Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Dr. Kriti Mohan performs abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at this Houston plastic surgery practice, removing excess abdominal skin and fat while repairing the separated rectus abdominis muscles (diastasis recti) that commonly result from pregnancy or significant weight fluctuation. The procedure creates a flatter, firmer abdominal profile with a repositioned navel and a low horizontal scar placed within the bikini line. Tummy tuck is frequently combined with liposuction of the flanks and waist for comprehensive abdominal contouring, and is a core component of Mommy Makeover procedures.

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at Ciaravino Total Beauty Houston is performed primarily by Dr. Kriti Mohan, whose body contouring expertise makes her the lead surgeon for this high-demand procedure at the practice. The tummy tuck addresses a combination of changes to the abdominal wall that cannot be reversed through diet and exercise alone: excess lower abdominal skin and subcutaneous fat that accumulates following pregnancy or significant weight loss, and diastasis recti — the widening separation of the paired rectus abdominis muscles at the linea alba that occurs when the abdominal wall is stretched beyond its elastic capacity. A standard full abdominoplasty at this Houston practice begins with a low horizontal incision placed between the hip bones, positioned to fall within the bikini line and remain hidden beneath underwear and swimwear. Through this incision, the lower abdominal skin and fat are elevated from the underlying fascial layer up to the level of the umbilicus and above. The rectus abdominis muscles are exposed, and the widened gap between them — which creates the characteristic abdominal bulge that cannot be addressed through core-strengthening exercise — is closed using internal sutures that restore the natural midline position of the muscles and tighten the abdominal fascia. This muscular repair is the structural foundation of the procedure, significantly improving waist definition and abdominal firmness in ways that skin excision alone cannot achieve. The umbilicus is re-sited through a small new opening in the reshaped skin envelope to maintain a natural position. Excess lower abdominal skin is then resected, the remaining skin is redraped and closed over surgical drains, which are typically removed within one to two weeks. Where lateral fullness remains after skin excision, concurrent liposuction of the flanks and waist can be performed in the same operative session to achieve circumferential abdominal improvement. Mini-abdominoplasty, which addresses only the lower abdominal skin below the umbilicus without full skin elevation or navel repositioning, is available for patients with limited skin excess confined to the infra-umbilical zone. Extended abdominoplasty incorporates lateral thigh and hip contouring for patients with skin excess extending to the sides. Tummy tuck is one of the most frequently requested components of Mommy Makeover combination procedures at this practice, typically paired with breast surgery to restore pre-pregnancy body contours in a single anaesthetic event where the patient's health profile permits. All procedures are performed at the accredited First Street Surgery Center in Bellaire, TX.