Tummy tuck — the clinical name is abdominoplasty — is one of the most commonly performed body contouring procedures in plastic surgery, and the reason is simple: the abdomen is a trouble area that diet and exercise cannot always correct. Pregnancy stretches the skin and separates the abdominal muscles. Weight loss often leaves behind loose skin the body cannot retract on its own. Genetics determine where fat is stored and how firmly skin holds its tone. For patients whose midsection concerns go beyond what lifestyle changes can address, abdominoplasty produces the flat, defined contour diet and exercise can no longer deliver — and the procedure itself has evolved significantly over the decades from a single standard operation into a spectrum of techniques tailored to different patient anatomy.

Dr. John Anastasatos performs the full range of tummy tuck procedures at his Beverly Hills practice with published authority on this specific operation. Dr. Anastasatos is the author of a book chapter on full abdominoplasty in Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall and has delivered plenary lectures at the Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Surgery on suction-assisted lipectomy and body contouring. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Modern Abdominoplasty Procedures

The traditional or standard tummy tuck has been used to address excess skin and loose abdominal muscles for over fifty years. A horizontal incision spans the lower abdomen, allowing access to the muscles, skin, and belly button region. The standard tummy tuck is used to remove excess skin and tighten the abdomen, and can reposition the belly button — but it does not remove excess fat in the process.

Modern tummy tuck procedures use different incision options and combine liposuction with skin removal, skin tightening, and abdominal muscle repair. Modern abdominoplasty can vary from extensive procedures for patients with substantial skin and tissue to be removed, to minimally invasive options for patients whose concerns are primarily muscle-related. The right approach depends on each patient’s anatomy and goals — not on a single technique applied universally. Dr. Anastasatos offers the full spectrum of tummy tuck techniques, matching the operation precisely to what each patient actually needs.

Tummy Tuck Procedures at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery

Loose tummy skin, stubborn abdominal fat, and separated abdominal muscles all affect the appearance of the midsection in different ways, and each concern responds to a different surgical approach. Dr. Anastasatos performs the following tummy tuck procedures in Beverly Hills:

Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation in Beverly Hills

If pregnancy, weight changes, or simply time have left your midsection in a place where diet and exercise cannot bring it back, a tummy tuck offers the durable, transformative correction that lifestyle changes cannot deliver — tailored to your specific anatomy from the full spectrum of modern abdominoplasty techniques. Dr. John Anastasatos welcomes patients to the Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, for a private consultation covering your anatomy, the appropriate surgical approach, and realistic outcomes. Contact us at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to arrange your appointment with Dr. Anastasatos.

Tummy Tuck Patients From Around the World

Dr. Anastasatos welcomes patients traveling to Beverly Hills for tummy tuck procedures from around the world, with dedicated geographic resources for: