Tummy Tuck — Signature Abdominoplasty

Dr. Cat Huang-Begovic's signature abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and fat, tightens the rectus abdominis muscles, and repositions the belly button for a flatter, naturally contoured abdomen. The technique prioritises minimal visible scarring and a proportionate, athletic result rather than the overtly tight appearance common in older techniques. Revision tummy tuck is also performed for patients with unsatisfactory prior results. Procedure runs approximately two to three hours under general anesthesia.

Abdominoplasty — the tummy tuck — is Dr. Cat Huang-Begovic's most recognised surgical procedure, and it is the operation most frequently cited in her patient testimonials and social media content. Her approach is defined by a strong philosophy of natural-looking, proportionate results: the goal is an abdomen that appears authentically flat and toned, with a well-positioned navel and a low, inconspicuous scar rather than the pulled, over-corrected silhouette that patients may associate with older abdominoplasty technique. The standard technique begins with a low horizontal incision placed carefully within the natural skin crease just above the pubic hairline, designed to be concealed beneath underwear or swimwear. The abdominal skin flap is elevated from the lower abdomen up to the costal margins, exposing the rectus abdominis muscles and their fascial sheath. Where diastasis recti — the midline separation of the rectus pair that commonly develops during pregnancy or with significant abdominal weight loading — is present, the muscle edges are sutured together in the midline (fascial plication) to restore structural integrity of the abdominal wall, narrow the waistline, and provide the foundational tightness that skin excision alone cannot replicate. Excess skin is then resected from the lower flap and the retained skin is redraped smoothly downward; the belly button is repositioned through a new aperture in the tightened skin to maintain its natural location on the abdominal surface. The scar is placed low and closed in multiple layers to optimise healing. Revision tummy tuck — a technically demanding subspecialty area — is also performed for patients who have undergone a prior abdominoplasty elsewhere and present with complications, asymmetry, residual skin excess, poorly placed scars, or unsatisfactory contouring. The mommy makeover — combining abdominoplasty with liposuction and breast surgery in a single operative session — is a common combination at the practice. Standard recovery involves closed suction drains for one to two weeks, a compression garment worn for six weeks, and restriction of strenuous activity for six weeks. The final refined contour typically becomes visible once residual swelling fully resolves at three to six months.