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Body Procedures

Tummy Tuck

At Capizzi MD in Charlotte, NC, we offer advanced tummy tuck procedures designed to smooth, tighten, and restore the natural contour of your midsection. Whether you’re looking to address loose skin, weakened abdominal muscles, or stubborn areas resistant to diet and exercise, our expert team led by Dr. Peter Capizzi will create a personalized surgical plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. With a focus on precision, safety, and beautiful results, we’re here to support your journey to a stronger, more confident you.

About Tummy Tucks

A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is a safe and effective procedure performed to reduce excess stomach fat, tone sagging skin, and refine laxity in the abdominal wall. Tummy tucks are often accompanied by liposuction in the back, waist, thighs, or buttocks area for a more complete body contouring experience. Because body types and target regions for improvement vary so much from patient to patient, your surgeon will recommend a specific type of tummy tucks: mini, standard, full (extended), or circumferential. Your surgeon will discuss your ideal procedure at length during your initial consultation.

Good candidates for a tummy tuck include those who have excess skin and/or tissue on the abdomen that doesn’t remedy with a regular fitness and nutrition routine. Sometimes the natural progression of aging means that these wellness techniques will help us get healthier but not necessarily address our aesthetic needs in the way that we might want them to.

Here at Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa, we pride ourselves on offering the most cutting-edge treatments for our patients. With our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program, tummy tuck recovery is quicker and easier than ever before. This allows our patients to resume normal activities like showering, driving, and returning to work sooner.

Types of Tummy Tucks

Mini Tummy Tuck

This popular procedure boasts minimal scarring and great results. It is most often drainless and your surgeon will close the skin with knotless sutures. The surgeon will make a modest bikini-line incision, 6-8 inches long, and then will remove excess skin folds. This technique is well prescribed for fairly in-shape individuals with problem areas below the belly button. Recovery from the mini tummy tuck is usually more rapid than with other procedures. Patients wear a compression garment after surgery and normal activity can begin immediately. Our patients are able to resume working, exercising, and driving within 24-48 hours.

  • Small scar (6-8 inches)
  • No drains during recovery
  • Removes excess skin below the belly button
  • Does NOT remove excess tissue or address abdominal muscle concerns
  • Fastest recovery: Back to work and driving in 2-3 days
Standard Tummy Tuck

The standard abdominoplasty is the most common type of tummy tuck and involves tightening the entire stomach wall, ensuring a tight, flat belly. This procedure is a great option if a patient has a stubborn belly pouch extending 1-2 inches, has undergone severe weight loss, or had several pregnancies.

  • Bikini line scar (8-10 inches)
  • Drains during recovery to improve healing time
  • Removes excess skin and tissue above AND below the belly button
  • Addresses diastasis recti and umbilical hernias
  • Moderately fast recovery: Back to work and driving in 5-7 days
Full (Extended) Tummy Tuck

As its name suggests, a full tummy tuck is like the standard version, but also includes the removal of excess fat and skin folds in the back and hips. “Love handles” can be re-contoured with this procedure for a more attractive waistline with a hip-to-hip incision. A full tummy tuck is used for patients that have more marked skin laxity either due to genetics, childbearing, or weight loss. These patients typically have more stretch marks and loss of elastic properties of the skin.

  • Addresses excess skin/fat in the back and hips
  • Moderate recovery: Back to work and driving in 7-10 days

Full tummy tuck recovery with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery includes Lymphatic Therapy to aid with healing and comfort, as well as access to skincare products such as Biocorneum Silicone Scar Gel or Capizzi MD Firm & Contour moisturizer to aid with the appearance of scars.

Circumferential Tummy Tuck

When a more comprehensive abdominoplasty is required—usually in cases of extreme weight loss where excess sagging skin drapes the hips, back and buttocks—your surgeon will advise a circumferential tummy tuck, also known as a body lift. Liposuction is often used in conjunction with this procedure to further streamline and sculpt the torso.

Your recovery is of the utmost importance to us. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery is our approach to providing world-class cosmetic surgery, aesthetic treatments, and procedures to ensure patients achieve optimal results.

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Tummy Tuck FAQs

What is the difference between a Mini and a Standard Tummy Tuck?

A Mini Tummy Tuck focuses on skin removal in the area below the belly button, using a shorter incision and no drains, which allows for a rapid recovery of just 2–3 days. A Standard Tummy Tuck treats the entire front of the abdomen, including muscle repair and skin removal above the navel, and typically involves a 5–7 day recovery period. An Extended or Circumferential Tummy Tuck treats the front and back of the abdomen and is usually chosen for patients after bariatric surgery.

What is recovery like after a Tummy Tuck?

Recovery varies by the extent of the surgery. Most Mini Tummy Tuck patients are back to work and driving within 24–48 hours. Standard Tummy Tuck patients typically return to daily routines in 5–7 days. You can usually resume light workouts in 2–3 weeks and heavy exercise after 4–6 weeks.

Will I have drains after surgery?

If you undergo a Mini Tummy Tuck, drains are usually not required. For Standard and Extended/Full Tummy Tucks, drains are typically used to ensure proper healing and are removed in the office 5–7 days post-op.

Does a Tummy Tuck fix separated muscles (Diastasis Recti)?

Yes, both Standard and Extended/Full Tummy Tuck procedures involve tightening the abdominal muscles to repair diastasis recti, which is common after pregnancy. The Mini Tummy Tuck is designed for skin removal only and does not repair the muscles.

What is the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol?

This is a specialized care protocol developed to speed up healing and improve comfort. It often includes post-operative Lymphatic Therapy Treatments to reduce swelling and the use of medical-grade skincare products to minimize scarring.

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