Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills, CA
Women and men who have loose skin and excess abdominal fat can benefit from abdominoplasty, a surgical contouring procedure designed to comprehensively improve the core region. When performing Los Angeles tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Ryan Stanton removes unwanted skin and fat while repairing stretched or separated abdominal muscles. Tightening the internal “corset” and redraping the skin envelope will make your stomach look flatter and more defined.
What Can Abdominoplasty Do for You?
Pregnancy and substantial weight loss may leave you with multiple aesthetic concerns, including belly flab and weakened abdominal muscles. These issues can be especially frustrating because they usually fail to respond to diet and exercise.
Dr. Stanton takes a personalized approach to tummy tuck surgery, targeting difficulties like post-pregnancy skin laxity and prominent stretch marks below the navel.
A tummy tuck addresses three layers – skin, fat, and muscle. If needed, localized liposuction refines your flanks and stomach for a smoother transition. Dr. Stanton’s meticulous closure techniques and layered suturing create thin, low-sitting tummy tuck scars that are easier to conceal with lingerie or swimwear. The result is a re-tensioned abdominal wall and improved contour that looks natural in motion.
We encourage you to review before-and-after abdominoplasty photos to understand what may be possible with your personalized body contouring plan.
Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
If you are considering a tummy tuck, Dr. Stanton invites you to visit him for a consultation. This appointment is your chance to discuss your aesthetic goals with a specialist who cares. Please arrive prepared to review your medical history and undergo an in-depth examination to determine if a tummy tuck is a safe choice for you. In some cases, Dr. Stanton may recommend choosing our non-surgical Evolve procedure, a much less invasive option.
Ideal candidates typically have:
- Excess or sagging abdominal skin with or without stretch marks.
- Weakened or separated abdominal muscles.
- A protruding belly pooch that is out of proportion to the rest of your body.
- Excess fatty tissue concentrated in your abdomen.
You should be in good health, at a stable weight, and a nonsmoker (or willing to quit). Dr. Stanton will review your core strength, skin quality, and lifestyle to match the procedure to your goals. He’ll also explain the potential risks and what to expect during recovery.
If you plan to become pregnant or lose additional weight, discuss this with Dr. Stanton. You should also disclose previous abdominal surgeries, as the resulting scarring may limit what is possible with abdominoplasty.
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Abdominoplasty for Men
Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular male procedures that Dr. Stanton performs. Abdominoplasty is ideal for men who want to remove excess skin or tighten the appearance of the abdominal area after weight loss. Dr. Stanton tailors incision placement, muscle tightening, and skin redraping to masculine proportions, often using targeted liposuction for comprehensive body contouring. We’ll also review your work and fitness schedule and share before-and-after abdominoplasty photos that reflect male chest-waist balance.
What Are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck in Beverly Hills, CA?
Patients often choose abdominoplasty for aesthetic and functional improvements, including:
- Flatter, firmer abdominal profile with better posture support
- Removal of overhangs and redundant skin that chafes or irritates
- Repair of muscle separation to improve core stability
- Smoother waistline that complements clothing and swimwear
- Strategic incision placement to conceal resulting scars
- A confidence boost that pairs well with ongoing fitness and nutrition
- The option to combine with liposuction for more comprehensive body contouring
What Are My Abdominoplasty Options?
A tummy tuck is a highly customizable procedure. Dr. Stanton will create a surgical plan specifically based on your anatomy and goals to optimize your results.
- Mini abdominoplasty: Targets laxity below the navel with a shorter incision and muscle tightening as needed.
- Full abdominoplasty: Addresses muscle separation and excess skin above and below the navel; often involves repositioning the navel for a natural look.
- Short-scar lipo-abdominoplasty: Combines liposuction with limited-length incisions for select patients with moderate laxity. This procedure usually results in less scarring and a quicker recovery.
- Extended/“fleur-de-lis” approaches: For massive weight-loss patients with horizontal and vertical laxity requiring more comprehensive skin removal.
What to Expect Before, During, and After a Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty is an elective procedure with essential considerations. Risks may include bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, delayed healing, asymmetry, changes in sensation, scarring, and anesthesia-related complications. Dr. Stanton will provide you with detailed instructions and close follow-up to ensure safe, predictable healing.
The surgery is relatively straightforward. After greeting you and answering your last-minute questions, Dr. Stanton and his team will make surgical markings and administer anesthesia. He’ll remove excess skin and fat, repair muscles, and sculpt your waist with targeted liposuction. He will reposition your navel to suit your anatomy, then close the incisions with layered sutures and supportive dressings. Most patients return home the same day after a short stay in the recovery area.
Recovery begins with tightness and swelling that ease over the first two weeks. Gentle walking starts day one to support circulation. Most patients resume desk work around two weeks, with gradual activity increasing over four to six weeks. Wear a compression garment and sleep slightly elevated to reduce swelling. Scar care begins once your incisions completely close, with a focus on encouraging scars to heal flat and fade to match your natural skin tone.
