Tummy tuck surgery — formally called abdominoplasty — is one of the most transformative procedures in plastic surgery for patients whose abdominal changes cannot be reversed by diet and exercise alone. The procedure addresses several distinct concerns through one comprehensive operation: separated rectus muscles (diastasis recti) following pregnancy, excess loose skin after childbirth or substantial weight loss, lower abdominal fat that resists training, and the lost definition that follows years of physical change. Refined abdominoplasty incorporates muscle repair, skin excision, contour refinement through targeted liposuction, and meticulous scar positioning beneath the bikini line. The result is meaningfully transformative — but the outcome depends substantially on surgical training, anatomical expertise, and aesthetic judgment. For London patients considering tummy tuck surgery, the choice of plastic surgeon and the academic depth of the surgical training that surgeon brings matter more than location. Dr. John Anastasatos at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery offers tummy tuck surgery and abdominoplasty to London patients at his clinics in Beverly Hills, California, and Athens, Greece.

Dr. Anastasatos brings unique credentials directly relevant to London patients: he has been an invited lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced surgical aesthetic techniques, with an invited 2026 return as featured speaker. London-based patients can verify his standing at the very institution that has hosted him as a teacher of advanced surgical aesthetic technique. He trained in plastic surgery under Dr. Luis Vasconez at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — one of history’s foremost plastic surgeons and the inventor of the endoscopic brow lift technique used worldwide today. With over two decades of plastic surgical expertise across his Beverly Hills and Athens practices, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Modern tummy tuck procedures use different incision options and combine liposuction with skin removal and tightening, as well as tightening the abdomen muscles. Modern abdominoplasty can vary from extensive procedures for those who have excessive amounts of skin and tissue to be removed, to less invasive options for post-pregnancy. The type of tummy tuck used depends on the patient and the desired results. Dr. Anastasatos offers patients flying to his Athens or Beverly Hills clinic from London, UK, many versions of the modern tummy tuck that create beautiful results with less downtime and quicker recovery.

Modern Abdominoplasty Procedures

Loose tummy skin or a flabby stomach can impact your self-confidence. No amount of planking or sit-ups will tighten abs or skin that are stretched out of shape. Abdominoplasty procedures can remove excess skin with stretch marks, remove fatty tissue and tighten the abdomen walls to reform a toned, tight abdomen. Different tummy tuck methods and techniques can be used to accomplish a toned abdomen. For patients flying to our medical centers from London, UK, Dr. Anastasatos offers various tummy tuck options at our clinic in Athens, Greece or Beverly Hills, CA, including:

• Lipo-Abdominoplasty – a tummy tuck and liposuction
• Mommy Makeover – tummy tuck combined with breast and body reshaping
• Belt Lipectomy – removal of excessive skin and tissue around the torso after weight loss
• Diastasis Recti Repair – repairing abdominal muscle separation
• Fleur-De-Lis Abdominoplasty – a tummy tuck that requires a vertical and horizontal incision to remove excess skin and tissue
• Pubic Lift – a lifting of the skin and tissue below the abdomen, usually with a tummy tuck
• Tummy Tuck after/with C-section – a tummy tuck performed at the time of a C-section birth or after to hide the scar

To obtain the best results from your abdominoplasty, your procedure should be tailored to your specific concerns. Some people need a panniculectomy, a procedure to remove excessive amounts of skin and tissue after bariatric or extreme weight loss. Others may only need a mini tummy tuck, removing the small pouch under the belly button. Dr. Anastasatos can recommend patients travelling to our clinics from London, UK, the right procedure to give your stomach the appearance you desire with the least amount of scarring and recovery time.

Abdomen Contouring Surgery

Do you hide your stomach under a wrap at the beach or keep your shirt on at pool parties? If loose stomach skin or sagging tissue are impacting your confidence and appearance, abdomen contouring with a tummy tuck or lift may be the solution. You deserve to feel confident in your appearance. A tummy tuck can restore a tighter, toned abdomen for men and women, improving your overall shape.

Most tummy tuck procedures will require time to completely recover, and the extent of recovery depends on the type of abdominoplasty performed. It is common to require six weeks or longer before all regular activities can be resumed, especially those involving heavy lifting. Dr. Anastasatos will explain his patients flying to our clinics from London, UK, what to expect after a tummy tuck procedure and how to best care for yourself for a quicker recovery without complications.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your abdomen due to sagging, excess skin, or muscle separation, contact our office in Athens, Greece or Beverly Hills, CA. We can schedule a personal tummy tuck consultation with Dr. Anastasatos to discuss the plastic surgery solutions available.