Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a tummy tuck, is a procedure performed to remove excess skin of the tummy and tighten the muscles of the abdomen, producing a flatter, more even contour. Causes of these deformities include prior weight loss, pregnancies, obesity, and previous surgical incisions. The most common candidates for this procedure are men and women who have weak abdominal muscles and or a large fat deposit that will not diminish with diet and exercise. Both men and women today are choosing to go forward with a tummy tuck to finally achieve the body they once had or want to finally have.

There are some key things you should understand during your planning for the procedure. The first step is to meet your doctor for a consultation. Here at Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery we do our consultations on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. During your visit you will meet with our Medical Director and tummy tuck specialist, Dr. Lloyd Krieger. The first things you will go over are your current medical history, your expectations, and the goals you have for after surgery. You will then discuss the procedure itself with Dr. Krieger step by step by step. He will evaluate your body and medical history and decide if you are a good candidate for this procedure.