In sunny Southern California, bikini bodies are highly sought-after. However, changes brought on by pregnancy and weight loss can make flat abs seem out of reach. People lose body fat with hard work, but they rarely regain the original tone of belly skin after extreme stretching.
When diet and exercise have achieved all they can, you may still struggle with loose, hanging abdominal skin and separated muscles. Some people have a “pooch” or protruding belly, even though they have minimal body fat. Diastasis recti is the medical term for this condition, which results from a separation of vertical abdominal muscles.
Tummy tuck surgery targets muscles for tightening, and removes the lax skin for a firm, tight contour.
Through trimming away skin and using liposuction to recontour, Dr. Sajjadian can completely transform your midsection.
Patients often report renewed confidence no matter what they’re wearing – even tiny, barely-there bikinis. The scar created from abdominoplasty is typically small enough to hide below the underwear line, and will fade over time.