What Is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, tightens weakened muscles, and improves the overall contour of the midsection.

Who Is a Good Candidate For a Tummy Tuck?

Ideal candidates are healthy adults with loose abdominal skin or separated muscles due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Candidates should have a stable weight and realistic expectations.

What Types of Tummy Tuck Procedures Are Available?

Options include a full tummy tuck (hip-to-hip incision), a mini tummy tuck (smaller incision, limited to the lower abdomen), and an extended or circumferential tummy tuck for more comprehensive contouring. Dr. Rokosz customizes the procedure based on patient needs.

What Should I Expect During Tummy Tuck Recovery?

Recovery involves swelling, bruising, and limited activity for several weeks. Wearing compression garments, following post-operative instructions, and attending follow-up visits help ensure optimal healing.

How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ From Liposuction?

A tummy tuck focuses on removing excess skin and tightening muscles; liposuction targets fat removal without addressing muscle laxity or loose skin. These procedures can sometimes be combined for enhanced results.

Are Tummy Tuck Scars Noticeable?

Scars are typically placed low on the abdomen, discreetly hidden under underwear or swimwear. Over time, scars fade significantly with proper care as advised by Dr. Rokosz.

What's the Difference Between a Tummy Tuck and a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover typically combines a tummy tuck with breast procedures to address post-pregnancy changes. Dr. Rokosz creates personalized mommy makeover plans for comprehensive restoration.

Can I Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck?

While pregnancy is possible after a tummy tuck, it’s recommended to complete childbearing first to maintain optimal results. Dr. Rokosz discusses family planning during consultation.

What's a 360 Tummy Tuck?

A 360 tummy tuck (circumferential abdominoplasty) addresses the entire torso, including back and flanks, for patients who need comprehensive contouring, often after massive weight loss.

Is a Tummy Tuck Painful?

Abdominoplasty in San Antonio is performed under general anesthesia. This ensures you sleep deeply during the procedure, free from pain or discomfort. Afterward, you have the option of taking oral painkillers to relieve soreness.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your surgery takes place over a series of visits. Following your initial consultation, preoperative appointment, and surgery date, you will return for a few follow-up visits, allowing Dr. Rokosz to ensure an optimal recovery.

How Long Until I See Results?

Results appear gradually as all swelling and bruising fade. While you may see positive changes in your midsection within a few weeks, the full benefits of surgery typically emerge within 3-6 months.

How Soon Can I Travel After a Tummy Tuck?

You can typically travel locally after 1 to 2 weeks, but for flying or long-distance car rides, it is suggested that you wait at least 3 to 6 weeks.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Tummy Tuck?

Like all surgical procedures, an abdominoplasty carries potential risks, which include: Infection or bleeding at the incision site Prolonged swelling or fluid accumulation Abnormal scarring or delayed wound healing Numbness or changes in skin sensation Blood clots in the legs that may break free and travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolus). This is a rare but life-threatening complication. Dr. Rokosz will discuss your risk factors and provide you with a plan to decrease this risk. While complications are rare, it’s important to follow your post-operative instructions carefully and attend all follow-up appointments. Choosing a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Rokosz significantly reduces your risk. Her meticulous technique, attention to detail, and experience with complex abdominoplasty cases help ensure safe procedures and pleasing outcomes.

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in San Antonio:

For patients struggling with excess abdominal skin, weakened core muscles, or stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise, an abdominoplasty, also called a tummy tuck, can be a transformative solution.

At Texas Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jennifer Rokosz offers advanced abdominoplasty techniques to patients in the San Antonio area, carefully tailored to each individual’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. Whether you’re a mother hoping to restore your pre-pregnancy figure or someone who’s undergone significant weight loss, abdominoplasty can deliver the sculpted, toned results you’ve been working toward.

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What Is a Tummy Tuck?

An abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens separated or weakened abdominal muscles, especially common after pregnancy or major weight changes. During an abdominoplasty, Dr. Rokosz makes a low incision across the lower abdomen, typically from hip to hip, carefully removes excess skin and fat, repairs the underlying muscles, and repositions the belly button to match your new, natural shape. The result is a dramatically flatter, tighter abdominal profile — not just in clothing, but in how you feel and move.

Types of Abdominoplasty

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to abdominoplasty. Dr. Rokosz will recommend a technique based on your anatomy, the degree of correction needed, and your personal goals. Understanding the different types of abdominoplasty can help you make an informed decision.

Ideal for patients with significant skin laxity. Involves a hip-to-hip incision, tightening the abdominal muscles, and repositioning of the navel.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Tummy Tuck?

If you have been frustrated by a loose, protruding, or sagging abdomen that doesn’t improve with diet and exercise, you may be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck in San Antonio. Candidates typically have one or more of the following issues:

Have excess abdominal skin or fat that doesn’t respond to diet/exercise.
Experience muscle separation (diastasis recti) or weakness, often due to pregnancy.
Are at a stable weight, in good health, and a non-smoker.
Have completed your family, as future pregnancies can alter results.

It’s also important to have realistic expectations and to understand that while a tummy tuck creates dramatic aesthetic changes, it is not a substitute for weight loss or a treatment for obesity. It will also not change your underlying bone structure. For women, it’s best to postpone surgery until after childbearing is complete, as future pregnancies can undo the results of the procedure.

What Are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

An abdominoplasty offers both aesthetic and functional benefits that go beyond improving your silhouette. Whether you are looking to complete your weight loss journey or restore your pre-pregnancy body, an abdominoplasty can deliver dramatic, confidence-boosting results.

