A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty surgery, is very common in the United States. Last year (2020), nearly 100,000 tummy tucks were performed in the US. This procedure serves as a safe solution for excess skin and results in the restoration of your natural silhouette.

In this episode, I’ll break down what a tummy tuck is - and more importantly, what it isn’t. We’ll go over the goals of the procedure, the operation itself, and what to expect during recovery. With every surgery, there are always potential complications (which most people don’t want to discuss) – I’ll touch on those, too.

In this episode, we cover:

• The three main goals of abdominoplasty – safety, reestablishing your curves, and removing excess skin. (01:57)
• What goes into a tummy tuck procedure? From determining the incision location to performing the surgery, there is both art and science behind every detail. (17:17)
• Recovery time: Making recovery smooth, when to return to work, and when to return to working out. (27:26)
• Complications: Little “p” problems and big “P” problems…hear about what can go wrong. (33:28)

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• Is the umbilicus truly midline? (No…and there’s science to prove it)
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Dr. Jason Hall, MD

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