Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Dr. Morales performs full abdominoplasty and the proprietary Hourglass Tummy Tuck technique, addressing excess abdominal skin, fat, and muscle laxity in a single procedure. Suitable for post-pregnancy changes, significant weight loss, or aging-related skin looseness. The surgery tightens the rectus abdominis muscles and removes lower abdominal skin, producing a flatter, more defined waistline. Tummy tuck revision and mini abdominoplasty are also offered.

The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) at Morales Plastic Surgery Houston is one of the practice's highest-demand procedures. Dr. Rolando Morales Jr. offers a full abdominoplasty that simultaneously addresses three contributors to an unwanted abdominal silhouette: excess skin remaining from pregnancy or significant weight loss, rectus diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles) repaired through internal plication sutures, and residual subcutaneous fat removed via concurrent liposuction to the flanks and lateral abdomen. A distinguishing offering is the Hourglass Tummy Tuck — a proprietary technique that combines standard abdominoplasty with high-definition VASER liposuction to accentuate the waist and create an hourglass-shaped torso rather than simply flattening the abdomen. This approach is particularly sought after by patients who want visible waist definition alongside skin tightening. The practice also offers a full body lift for patients who have experienced circumferential skin laxity following massive weight loss, addressing the abdomen, hips, flanks, buttocks, and outer thighs in one comprehensive surgery. Mini abdominoplasty is available for patients with isolated lower abdominal skin excess and no significant muscle laxity. Revision abdominoplasty corrects unsatisfactory results from prior tummy tuck procedures performed elsewhere. All tummy tuck procedures are performed under general anesthesia in the AAAASF-accredited on-site surgery centre. The procedure is frequently combined with breast surgery as part of a mommy makeover. Dr. Morales's role as Director of the ACPS Fellowship programme reflects his commitment to precision outcomes. CareCredit and PatientFi financing accepted. Consultations available in English and Spanish.