Tummy Tuck #23784

Patient Case: 42-year-old female underwent a tummy tuck following a significant weight loss of 70 pounds. She felt that she was very strong in the gym and having not had children she didn't think a muscle repair would be needed. After consultation with board-certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthew Isakson - they both agreed! She needed extra skin removed and her belly button repositioned (natural-looking, of course!), but she probably did not need muscle tightening. This shortened her recovery even more - she was in the gym in just a couple weeks! This procedure included skin removal and umbilical transposition WITHOUT muscle repair. The post-operative results, observed at 3 months, show a notable reduction in abdominal skin redundancy and improved contouring of the abdominal profile. The surgical approach focused on removing excess skin to better align with the patient's new body weight and shape. Visible outcomes include a smoother, flatter abdomen and repositioned navel that complements her overall physique. These images document the physical changes achieved through the specified surgical technique - amazing results are possible even without a muscle repair!