The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
2-3 hour surgery
Back to work: 1-2 weeks
Abdominoplasty, often called a tummy tuck, is often the only way to tighten lax abdominal skin and muscles after pregnancy and significant weight fluctuations. Expect nothing less than top-tier, personalized care and remarkable results from your tummy tuck at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Denver, Colorado. Our board-certified plastic surgeons are renowned for their leadership in advanced tummy tuck techniques, including the drainless tummy tuck, and for achieving superior outcomes. They share a passion for delivering outstanding patient care and ensuring that we provide an experience that exceeds your expectations.
Learn why The Center for Cosmetic Surgery is a top destination for tummy tuck patients from throughout the Denver metro area:
Our surgeons would be happy to meet with you in person and answer your questions. Simply request a consultation or call our office at (303) 278-2600.
Tummy tuck surgery removes loose, sagging skin and excess fat and restores weakened or separated abdominal muscles. The result is a flatter and firmer abdomen and more contoured waistline.
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An ideal tummy tuck candidate typically has excess abdominal skin and lax abdominal muscles, often resulting from pregnancy or weight loss. Good candidates also share a few common characteristics:
Patients with significant excess fat may consider pairing the procedure with liposuction for optimal results.
While most patients require a full tummy tuck to attain the desired outcome, some may achieve satisfactory results with a mini tummy tuck, which targets only the area below the navel and uses a slightly shorter incision. Our tummy tuck specialists can help you decide which option is best for you.
The tummy tuck procedure slims the waist and flattens the stomach by removing excess skin and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. During your procedure, the surgeon begins by making a horizontal incision along the lower abdomen. Depending on the extent of the tummy tuck, a slightly longer incision or an additional incision at the navel may be necessary. The skin is drawn taut, and excess skin is removed. The horizontal incision is closed, and the belly button is repositioned through a new opening.
The tissue is lifted, and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) are repaired using permanent sutures.
In a traditional tummy tuck, fluid can accumulate in the open space that the procedure creates between the abdominal flap (the skin and fat) and the abdominal wall. Some surgeons insert drains to avoid this. However, our surgeons perform a specialized no-drain tummy tuck that uses progressive tension sutures to eliminate the open space, removing the need for drains. Patients are unable to feel the sutures, and they dissolve over time.
Dr. Vath, the first surgeon in Colorado to adopt the drainless tummy tuck, recognized its many benefits after training at an international conference in 2007. Our surgeons specialize in the approach which offers significant advantages for our patients:
Combining procedures allows you to undergo a single anesthesia event and one recovery period while reducing costs.
Many patients combine tummy tuck surgery with other procedures to enhance their results. A popular combination is the Mommy Makeover, which adds liposuction and a breast lift or breast augmentationto tummy tuck surgery to address post-pregnancy body changes.
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Our consultations are your time to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your aesthetic vision, explore your procedure options, and develop a personalized surgical plan. You’ll also receive clear pricing and details about available financing options to help you move forward with confidence.
Although each patient’s recovery experience is unique, here’s a general timeline of what you can expect:
In a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon makes a horizontal incision along the bottom of the abdomen, from hip to hip, just above the pubic area. The low placement makes the resulting scar easy to hide under clothing because it falls below the bikini line, and it will flatten and fade with time and proper care.
Tummy tuck results are long-lasting if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. While aging and weight fluctuations can affect results, many patients enjoy a flatter, more toned abdomen for years.
The cost of a tummy tuck at our Denver practice varies depending on the technique performed and individual factors. You’ll receive a personalized estimate for your procedure during your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. Financing options are available for qualified patients if desired.
Our surgeons take special care in both the placement and stitching of your belly button to ensure the incision is thin and well-hidden when healed. They also use a technique to make the belly button funnel inward instead of lying unnaturally flat along the surface of the abdomen. Proper incision care is essential for the best outcome.
Even on the day of your surgery, it’s very important to get up and move around a bit because it prevents blood clots and encourages your body to heal more quickly. Resuming normal activity is more gradual. Most patients can resume light activity after 10 to 15 days. You will need to hold off on strenuous activity, including ab exercises, until at least 6 weeks after your tummy tuck. Learn more in this blog post.
It’s generally best to complete your family before undergoing a tummy tuck. While some patients do not require additional surgery after a post-tummy tuck pregnancy, others may need a mini-tuck or even a complete redo. Since there is no way to predict how your body will respond to pregnancy after a tummy tuck, waiting until you are finished having children is the most financially prudent option.
If you’re considering a tummy tuck, we invite you to request a consultation or call our office at (303) 278-2600. Our board-certified plastic surgeons will customize a treatment plan to a treatment plan to achieve the slim, toned midsection you want.
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