Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Dr. Law performs abdominoplasty in Dallas for patients seeking to tighten loose abdominal skin and repair separated abdominal muscles that cannot be corrected through exercise alone. Commonly requested after pregnancy or significant weight loss, the procedure removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightens the muscle wall. Tummy tucks are performed outpatient under general anesthesia and are frequently combined with liposuction for comprehensive abdominal contouring.

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at Law Plastic Surgery addresses the structural and cosmetic changes to the abdominal wall that diet, exercise, and non-surgical treatments cannot reverse. The most common drivers include post-pregnancy changes — including diastasis recti (separation of the paired rectus abdominis muscles at the midline) and skin laxity — and residual loose skin following significant weight loss. Dr. Law performs the procedure under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. A horizontal incision is placed low across the abdomen, positioned to be concealed beneath underwear and swimwear. Through this incision, the abdominal skin is elevated, the rectus muscles are sutured together to restore core integrity, and excess skin and subcutaneous fat are excised. The umbilicus is repositioned through a new opening to maintain a natural appearance. In many cases, liposuction of the flanks or upper abdomen is added simultaneously for a more comprehensive contour. A mini abdominoplasty — using a shorter incision working only below the navel — suits patients with mild lower abdominal skin laxity without significant muscle separation or excess above the navel. A panniculectomy, which removes only the overhanging skin apron without muscle repair, is a related procedure sometimes covered by insurance when the overhang causes documented skin infections, rashes, or hygiene issues. Recovery involves wearing an abdominal binder, limiting activity for the first two weeks, and gradually returning to full exercise over six weeks. Most patients resume desk work within two to three weeks. Swelling continues to resolve over three to six months, with the final result visible by approximately six months. The practice is located in the Medical City Dallas complex on Forest Lane, with a secondary Plano location serving patients throughout DFW including Irving, Garland, Richardson, and Mesquite.