Results are long-lasting when paired with healthy habits. Muscle repair and skin removal are permanent, but future weight changes, pregnancy, or aging can affect contour. Many patients find that abdominoplasty inspires sustainable lifestyle choices that help preserve the aesthetic and functional benefits of their new shape.
Refine Your Midsection With Abdominoplasty in Los Angeles
If loose skin or stretched muscles linger after pregnancy or weight loss, choosing abdominoplasty will tighten your abdominal wall, remove excess skin, and reshape your waistline for a smoother, more confident silhouette.
Contact us today to learn more about tummy tuck surgery with Dr. Stanton.
Learn More About Abdominoplasty in Los Angeles With Dr. Stanton
Tighten your tummy with an abdominoplasty procedure in Los Angeles. If you have loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss, this procedure can help you restore the appearance and function of the abdominal area. Contact us today via our online form or call (310) 278-0077 to learn more about a tummy tuck with Dr. Ryan Stanton.
FAQs TUMMY TUCK IN BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Aging, pregnancy, and weight loss all affect the abdominal area’s appearance, but their effects can vary from patient to patient. When your goal is to reduce stretch marks, resolve muscle separation, and remove loose abdominal skin, Dr. Stanton will design a tummy tuck procedure that specifically targets your problem areas. While each procedure varies, most follow the same basic pattern. Your surgeon carefully makes an incision on your lower abdomen, through which he tightens muscles and removes excess skin and fat. A typical tummy tuck takes approximately two to four hours to complete.
Your procedure’s cost will depend on the surgery’s extent. Dr. Stanton provides each prospective patient with a detailed quote during their consultation appointment.
Patients who work a low-activity, mostly sedentary desk job may be ready to return to work after about two weeks. If remote work or a reduced schedule is a possibility, you may be ready to go back sooner. Patients who work in physically demanding industries like construction may need more time off work.
Supplement your tummy tuck with breast augmentation, hip augmentation, or buttocks implants. These procedures are Dr. Stanton’s specialties and help patients attain an hourglass figure.
Tummy tuck incisions are low on the abdomen. Most clothing readily hides the resulting scars, including bikinis and lingerie. Dr. Stanton’s advanced suturing techniques help minimize the appearance of any scarring.
Tummy tuck surgery dramatically improves the appearance of the abdomen, but it also offers many patients medical benefits due to strengthening the core. These may include better posture, reduction of back pain, reduced stress urinary incontinence, and hernia correction. Dr. Stanton can help you determine which benefits you’re likely to experience after abdominal surgery.
Due to the intense changes to the abdominal area during pregnancy, a tummy tuck is often part of a mommy makeover. Dr. Stanton helps women restore the appearance of their bodies after pregnancy and breastfeeding with mommy makeover surgery, a personalized combination of procedures to address pregnancy-related body changes, including breast surgery, liposuction, labiaplasty, and abdominoplasty.
Many patients are motivated by their new, flat abdomen and look forward to resuming exercise after their abdominoplasty with Dr. Stanton. It is crucial to follow your recovery instructions carefully and to wait to resume strenuous activities until Dr. Stanton clears you to return to these activities. The return to activity post-surgery will be gradual as your body heals. Most patients can resume gentle movement like walking within a few days of their procedure. At about three weeks post-surgery, many patients are ready to resume some arm and leg exercises. Avoid core exercises, including crunches, until at least six weeks after surgery. Dr. Stanton will help you create a timeline for returning to these activities based on your healing.
No. The goals of this surgery are to repair abdominal muscles and remove extra skin and fat for a smoother, flatter contour. The number you see on your scale may not change much, but your figure, posture, and clothing fit can improve dramatically. For best results, we recommend reaching a stable, healthy weight first, then using a tummy tuck to refine the shape you’ve achieved. Patients often feel more motivated to commit to a healthy lifestyle after surgery because their core feels supported and their silhouette looks balanced.
You’ll notice a flatter abdomen right away, though swelling may initially obscure your new shape. By two to four weeks, most patients see a smoother waist; definition continues to sharpen over three to six months as tissues settle and tummy tuck scars mature. During your consultation, we’ll show you before-and-after photos of patients with a similar body type to set realistic goals for incision placement, contour, and belly-button shape. Consistent aftercare involving compression, gentle movement, and scar protection will ensure your satisfaction with this procedure.
Popular pairings include liposuction of the waist and flanks, breast procedures as part of a mommy makeover, or butt implants to add proportion. In men, selective chest contouring or flank liposuction can sharpen V-taper. Dr. Stanton will recommend the best combination based on your contouring goals and willingness to commit to recovery.
Future pregnancy or significant weight loss can stretch your skin, sometimes altering scar placement or undoing the contouring achieved through surgery. For long-lasting outcomes, it’s best to schedule your tummy tuck after you’ve finished adding to your family and maintained a stable weight for at least six months.
During your consultation, we’ll review your health history, imaging, and goals to help you decide whether now is the right time or if it makes more sense to separate your body contouring into stages.
You’ll also have a chance to see real before-and-after examples and discuss your personalized risk profile, so you can confidently move forward.