks.
Do's
- Walk slightly hunched for the first week (this is normal)
- Wear your compression garment 24/7 as directed
- Sleep in a reclined or bent-knee position
- Take prescribed medications on schedule
- Attend drain removal and follow-up appointments
- Gradually increase activity as cleared by your surgeon
Don'ts
- Stand fully upright before your surgeon clears you
- Lift anything over 10 lbs for 6 weeks
- Smoke or use nicotine products
- Soak incisions in water for 4+ weeks
- Rush back to intense exercise before clearance
Results & Safety
Individual results vary. All surgical procedures carry risks including bleeding, infection, scarring, anesthesia complications, and unsatisfactory results. Information on this page is educational only and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Your surgeon will review all risks, alternatives, and expected outcomes during your consultation. Before & after photos show actual patients of Red Rose Cosmetic and Surgical Arts used with consent; your results may differ based on anatomy, age, lifestyle, and healing.
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