Type
Tummy Tuck
Duration
2 hours
Westlake Plastic Surgery performs full, mini, and 360-degree belt lipectomy tummy tucks in Austin, Texas. Performed under general anaesthesia in the clinic's accredited in-office surgical suite, the procedure removes excess abdominal skin, tightens the underlying muscle wall, and repositions the navel for a flatter, firmer contour. Most procedures take under 90 minutes and patients are discharged the same day.
About this treatment
Abdominoplasty at Westlake Plastic Surgery addresses the abdominal laxity that commonly follows pregnancy, significant weight loss, or ageing — conditions that diet and exercise alone cannot fully correct. Dr. Robert Caridi, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, offers several abdominoplasty variants to match each patient's anatomy and goals at his Austin, Texas practice.
A full tummy tuck is the most comprehensive option, addressing excess skin and muscle separation (diastasis recti) across the entire abdomen. The procedure involves a low horizontal incision placed to remain concealed by swimwear, followed by muscle plication (tightening of the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline), removal of redundant lower abdominal skin, and umbilicoplasty to reposition the navel in a natural location. For patients with concerns…
Dr. Caridi also performs the umbilical float technique — an intermediate approach that avoids a periumbilical scar while addressing moderate skin laxity — and a full 360-degree belt lipectomy (circumferential tummy tuck) for patients who need comprehensive skin removal following massive weight loss. An inverted-T pattern is available for cases with significant vertical skin excess alongside horizontal laxity.
National average reference ~$8,425; personalised quote provided at free consultation. Financing available.