Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at ARC Plastic Surgery Miami to remove excess abdominal skin and fat, tighten rectus abdominis muscles separated by diastasis recti, and restore a flat abdominal contour. Mini, full, and extended techniques available to match the degree of skin laxity and muscle separation. Liposuction of the flanks may be combined. Consultation required for pricing.

Abdominoplasty at ARC Plastic Surgery in Aventura, Miami is performed by Dr. Jeremy White and addresses the structural changes to the abdominal wall that cannot be corrected by diet, exercise, or non-surgical treatments: excess abdominal skin (a common sequela of pregnancy and bariatric weight loss), diastasis recti (separation of the paired rectus abdominis muscles at the midline linea alba, which creates the characteristic abdominal 'pooch' or 'mommy belly'), and residual subcutaneous fat deposits. The standard full abdominoplasty uses a horizontal incision placed low at the bikini line from hip to hip, allowing the surgeon to elevate the abdominal skin flap from the underlying fascia, repair the rectus muscles with permanent sutures in the midline (muscle plication or fascial tightening), excise the excess skin and fat below the umbilicus, and reposition the umbilicus through a new skin opening at its natural anatomical level. The mini abdominoplasty uses a shorter incision and addresses only the lower abdominal panel below the umbilicus — appropriate for patients with limited skin laxity confined to the lower pole. The extended abdominoplasty extends the incision around the flanks onto the lower back, addressing the lateral waist and back roll areas not reachable through the standard approach. Liposuction of the flanks, waist, and upper abdomen is frequently combined to maximise overall body contour. In patients with concurrent breast and abdominal concerns following childbearing, a mommy makeover combining abdominoplasty with breast augmentation or lift can be performed in a single operative session. Consultation with Dr. White is required to determine the appropriate technique and for pricing.