Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is one of the most transformative body contouring procedures in plastic surgery. It addresses concerns that diet and exercise alone cannot fix: loose, hanging abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles, and stubborn lower-belly fat. At Alpenaura Plastic Surgery in Bend, Oregon, Dr. Jourdan Carboy, MD, performs abdominoplasty for patients across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest who want a flatter, firmer abdomen and a more contoured waistline.
During pregnancy and significant weight changes, the abdominal skin and muscles often stretch beyond their ability to recover. The result is loose skin, stretch marks, a protruding lower abdomen, and a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles known as diastasis recti. These changes can persist regardless of how disciplined a patient is with diet and exercise.Abdominoplasty addresses all of these concerns by removing excess skin and fat, repairing diastasis recti to recreate a firm core, and tightening and flattening the abdominal contour. Liposuction is often performed at the same time to refine the waistline and flanks.
Good candidates are healthy adults at a stable weight who are bothered by loose abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles, or a persistently protruding lower belly. Most candidates are post-pregnancy patients, post-weight-loss patients, or patients who simply have not achieved their goals through diet and exercise alone. Patients should ideally be done with childbearing, healthy non-smokers, and have realistic expectations.
Patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Prineville, and across the Pacific Northwest often pursue abdominoplasty as part of a return to feeling comfortable in their bodies. The active outdoor culture of Central Oregon means that loose skin and core weakness can interfere with running, hiking, climbing, paddleboarding, and other beloved activities.Many patients also pursue abdominoplasty as part of a mommy makeover, combining it with breast surgery for a comprehensive postpartum restoration. Dr. Carboy approaches each abdominoplasty with attention to natural waist contour, well-placed incisions, and a strong, repaired core.
Abdominoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure or with one-night observation, depending on extent and patient preference. Surgery generally takes three to four hours. The incision is placed low on the abdomen, where it can be hidden by underwear and most swimwear. The umbilicus is repositioned to fit the new contour.Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, walk upright after the first one to two weeks, resume light exercise at four to six weeks, and reach full activity at six to eight weeks. Final contour continues to refine over three to six months.As a trusted destination for abdominoplasty in Bend, Oregon, Alpenaura Plastic Surgery serves patients across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest with a refined, individualized approach to body contouring.
Good candidates are healthy adults at a stable weight who are bothered by loose abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles, or a persistently protruding lower belly.
Abdominoplasty addresses all of these concerns by removing excess skin and fat, repairing diastasis recti to recreate a firm core, and tightening and flattening the abdominal contour.
Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, walk upright after the first one to two weeks, and resume light exercise at four to six weeks.
Patients want a flatter, firmer abdomen and a more contoured waistline. Final contour continues to refine over three to six months.
Abdominoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure or with one-night observation, depending on extent and patient preference.
Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, resume light exercise at four to six weeks, and reach full activity at six to eight weeks.
Healthy adults at a stable weight who are bothered by loose abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles, or a persistently protruding lower belly.
Abdominoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure or with one-night observation, depending on extent and patient preference.
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
Liposuction removes excess fat but does not address loose skin or separated muscles. Abdominoplasty removes excess skin, repairs the abdominal muscles, and addresses fat in the lower belly. Many patients benefit from both procedures together.
The incision is placed low on the abdomen and is typically hidden beneath underwear and most swimwear. Scars fade significantly over six to twelve months.
Yes. Many patients pursue abdominoplasty after one or more C-sections. The previous scar is often incorporated into the new abdominoplasty incision.
Yes, but pregnancy after abdominoplasty can stretch the repaired tissues and affect long-term results. Most patients are encouraged to wait until they are done with childbearing before pursuing surgery.
Most patients return to desk work within ten to fourteen days, with full activity at six to eight weeks. Final contour continues to refine over three to six months.
Yes. Common combinations include breast surgery (mommy makeover), liposuction of the flanks, and procedures like brachioplasty or thigh plasty for patients with broader contouring goals.
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