Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty at Weill Cornell Medicine removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the underlying muscle fascia to restore a flatter, firmer midsection. The procedure is suited to patients with skin laxity following significant weight loss, pregnancy, or ageing. A mini-abdominoplasty option targets the lower abdomen with a shorter incision for patients with more limited concerns. Combination with liposuction of the flanks and hips is commonly performed in a single operative session.

Weill Cornell Medicine's board-certified plastic surgeons perform full and mini abdominoplasty as part of a comprehensive body contouring service at NewYork-Presbyterian-affiliated facilities in Manhattan. The standard full abdominoplasty involves a low hip-to-hip incision, removal of redundant skin between the umbilicus and pubis, plication of the rectus abdominis muscle fascia to narrow the waist and flatten the stomach, and repositioning of the navel. The result is a smoother abdominal contour that clothing fits more naturally. For patients with lower abdominal skin laxity without significant muscle separation, a mini-abdominoplasty delivers targeted improvement via a shorter incision and without moving the navel, with reduced downtime relative to the full procedure. Combined procedures are commonly performed at Weill Cornell. Abdominoplasty paired with liposuction of the flanks and hips addresses both excess skin and stubborn fat deposits in a single operative session, reducing overall recovery time compared to staged procedures. A circumferential lower body lift, addressing the abdomen, flanks, and lower back simultaneously, is also available for patients who have experienced substantial weight loss. The academic medical centre affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides access to anaesthesia services, intraoperative monitoring, and overnight stay facilities where clinically indicated — an advantage for more complex cases or patients with medical comorbidities. Consultations are available at 425 East 61st Street, 10th Floor, and at the Brooklyn office at 506 Sixth Street.