Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery offers full abdominoplasty, mini tummy tuck, and the Lipotuck — a combined liposuction and tummy tuck — to address loose abdominal skin and weakened core muscles. Each procedure is performed at the on-site AAAASF-accredited Houston Surgery Center with a board-certified anesthesiologist. All-inclusive pricing starts from $8,000, covering surgeon fees, anesthesia, OR time, and all follow-up visits. Commonly sought by patients following pregnancy or significant weight loss.

Abdominoplasty at Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery is designed for patients who have excess abdominal skin, stretched or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), or persistent lower abdominal fullness that has not responded to diet and exercise — concerns frequently arising after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or body composition changes over time. Dr. Paul Vitenas offers three tummy tuck options to match varying degrees of correction needed. The full abdominoplasty is the most comprehensive approach: an incision is created along the lower abdomen (positioned to fall within a standard bikini line), excess skin is excised, the underlying rectus abdominis muscles are tightened with permanent internal sutures to close the diastasis, the navel is repositioned through a new opening, and the remaining skin is redraped and closed. This is the most appropriate option for patients with moderate-to-significant skin laxity both above and below the navel. The mini tummy tuck targets only the area below the navel using a shorter incision. It does not require navel repositioning and is suited to patients with mild lower abdominal laxity whose upper abdomen is firm and does not require correction. The Lipotuck is Dr. Vitenas's combined approach, integrating liposuction of the flanks, hips, and abdomen with the tummy tuck in a single surgical session. Simultaneous fat removal and skin tightening may produce more sculpted, circumferentially improved results for appropriate candidates, and combining procedures reduces total anesthesia and recovery time compared to two separate surgeries. All abdominoplasty procedures are performed at the on-site Houston Surgery Center, which holds AAAASF accreditation. A board-certified anesthesiologist attends every case. All-inclusive pricing starts from $8,000, covering surgeon fee, anesthesia, OR charges, and all post-operative appointments. Financing is available through CareCredit.