Pregnancy, weight loss, or simply the natural aging process can leave you with loose skin or a stretched-out tummy. At San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, we want to help you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. Our tummy tuck procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, can remove excess skin and stubborn fat while tightening weakened abdominal muscles. If you’re longing for a smoother, flatter midsection, a tummy tuck at our AAAASF surgical center in San Antonio, TX might be the perfect solution.

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Tummy Tuck Explained

A tummy tuck is a plastic surgery procedure that goes beyond just removing excess skin. It’s about sculpting a flatter, firmer tummy by:

  • Tightening loose abdominal muscles: Pregnancy and weight fluctuations can weaken these muscles and stretch the surrounding fascia, contributing to a protruding belly. A tummy tuck repairs and tightens these muscles and fascia, restoring strength and definition.
  • Removing excess skin and fat: We carefully remove stubborn fat deposits and sagging skin that don’t respond to diet and exercise, revealing a smoother, more toned midsection.
  • Sculpting your waistline: We can use liposuction to further refine your waistline and enhance your overall contours, creating a harmonious and balanced silhouette.

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Meet San Antonio’s Prominent Plastic Surgeons

Our practice has a team of board-certified plastic surgeons, highly trained to promote best-in-class standards of patient comfort, safety, and care. We have a proven track record of providing tummy tuck procedures for women and men throughout the San Antonio community, delivering aesthetic outcomes that align with each patient’s needs and goals.

What Are the Key Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

Getting a tummy tuck can help you eliminate loose, sagging skin that is left following weight fluctuations, all while repairing abdominal muscles that have been weakened or torn. Some specific reasons to consider a tummy tuck include:

  • Rediscover your curves: A tummy tuck can sculpt a smoother, flatter profile, helping you feel confident and beautiful in your own skin.
  • Boost your confidence: Say goodbye to self-consciousness about your tummy and hello to a renewed sense of self-assurance.
  • Move with ease and comfort: Eliminate skin irritation caused by loose skin and feel more comfortable in your everyday activities.
  • Stand taller and stronger: Strengthen your core and improve your posture for a more confident presence.
  • Love your wardrobe again: Enjoy clothes that fit better and flatter your new figure.
  • Embrace a healthier lifestyle: A tummy tuck can inspire you to maintain your results and feel your best for years to come.

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Am I a Good Candidate?

During your consultation, one of our board-certified plastic surgeons will assess your health history and your aesthetic goals, verifying that the tummy tuck procedure is right for you. The best candidates for a tummy tuck are seeking to streamline their abdominal area, have a stable body weight, and do not plan on having any more children.

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Dr. Decherd

Dr. Decherd is a fourth-generation doctor who chose plastic surgery because he enjoys helping people look and feel their best.

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04 – Meet The Doctors

Meet Your Experienced surgeons

Michael E. Decherd, MD, and Matthew H. Isakson, MD, our board-certified plastic surgeons at San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, prioritize your comfort and safety throughout your surgical journey. Their extensive training and experience promote personalized attention and the highest standard of care possible.

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Board Certified, MD

Dr. Isakson

Dr. Isakson is a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized fellowship training and extensive experience in aesthetic surgery.

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The Procedure Process Explained

During your first meeting with the surgeon, you will have a chance to ask any questions you may have about the procedure, recovery, aftercare, and final results. Your surgeon will outline the specifics of your treatment plan while confirming your eligibility for a safe, successful procedure.

In some situations, your surgeon may direct you to pause certain medications or supplements, especially those that can contribute to bleeding or otherwise impede your body’s ability to heal.

The duration of the procedure can vary from one patient to the next depending on body habitus, but usually takes between one and a half to two and a half hours.

When you arrive, you will be greeted by members of our patient care team, who will lead you back to a private treatment area. Our on-site anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia , and once you are totally comfortable, your doctor will begin the procedure.

Following your tummy tuck procedure, you will need to rest and heal at home. Most patients are ready to resume normal work activities within a week or so, though we recommend waiting closer to a month before you get back to vigorous exercise. While some physical discomfort can be expected following a tummy tuck, pain medications are available to help you manage these symptoms. Within limits we WANT you to be moving around afterwards!

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Other Things to Consider Before Getting a Tummy Tuck

Will I Need to Request a Lot of Time Off From Work?

Ideally, you will be able to devote a full week to resting and healing at home. While recovery times vary by patient and may not be excessively extensive, it is important not to rush through this rest period. For a desk job one can usualy return after one and a half weeks.

What Happens If I Get Pregnant After My Surgery?

While there is nothing dangerous about pregnancy following a tummy tuck, pregnancy and childbirth do have the potential to reverse your tummy tuck results. We generally recommend not having a tummy tuck until you are reasonably sure you are done having children.

Tummy Tuck vs. Mini-Tummy Tuck

The main difference between a tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck is in the extent of the surgical procedure and the areas of the abdomen targeted for improvement. A mini tummy tuck tends to be less extensive, targeting only the parts of the abdomen below the belly button.

You Are in Good Hands

Feeling confident in your body is a feeling everyone deserves. If you’re ready to say goodbye to loose skin and hello to a flatter, firmer tummy, our San Antonio, TX team is here to help. Let’s explore how a tummy tuck can transform your confidence and help you feel your best. Call San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute at (210) 495-4100 or use our online form today.