Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Vixen Plastic Surgery performs full abdominoplasty to remove excess abdominal skin and fat while repairing separated rectus muscles. The procedure also addresses stretch marks and umbilical hernias, and is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Patients typically return to light work within two weeks.

An abdominoplasty — commonly called a tummy tuck — at Vixen Plastic Surgery in Miami is a surgical procedure designed to restore a flatter, firmer abdominal profile when diet and exercise have failed to address excess skin, weakened muscles, or stubborn fat. It is particularly popular among patients who have experienced pregnancy, significant weight loss, or natural aging that has left the abdominal wall lax. The surgery addresses three distinct concerns simultaneously: excess skin and fat are surgically excised, separated rectus abdominis muscles (diastasis recti) are sutured back together to restore core integrity, and, when present, umbilical hernias can be repaired during the same operative session. Stretch marks located on the excised skin panel are also removed as part of the procedure. Dr. Atul K. Amin — double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with over 40 years of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery experience — performs tummy tuck procedures at Vixen. His background includes fellowship training in reconstructive surgery at the University of Cincinnati and plastic surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. The operation is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis, meaning patients go home the same day. Light activities can typically be resumed within a few days of surgery, and most patients return to desk work within approximately two weeks. Strenuous activity is restricted for a longer period to protect muscle repairs. Flexible payment plans are available through multiple financing partners, making this procedure accessible to a broad range of patients across Miami, South Florida, and beyond.