Key benefits include:

Tighter, flatter abdominal contour by removing excess skin and fat
Repair of separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) for improved core strength and posture
Enhanced clothing fit, making it easier to wear form-flattering outfits or swimwear
Reduction of skin irritation or hygiene issues caused by excess skin folds
Boosted self-confidence and body satisfaction

Combining a Tummy Tuck with Other Procedures

Combining cosmetic procedures can help decrease overall risks, costs, and downtime. To maximize your outcome, Dr. Rokosz can combine your tummy tuck with the following:

Liposuction is a popular and effective body-sculpting technique that removes excess fat. It can be a game-changer in cases where dieting and exercise have failed to create the desired contouring goals.

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How to Begin Your Tummy Tuck Journey

To get started with abdominoplasty in San Antonio, you will need to attend a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Rokosz, which entails the following:

A thorough medical review, going over any allergies, medication, conditions, and previous aesthetic procedures
A physical assessment and evaluation of your skin quality
Honest, accurate answers to all your questions
An overview of the procedure’s risks, downtime, costs, and anticipated results
A look at possible add-on procedures, such as a mommy makeover or liposuction
The creation of an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs
Instructions on how to best prepare for your surgery

Once your consultation is complete and the doctor approves you to proceed, we can book your surgery right away.

What to Expect on the Day of a Tummy Tuck

Before surgery, you’ll meet with Dr. Rokosz to discuss your goals, review your medical history, and undergo a physical exam to determine the ideal surgical plan. An abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 2 to 4 hours.

Depending on your needs, the surgery may involve:

Careful pre-operating markings
A horizontal incision along the pubic hairline and extending over the hips
Removal of excess skin and fat with possible liposuction of the sides
Tightening of underlying muscles
Repositioning of the belly button
One or two drains secured over the hips
Local anesthesia is injected throughout the surgical site to decrease post-operative pain
Sutures are placed internally to support healing and minimize scarring

You’ll leave surgery in a compression garment and return home the same day with full instructions for a smooth recovery. Dr. Rokosz prioritizes safety and clear communication at every stage.

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Tummy Tuck Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Tummy Tuck Care

Recovery from a tummy tuck is manageable but requires patience and attention to your post-operative care. Here’s a general timeline:

Immediately After Surgery: Patients will experience swelling, bruising, and tightness in the abdomen. Ambulation is encouraged while flexed at the hips, but other activities will be restricted. Patients may need assistance with mobility. Compression garments are worn to support healing and reduce fluid retention for at least 6 weeks.
Week 1-3: Swelling and bruising improve. Most patients are able to return to normal daily activities by 2 weeks. Drains, if present, are removed. Patients who have lost massive amounts of weight are at higher risk of fluid accumulation, and the drains may need to stay in place longer than 3 weeks.
Week 4-6: Increased mobility but no lifting, pushing, or pulling greater than 10lbs.

Week 6+: Final results become more visible. Any activity restrictions are lifted. Compression garments may be discontinued if swelling has resolved.
Month 3+: Patients are typically fully recovered but will continue to heal up to one year.

Dr. Rokosz will provide detailed instructions for wound care, pain management, activity restrictions, and scar care to ensure a smooth recovery.

Scars After an Abdominoplasty

Scarring is an expected part of an abdominoplasty, but Dr. Rokosz takes great care to position incisions in discreet areas that can be easily concealed under underwear or swimwear. The typical scar is a low horizontal line extending from hip to hip, placed just above the pubic area. Dr. Rokosz can often incorporate or revise existing cesarean scars into the new incision line. Patients undergoing an extended or circumferential tummy tuck may have additional vertical or around-the-body scars necessary for more comprehensive skin removal.

While scars are permanent, they tend to fade significantly over time with proper care. Dr. Rokosz provides detailed scar care instructions, which may include silicone treatments, topical products, and sun protection to improve scar appearance.

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in San Antonio, TX?

The cost of a tummy tuck in San Antonio varies depending on the surgical technique used, the amount of excess tissue removed, and whether abdominal muscle repair is needed. On average, pricing includes:

Surgeon’s fees, anesthesia and facility fees, post-operative garments and medications

Because each patient’s needs are unique, a personalized quote will be provided after your consultation. While an abdominoplasty is typically considered a cosmetic procedure and not covered by insurance, we offer financing options to help make treatment more accessible.

Why Choose Dr. Rokosz?

As a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Rokosz brings both surgical precision and an artistic eye to every abdominoplasty. Her priority is on achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results while prioritizing safety and patient comfort. With meticulous attention to detail, she helps patients feel empowered and confident in their skin again.

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Tummy Tuck FAQ’S

Like all surgical procedures, an abdominoplasty carries potential risks, which include:
- Infection or bleeding at the incision site
- Prolonged swelling or fluid accumulation
- Abnormal scarring or delayed wound healing
- Numbness or changes in skin sensation
- Blood clots in the legs that may break free and travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolus). This is a rare but life-threatening complication. Dr. Rokosz will discuss your risk factors and provide you with a plan to decrease this risk.
While complications are rare, it’s important to follow your post-operative instructions carefully and attend all follow-up appointments. Choosing a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Rokosz significantly reduces your risk. Her meticulous technique, attention to detail, and experience with complex abdominoplasty cases help ensure safe procedures and pleasing outcomes.

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