Type
Tummy Tuck
Duration
3 hours
Dr. Horn performs full and mini abdominoplasty to remove excess abdominal skin, tighten separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti repair), and restore a flatter, firmer midsection. A back lift is also available for patients with excess skin on the lower back. The procedure is frequently combined with liposuction or as part of a mommy makeover. Both in-person and virtual consultations are available at the River North practice.
About this treatment
Tummy tuck surgery — abdominoplasty — at Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago addresses the complex of changes that affect the abdominal area after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or simply the natural aging process: excess skin that no longer recoils, weakened or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), and persistent fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Surgical correction of all three of these components requires a…
Dr. Michael Horn's abdominoplasty technique begins with a carefully planned low horizontal incision, positioned to be concealable within standard swimwear and undergarments, extending from hip to hip. Through this incision, he repairs diastasis recti — the separation of the paired rectus abdominis muscles — by suturing them back to the midline, creating a dramatically firmer and flatter abdominal wall. Excess skin below the navel is removed entirely, the…
A mini abdominoplasty is available for patients with concerns limited to the lower abdomen below the navel, involving a shorter incision and no navel repositioning — suitable for patients with less skin redundancy who do not require full muscle repair above the navel.
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Starting from $9,500 — consultation required for individualized quote. Financing available.