Men’s Tummy Tuck

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Men’s Tummy Tuck Metamorphosis Plastic Surgery Dr. Daniel Markmann

A men’s tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a procedure that removes excess droopy skin for a smoother, more athletic abdominal contour. As you age and the collagen levels in your skin decline or you experience weight fluctuations, it is common to notice droopy skin pockets that start affecting your body proportions. With a tummy tuck, we can tighten your skin to help you restore your confidence in your appearance and achieve a flatter stomach that emphasizes your underlying muscles.

At Metamorphosis Plastic Surgery, we customize each procedure for your needs. Our team is well known for transformative body contouring treatments that are well-tolerated and require minimal downtime. Dr. Daniel Markmann has decades of experience helping patients achieve their body goals. Our procedures are specifically designed to restore your masculine figure and enhance your underlying muscle definition.

Contact our Baltimore office or call (410) 943-2413 to learn more about how we can improve your figure.

About Men’s Tummy Tuck

Removing excess droopy skin can completely transform your abdomen and help you improve your proportions after aging or weight fluctuations cause your skin to droop uncomfortably. Thousands of patients have improved their appearance with tummy tucks; in 2023, specialists performed more than 170,000 procedures to help patients enhance their figures. (1) A tummy tuck is not just cosmetic. Improving your figure can also increase your self-esteem, intimate relationships, and daily performance. (2) We offer several different types of tummy tucks to help you eliminate droopy skin:

  • Mini Tummy Tuck: With a shorter, discreet incision, we can remove the excess skin below the belly button and tighten the muscles of the lower abdominal wall.
  • Traditional Tummy Tuck: With a thin hip-to-hip incision, we typically remove all of the skin below the belly button, tighten your abdominal muscles, then the skin of the upper abdomen is stretched down to the scar line near the pubic region.
  • After Weight Loss Tummy Tuck: For patients who have lost a lot of weight, the stretched skin of your abdomen can be removed with a scar line that extends to your back (Extended Tummy Tuck) or all of the way around your waist line (Circumferential Tummy tuck). These two options allow for more skin to be removed from the waist or lower back.
  • Lower Body Lift: This is a procedure that includes a Tummy Tuck to tighten the skin of your abdomen, remove the excess skin of your waist and lower back as well as lifting and removing the droopy skin of your buttocks and outer thighs.

Men’s Tummy Tuck Benefits

A tummy tuck for men comes with several benefits, including:

  • Smoother abdomen: You can enjoy a slimmer, flatter abdomen and a more toned appearance
  • Improved strength: We can repair separated abdominal muscles– a condition called diastasis recti (3) which makes them more effective and stronger.
  • Defined muscles: Many men enjoy a more athletic appearance after their procedure
  • Increased mobility: Removing droopy skin can make exercise easier and improve your ability to function in your daily life
  • Enhanced self-esteem: Many men experience increased confidence and satisfaction with their bodies following surgery
  • Long-lasting results: With a healthy diet and consistent exercise, you can enjoy results for years
  • Minimal scarring: We take care to make thin, discreet incisions along your waistline for a natural appearance
  • Customizable procedure: We can combine a tummy tuck with other procedures to help you remove excess skin from the upper or lower body as well as excess fat via liposuction

Tummy Tuck Candidates

If you would like a slimmer figure without pockets of excess skin, a tummy tuck is likely a good fit for you. Suitable candidates for a men’s tummy tuck:

  • Struggle with excess skin or fat in the abdominal region
  • Have undergone significant weight loss
  • Are committed to maintaining a stable weight
  • Do not smoke or are willing to stop for several weeks

You must have realistic expectations about what you can achieve with the procedure. We will review your body goals to determine the best plan for your needs.

Personal Consultation

During your consultation, our team will assess the condition of your skin and determine the best type of tummy tuck to perform for your aesthetic goals. We will also discuss your lifestyle and ask about your current medications or any conditions that could affect your ability to undergo anesthesia. If you have pockets of excess fat that you would like to remove, we can combine a tummy tuck with liposuction to remove them.

