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Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while repairing separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). This procedure is particularly beneficial for women after pregnancy or anyone who has experienced significant weight loss, restoring a flat, toned abdominal contour.
Dr. Mora’s tummy tuck technique includes meticulous muscle repair that cinches the waist and provides long-lasting core support. He positions incisions low enough to be concealed by underwear or swimwear, and takes great care to preserve blood supply to the abdominal skin—a critical safety measure that prevents tissue death.
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Procedure Duration |
3-5 hours |
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Anesthesia |
General anesthesia |
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Recovery Time |
2-3 weeks before travel; 6-8 weeks full recovery |
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Results Timeline |
Final results visible at 6-12 months |
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Hospital Stay |
Overnight recommended |
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Recommended Stay in DR |
18-21 days |
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Price Range |
$5,000 - $7,500 USD |
Dr. Mora’s abdominoplasty technique addresses all layers of the abdominal wall for comprehensive, long-lasting results.
Separated abdominal muscles are sutured together, restoring core strength and creating a naturally cinched waist that exercise alone cannot achieve.
Excess skin and stretch marks below the navel are removed. The remaining skin is re-draped for a smooth, tight contour.
Your belly button is carefully preserved and repositioned to look natural in its new location.
• Loose, excess abdominal skin after weight loss or pregnancy • Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) • Stable weight for at least 6 months • Done having children (pregnancy can reverse results) • Non-smoker or willing to quit 6 weeks before and after • Non-smoker or willing to quit 6 weeks before and after
• Planning future pregnancies • Active smokers (high risk of skin necrosis) • BMI over 35 • Only minor fat deposits (liposuction may be better) • Unrealistic expectations about scarring
Most challenging phase. Drains in place to prevent fluid accumulation. Walking hunched over is normal and encouraged. Pain managed with medication.
Gradual improvement in mobility. Drains typically removed around day 7-10. Begin standing straighter.
Most patients can perform light activities. Swelling decreases. International patients can travel after drain removal.
Return to desk work. Light exercise permitted. Continue wearing compression garment.
Resume full activities including core exercises. Scar continues to fade.
Final results visible. Scar fully matured (faded pink to white line).
Dr. Mora requires all tummy tuck patients to receive pulmonologist clearance before surgery—a requirement few surgeons enforce. This is because muscle plication restricts diaphragm expansion, temporarily reducing lung capacity. He also deliberately avoids aggressive liposuction in the central abdominal area during tummy tucks. While this may leave slightly more fat than some patients expect, it preserves the blood vessels that keep the abdominal skin alive. This precaution has prevented serious complications like tissue necrosis in his practice.
Tummy tuck muscle repair restricts how fully your diaphragm can expand. The pulmonologist ensures your lungs can handle this temporary restriction safely, particularly important if you have any respiratory history.
Yes, but Dr. Mora places the incision low enough to be concealed by underwear or bikini bottoms. The scar fades significantly over 12-18 months.
Pregnancy is not medically dangerous after tummy tuck, but it will likely reverse your results as the repaired muscles stretch again. Dr. Mora recommends completing your family first.
Diastasis recti is separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (your 'six-pack' muscles). It commonly occurs during pregnancy. Tummy tuck repairs this by suturing the muscles back together.
Ready to learn more about tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? Schedule your virtual consultation with Dr. Mora today.
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