Tummy Tuck

Kansas City Plastic Surgeon serving Overland Park, Leawood & Nearby Areas of Kansas & Missouri

Posted: January 15, 2024
A tummy tuck is a procedure that can help reduce excess fat and skin in the abdominal area. It is not typically performed to help patients lose weight. Instead, it is used to improve contour and address stubborn pockets of fat and excess skin after weight loss. Knowing when is a good time for this… Read Full Post
Posted: November 30, 2022
Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, can completely transform your midsection. The full tummy tuck procedure involves the removal of excess fat and skin from the belly, along with the tightening of separated abdominal muscles. These steps combined can restore definition to the… Read Full Post
Posted: April 14, 2022
Body contouring procedures are designed to eliminate bulky skin and lumpy fat from the frame. Various techniques focus on different things, but the ultimate goal of these procedures is to restore a toned, trimmed, and more attractive shape to the treatment areas, bringing them into more ideal… Read Full Post
Posted: July 20, 2021
The ten most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States are: Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) Facelift Liposuction Breast Augmentation Neck Lift Dermabrasion Cheek Implants Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) Forehead Lift Facial procedures made up most of… Read Full Post
Posted: June 07, 2021
June is Men’s Health Month – it’s also National Fruits and Veggies Month – offering a great time to reassess your commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle to obtain the strongest and most attractive physique possible. Diet and exercise are essential components of healthy living, but neither one… Read Full Post
Posted: May 19, 2021
Liposuction and tummy tuck are both body contouring procedures, but they are designed to address different concerns. This leads many people to wonder, “is a tummy tuck or liposuction better for me?” And the answer depends entirely on your needs and goals. What is Liposuction? Liposuction is a… Read Full Post
Posted: January 27, 2021
Are you a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery? The best way to find out is through a one-on-one consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Levi Young.  Please call Advanced Cosmetic Surgery at 913-341-2188 to schedule your initial consultation at our Leawood office. We welcome… Read Full Post
Posted: December 01, 2020
There is no upper age limit for abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery), but there are some considerations that will need to be made regardless of your age. The best candidates for tummy tuck surgery are: Nonsmokers In generally good health Close to their goal BMI Able to take time to recover… Read Full Post
Posted: August 05, 2020
Mommy makeover surgery focuses on those parts of the body that may not “bounce back” after having children. This may include the breasts, the back and abdomen, the buttocks, thighs and hips, and even the neck and face. The amount of time it takes to recover from a mommy makeover will be influenced… Read Full Post
Posted: July 13, 2020
Tummy tuck results are considered permanent, insofar that the fat cells and skin removed during an abdominoplasty cannot grow back. Likewise, the internal sutures placed to repair abdominal muscles are designed to remain in place indefinitely. However, significant weight gain can cause fat cells… Read Full Post