Browsing tummy tuck before-and-after photos is a huge part of the research prospective patients do while looking for the best surgeon to perform their procedure. At my plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, many of the women and men I treat are drawn in by the results they’ve seen me create on TV shows like The Biggest Loser. The transformations speak for themselves.
However, there’s more to a great tummy tuck than you might notice at first glance, and it’s important to know what you should be looking for as you browse through potential surgeons’ galleries.
Let’s look at a few signs of a successful tummy tuck transformation.
Healthy and Well-Disguised Incision Sites
Tummy tuck incisions should be thoughtfully placed very low on the abdomen and made easy to hide, even in swimwear. If scars are visible in photos, they should show minimal redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation.
After a tummy tuck, the first thing people notice about your abdomen should be how flat and sculpted it is. Make sure in before-and-after photos that your eye isn’t instantly drawn to the incisions, but rather to the impressive results.
Noticeable Overall Flattening of the Abdomen
The abdomen as a whole should be considerably flatter, tighter, and slimmer in “after” photos, especially in areas that had significant lax skin or bulging in the “before” photos.
Look for a noticeable improvement, not only in the skin’s firmness but also in the shape and contour of the tummy. Side views can be especially helpful in showing the degree of abdominal muscle tightening achieved.
Diverse Bodies
A photo gallery that features a wide range of ages, body types, and ethnicities demonstrates that a surgeon is skilled at creating great results while taking many different factors into account.
This gives you the assurance that no matter your proportions or other considerations unique to your body, your surgeon will be able to artfully adapt his or her technique to deliver results tailored to your concerns and goals.
Natural-Looking Bellybutton
Creating an attractive bellybutton is a key part of achieving a successful tummy tuck transformation, so it’s worth giving this feature a closer look. Bellybuttons that appear natural and seamless in “after” photos are strong indicators of a meticulous and experienced surgeon.
Learn more about what happens to your bellybutton during a tummy tuck and why your surgeon’s technique is so important in my previous blog post.
Flattering Waistline Contours
In “after” photos, the abdomen should have an attractive shape that flatters each person’s proportions. This reflects a surgeon’s eye for aesthetics and the surgeon’s ability to deliver results that don’t just address basic concerns but create a true aesthetic improvement.
Ready to start your research? I invite you to browse more of the transformations I’ve created in my tummy tuck before-and-after photo gallery.
Schedule a Consultation
If you would like to learn more about my approach to the tummy tuck at my plastic surgery practice near Los Angeles, please call our office today at (310) 300-1779 or request a consultation.
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