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Preparation

To prepare for a tummy tuck, you will need to:

  • Avoid blood thinners
  • Stop smoking for several weeks
  • Arrange for transportation home after the procedure
  • Stop drinking alcohol for 24 hours before and after the procedure
  • Prepare your meals ahead of time
  • Run errands before your appointment
  • Pick up prescriptions for your recovery
  • Prepare a comfortable place to recover
  • Schedule time off work

You will also need to take good care of your skin. Avoiding tanning beds and activities that could damage your skin from sun exposure is important. If your skin becomes damaged we may have to delay your procedure.

Tummy Tuck Procedure

During your procedure, Dr. Markmann will cleanse your skin and mark it for surgery. Your anesthesiologist will place you under anesthesia and your surgeon will make a thin incision along your underwear line. Your surgeon will remove excess tissue and tighten your skin to reshape your abdomen. If you receive liposuction to highlight your muscle definition, your surgeon will inject the treatment area with tumescent fluid to cause the fat cells to swell for easy removal. With the cannula, they will remove the excess fat with gentle suction that preserves your surrounding tissue before closing the incision with sutures.

Recovery

You will return home immediately after surgery.Recovery takes approximately 1-3 weeks depending on which tummy tuck you have as well as the type of work you do. We can provide specific instructions about when to return to work and exercise based on your lifestyle and procedure. During your recovery, you will need to maintain a stable weight, eat healthy meals, and take good care of your body.

Results

Men’s Tummy Tuck Metamorphosis Plastic Surgery Dr. Daniel Markmann

After a tummy tuck, many patients experience improved self-esteem and a more athletic-looking midsection. If you take good care of your body, you can enjoy long-lasting results. Your scar line will be easy to conceal beneath your clothing.

Additional Body Contouring Treatments

We offer other body contouring treatments that we can combine with your tummy tuck procedure for more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Thigh Lift

A thigh lift removes excess skin from the thighs if droopy pockets of tissue are affecting your proportions and the way your clothes fit. Droopy skin can also affect your self-esteem. With delicate incisions along the inner thighs, your surgeon can lift the skin and tighten it for a smoother appearance. You can return home immediately to recover and easily maintain your results with a healthy lifestyle.

Lower Body Lift

A lower body lift is a procedure that removes excess skin from both the buttocks and thighs for a slimmer look. With thin incisions along the inner thigh and underwear line, we can quickly transform your abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Many patients also combine this procedure with liposuction to remove pockets of excess fat that affect the way their clothes fit. Afterward, you can enjoy increased self-esteem and a slimmer, more athletic figure.

Upper Body Lift

An upper body lift removes excess skin from the back, flanks, and arms for a smoother, more athletic appearance. If you have droopy skin, combining an upper body lift with a tummy tuck can help you balance your proportions. Upper body lifts are customizable, and we can make thin incisions along the natural folds of your skin to remove droopy tissue from your flanks, back, and arms.

The Cost of Men’s Tummy Tuck in Baltimore

The cost of a tummy tuck will depend on the amount of skin you would like to remove and your aesthetic goals. We will provide an all-inclusive quote for your procedure during your consultation. Schedule an in-person consultation or a virtual consultation, contact our Baltimore office, or call (410) 943-2413 to learn more about how a tummy tuck can transform your figure.

FAQ

Can a men’s tummy tuck help me lose weight?

No. Although a men’s tummy tuck removes excess skin, it is not intended as a weight-loss solution. If you would like to lose weight, we can discuss our weight-loss program during your consultation.

Will I have noticeable scars after a tummy tuck?

We take care to make incisions along the natural creases of your skin. Although you will have scars along your underwear line, they are easy to conceal and are typically hardly noticeable.

When can I return to work after a tummy tuck?

You can return to work and resume light activities after a few weeks, but your recovery time will depend on how physically demanding your job is. We can discuss a timeline for your recovery during your consultation.

How long will the results of a tummy tuck last?

As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and maintain a consistent weight, the results of your tummy tuck can last a lifetime.

References

  1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  2. Saariniemi KMM, Salmi AM, Peltoniemi HH, Helle MH, Charpentier P, Kuokkanen HOM. Abdominoplasty Improves Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Eating Disorder Symptoms: A Prospective Study. Plastic Surgery International. 2014;2014:197232. doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/197232
  3. Orr Shauly, Goel P, Gould DJ. Painless, Drainless Lipoabdominoplasty: A Retrospective Study of Pain Following Lipoabdominoplasty Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine and a Modified Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol. Aesthetic surgery journal. 2022;4. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojac049