Tummy Tuck Surgery in Atlanta

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that both tightens stomach muscles and removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. Tummy tuck surgery is considered a major body contouring surgery. As such, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi performs the tummy tuck procedure in outpatient surgery centers attached to hospitals, for your ultimate safety.

The abdomen can undergo significant changes due to factors like pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. These changes can result in excess skin, weakened abdominal muscles, and stubborn fat deposits that may not respond to diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty is a surgical body enhancement procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while tightening the underlying muscles. Through meticulous techniques tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy, Dr. Davoudi can help achieve a firmer, more toned midsection and improve overall body proportion.

During the tummy tuck procedure, an incision is strategically placed along the lower abdomen to allow for the removal of excess skin and fat. The abdominal muscles are then tightened to create a flatter, more sculpted abdominal profile.

Diastasis Recti, commonly known as abdominal separation, is a condition that affects the rectus abdominis muscles, causing them to stretch and separate. Up to 95% of women experience this condition in late pregnancy and up to 68% experience it postpartum.  This separation can lead to a postpartum belly bulge, core muscle weakness, and even abdominal wall hernias if left untreated. Dr. Davoudi specializes in diastasis recti repair as part of the tummy tuck procedure, offering patients a holistic approach to restoring core strength and abdominal aesthetics.

Types of Tummy Tuck

Complete Tummy Tuck

In a complete tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Davoudi makes an incision from hip bone to hip bone along the lower pubic area so the resulting scar is hidden by bathing suits or undergarments. He then lifts the loose skin off the abdominal wall, then tightens the underlying rectus muscles, which give the abdomen strength. He pulls the skin down and removes excess skin. Dr. Davoudi disconnects the umbilicus or “belly button” from the abdomen, reconstructs it, and reattaches it after removing loose skin.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A partial or mini tummy tuck abdominoplasty is a skin-only tuck and is also an option for patients who want a less extensive procedure. No muscle plication is performed with these options. During mini abdominoplasty, Dr. Davoudi makes an incision that generally spans only the width of the pubic area and is similar to the incision associated with Cesarean delivery.

The best candidates for an abdominoplasty procedure are healthy people who have stubborn fatty pockets -fat deposits  in the abdominal area that they would like eliminated to help change their appearance. A tummy tuck is not appropriate for people with serious health conditions or overweight or obese people who want to lose weight. Abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss surgery, so patients should have a BMI of 30 or below, as the risk of blood clots increases for those with a higher BMI. Regarding pregnancy, women should no longer be considering additional pregnancies following a tummy tuck because they may need a second procedure to achieve the same result

Dr. Davoudi devotes a considerable amount of time to patient education and communication to ensure that his patients are fully info