Excess, Loose Skin
Removes stretched, sagging skin left behind after pregnancy or major weight loss for a smoother, flatter abdominal contour.
Best ForLoose lower-abdominal skin
Cool Springs Plastic Surgery
Cool Springs Plastic Surgery
A flatter, firmer, more confident midsection. Performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons, a tummy tuck removes excess skin and stubborn fat and repairs separated abdominal muscles — often after pregnancy or weight loss. At all four CSPS locations, we build a surgical plan around your body and your goals.
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Abdominoplasty reshapes the midsection by removing excess skin and fat and repairing the underlying muscle — addressing concerns that diet and exercise alone can’t.
Removes stretched, sagging skin left behind after pregnancy or major weight loss for a smoother, flatter abdominal contour.
Repairs and tightens abdominal muscles that have separated (diastasis recti), restoring core strength and a firmer profile.
Combined with liposuction, removes pockets of fat around the lower abdomen and flanks that resist diet and exercise.
Stretch marks below the navel are often removed along with excess skin, leaving tighter, more even abdominal skin.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated muscles — performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons under anesthesia for a flatter, firmer midsection.
Addresses the entire abdomen above and below the navel with muscle repair and skin removal — ideal after pregnancy or significant weight loss.
Focuses on the lower abdomen below the navel for patients with more limited skin laxity — typically a shorter, easier recovery.
Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) are sutured back together to rebuild core strength and flatten the profile.
Liposuction of the flanks and waist is frequently combined to refine and sculpt the overall contour in a single procedure.
Plan for about two weeks off normal activity. Most patients ease back gradually, resume exercise around six weeks, and see results refine over several months.
Performed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Konrad Sarosiek and Dr. John Reagan Moore at an accredited surgical facility.
Actual tummy tuck results from our board-certified plastic surgeons. Swipe to see more cases.
Individual results vary. Photos are of actual CSPS patients.
Most patients take about 2 to 3 weeks off from work. You will be up and walking soon after surgery, and it typically takes about 6 weeks before returning to strenuous activity and heavy lifting. We provide a detailed recovery timeline personalized to your procedure.
If the stretch marks are on the skin being removed (typically the lower abdomen), they will be gone. Stretch marks above the belly button may be repositioned lower but will not be excised.
Yes. Many patients choose a “Mommy Makeover,” combining a tummy tuck with breast procedures like augmentation or a lift. At your consultation we discuss the safety and benefits of combining procedures to reach your goals.
While a tummy tuck is safe after having children, it is generally recommended to wait until you are finished having children, as future pregnancies can reverse the muscle tightening and skin-removal results.
A full tummy tuck addresses the whole abdomen with muscle repair; a mini focuses only on the lower belly below the navel, with less downtime. Your surgeon recommends the right option for your anatomy and goals.
Cost depends on the technique and whether it’s combined with other procedures. We’ll give you a personalized quote at your consultation.
Tell us your goals and we’ll build a personalized tummy tuck plan at the Nashville-area location most convenient for you.