Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Santa Barbara, CA
The abdomen is often considered a problem area for both men and women who are striving to obtain their ideal bodies. It can often be the first area to expand after weight gain, and the last to slim down when weight is lost.
In some cases, the midsection seems resistant to all diet and exercise efforts. If you are near your ideal weight and still unsatisfied with the profile of your abdomen, a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, may be the right option for you.
Dr. Sara Yegiyants can help reshape your abdomen. She is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon with an early academic career in art before her study of medicine and surgery.
Alone or as part of a mommy makeover, your tummy tuck surgery can restore the firmness and shape you want. Dr. Yegiyants’ has helped hundreds of patients feel great about their bodies through abdominoplasty.
Schedule your Santa Barbara tummy tuck consultation today by calling Dr. Yegiyants and her team at 805-682-1731.
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What Is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to flatten and reshape the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and, when needed, repairing abdominal muscles that have separated or weakened. Depending on your anatomy and goals, Dr. Yegiyants may also incorporate liposuction to refine the surrounding contour. Unlike spot treatments aimed only at fat, abdominoplasty addresses skin laxity and muscle separation together, which is why it remains one of the most requested body contouring procedures for patients who have not achieved the results they want through diet and exercise alone.
Why Do Patients Choose Abdominoplasty?
Patients consider a tummy tuck for a range of reasons, including:
- A flatter, firmer abdominal profile that has not responded to diet or exercise
- Repair of abdominal muscles that separated during pregnancy
- Removal of loose or sagging skin left after significant weight loss
- Improvement in the appearance of stretch marks located on the lower abdomen
Many patients choose to combine a tummy tuck with other procedures, such as a breast lift or liposuction, as part of a mommy makeover to more fully restore their pre-pregnancy shape.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
There are several reasons you may have sagging skin, excess fat, and a bulge around your abdomen.
Some people naturally store fat in this location. For patients who have had children, pregnancy often causes a separation of underlying abdominal muscles, which makes it challenging to regain your waistline and flat stomach. Others have experienced significant weight loss, which can result in loose skin and poor tone around the abdomen.
The best approach depends on your anatomy. For those with excess fat but relatively firm skin tone, liposuction alone may produce the results you desire. For those with excess fat and moderate skin tone, liposuction can be combined with a skin-tightening device, such as