Tummy tuck surgery — formally called abdominoplasty — is among the most transformative procedures in plastic surgery, addressing the abdominal changes that diet and exercise cannot reverse: separated rectus muscles (diastasis recti) following pregnancy, loose excess skin after childbirth or significant weight loss, stubborn lower abdominal fat that resists every form of training, and the loss of definition that follows years of physical change. Refined abdominoplasty repairs the muscle separation, removes the excess skin, refines the contour through targeted liposuction, and produces results that genuinely look like the body the patient remembers — flatter, tighter, more youthful, more defined. The procedure rewards both reconstructive surgical precision and refined aesthetic judgment. For Malibu patients considering tummy tuck surgery, the proximity of Beverly Hills makes consultation and surgery straightforward, and choosing a plastic surgeon with documented expertise specifically in body restoration meaningfully shapes the result. Dr. John Anastasatos at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery offers tummy tuck surgery and abdominoplasty to Malibu patients at his Beverly Hills office.

Dr. Anastasatos brings credentials directly relevant to body restoration surgery for Malibu patients. He was profiled by the Beverly Hills Courier in a feature titled “Anastasatos turns Body Restoration into art form” — a credential whose focus on body restoration is precisely what tummy tuck surgery represents. He trained in plastic surgery under Dr. Luis Vasconez at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — one of history’s foremost plastic surgeons. 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. With over two decades of plastic surgical expertise in Beverly Hills since 2007, 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 many versions of the modern tummy tuck that create beautiful results with less downtime and quicker recovery. If you live in Malibu and are considering tummy tuck, contact us to schedule a consultation and find out the best tummy tuck option for you.

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. Dr. Anastasatos offers Malibu patients various tummy tuck options at our clinic in Beverly Hills, 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 the right procedure to give your stomach the appearance you desire with the least amount of scarring and recovery time. If you live in or near Malibu and would like to discuss the best plastic surgery option to achieve the desired shape of your stomach, contact our Beverly Hills office to schedule an abdominoplasty consultation.

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 discuss in detail what to expect after a tummy tuck procedure and how to best care for yourself for a quicker recovery without complications.

If you live in the Malibu area and are unhappy with the appearance of your abdomen due to sagging, excess skin, or muscle separation,contact us at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills. We can schedule a personal tummy tuck consultation with Dr. Anastasatos to discuss the plastic surgery solutions available.