Abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck,” flattens and contours the abdomen and waist. The number of tummy tucks performed in the United States has increased dramatically in the last 20 years.
What Can a Tummy Tuck Accomplish?
The tummy can change significantly over time as the skin and muscles of the abdomen get stretched out and relax, especially with pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations. Women who have a tummy tuck often struggle to improve one or more of the following:
- Excess or loose abdominal skin
- Stretch marks
- Pockets or deposits of fat that won’t go away
- Soft tummy
- Laxity/weakness of abdomen following pregnancy (rectus diastasis)
- Loss or blunting of waistline or figure
- Combination of excess/loose skin and fat
So I had a HUGE weight loss and I saw Dr. Liu for a tummy tuck consult to remove all the excess skin that was never going to go away and I can absolutely say that it was the best decision I have made. I have been "interviewing" people to do this for about a year and it wasn't until I met Jerome and his staff that absolutely sold me that it was the right decision...Lastly, the results. I am officially 4 weeks post op and HOLY HELL I have the cutest belly button that I have ever seen and my stomach looks incredible. I have a scar from hip to hip(I had LOTS of extra skin removed) but I can already tell that its healing really nicely and that makes me happy. I would absolutely 100% recommend him and his team.
I would highly recommend Dr Tom Liu. He was an amazing dr to have gone through a tummy tuck with . It is a scary and emotional journey but he made me feel so confident in him that I didn't lose a wink of sleep the night before surgery . His bed side manner is great and he truly makes you feel like he cares about you . I traveled 2 hours to see him and it was completely worth it . My results are so great and my recovery was also great and I know that was all due to his surgical ability . If and when I have anything else done I will definitely be making the drive to have him do it . Dr Liu and his drainless tummy tuck are the way to go!
Why choose a Board Certified Surgeon?
Selecting a plastic surgeon in Los Gatos & San Jose is a vital part of planning your cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, and the surgeon you choose will ultimately impact your results. Dr. Jerome Liu and Dr. Tom Liu recommend that anyone contemplating breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or any other plastic surgery options spend extra time researching the qualifications of the surgeons under consideration. While many surgeons offer cosmetic or reconstructive procedures, only board-certified plastic surgeons undergo specialized training in these areas of medicine.
Jerome H. Liu, MD, MSHS
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jerome H. Liu delivers the full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breast, and body. With compassionate care, technical expertise, and uncompromising attention to detail, Dr. Liu routinely helps patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
College: Brown University
Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine
Residency (General Surgery): UCLA Medical Center
Fellowship (Plastic Surgery): UCLA Medical Center
Sub-Specialty Fellowship (Aesthetics): UTSW-Dallas: Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
Hospital Affiliations: Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Hospital, Mills Peninsula Hospital
Tom S. Liu, MD, MBA
Dr. Liu has carefully honed his surgical philosophy, which is focused on producing natural, lasting results. He believes in the restoration of youth, rather than total transformation of a patient's natural appearance. Upon meeting his patients in consultation, Dr. Liu provides a thorough aesthetic assessment before leveraging advanced surgical techniques to produce an optimal outcome.
College: Northwestern University
Medical School: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency (General Surgery): UCLA Medical Center
Fellowship (Plastic Surgery): UCLA Medical Center
Sub-Specialty Fellowship (Aesthetics and Microsurgery): CPMC-Davies: Aesthetic Surgery Institute / Buncke Clinic
Hospital Affiliations: Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Hospital, California Pacific Medical Centers
Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me?
If you’re bothered by any of the concerns listed above and would like to have a flatter or slimmer abdomen, a tummy tuck can be very transformative. The procedure is usually most successful for women and men who are:
- At a stable weight
- Non-smokers
- Healthy enough to undergo surgery and recovery
- Able to maintain realistic expectations for the potential results
By perusing our tummy tuck before-and-after photos, you can gain an idea of whether the results in our patient gallery align with what you hope to achieve for the outcome. If your desires are consistent with the results depicted, you may benefit greatly from a tummy tuck. A consultation with a plastic surgeon is always necessary to confirm your candidacy for a tummy tuck, as well as to learn about alternative or complementary treatment options that may help you reach your cosmetic goals.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were approximately 160,000 tummy tucks performed in 2020 compared to 60,000 operations in 2000. A tummy tuck can be performed by itself or combined with other procedures as part of a “Mommy Makeover.” Common procedures combined with abdominoplasty include breast augmentation, breast lift, and liposuction.
Get the RNR® You Deserve
At the Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics Los Gatos, we make every effort to ensure you’re up and moving around almost immediately after your surgery. We’ve pioneered an approach that foregoes the need for narcotics pain medications, thanks to our signature RNR® Procedures. You get the RNR® you deserve when paired with our Drainless Tummy Tuck method. To learn more about the various RNR® Procedures we offer, simply reach out and set up your consultation with a member of our team today.
Contact Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics
Whatever the reason, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) can lead to significant aesthetic and personal benefits for the right candidate by enhancing the waistline and sculpting the shape of the body. To find out if abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is right for you, please make an appointment with Dr. Jerome Liu or Dr. Tom Liu.
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