Is a Tummy Tuck Worth It?

Pregnancy, aging, or the effects of major weight loss can cause changes to the abdominal area that diet and exercise cannot reverse. A tummy tuck can restore the abdomen by tightening skin, removing fat, and repairing loose muscles. While this procedure does involve more downtime than many others, most people find this more than worth it when they see their results. 

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WHAT IS A TUMMY TUCK?

Dr. Stile has performed over 2,700 tummy tuck procedures, more than any other solo practitioner in America. He performs tummy tuck procedures on people who have loose skin and stubborn deposits of fat around the abdomen. To create a tight stomach, he also repairs the rectus muscle separation (diastasis), core abdominal muscles that can become loosened during pregnancy or weight gain. 

HOW DOES A TUMMY TUCK WORK?

Dr. Stile will create a low incision below the bikini line. This allows him to remove loose skin and fat, then tighten the remaining skin into a smooth, tight stomach. Before closing the incision, he will also repair the rectus muscles. These muscles become separated during pregnancy or when someone gains a significant amount of weight. Once these have separated, no amount of diet or exercise will give you the firm abdomen you want. After their repair, you will have a stronger core and a flatter stomach. 

IS A TUMMY TUCK WORTH IT?

A tummy tuck can be an expensive procedure with significant downtime. This may raise the question of whether having the procedure is worth it. A tummy tuck has many benefits that make this procedure more than worth the recovery time and cost. 

LONG-LASTING RESULTS

Tummy tuck results can last indefinitely for people who maintain a fairly stable weight. The removed fat will not return, although remaining fat cells can change in size. 

IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENT

Even with normal post-surgical swelling, you can immediately see how much loose skin and fat have been removed from the abdominal area. Seeing your results right away will help you feel confident in your choice and reassure you of the benefits you can enjoy. 

CONFIDENCE AND FREEDOM

You will feel freer to wear anything you want and not feel self-conscious about your abdomen. Your scar from the tummy tuck sits so low on the abdomen that even a bikini will completely cover it. Without the visible sagging belly, you will find that clothes fit better and you look better. 

WHAT IS RECOVERY LIKE FROM A TUMMY TUCK?

After surgery, people with physically active jobs will need about a month of recovery time before returning to work. People with low-activity jobs may return sooner with Dr. Stile’s approval. Strenuous activity needs to wait at least six weeks, and then only if you feel comfortable. 

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A TUMMY TUCK?

If you have loose abdominal skin and stubborn fat, you may be a good candidate. Ideal candidates are in good health, do not smoke, and have no history of blood clots or bleeding problems. 

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 551-6603.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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