Posted: April 30, 2025
Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is popular with patients seeking to refine the appearance of their midsection, often following pregnancy and weight loss. The procedure may help restore a flatter, firmer abdominal contour by addressing excess skin and fat, and tightening the underlying muscles. While most patients are aware of the improvements seen in the early months following surgery, many have questions about what those results may look like years down the road.
Dr. Jay Orringer is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience performing aesthetic procedures. His approach to tummy tuck surgery is highly individualized, and takes into account each patient’s unique concerns and considerations. For patients contemplating this procedure, understanding how outcomes may evolve over time is an important part of setting expectations.
Maintaining Results Over Time
For many patients, the results of tummy tuck may be long-lasting when supported by a healthy lifestyle. While the natural aging process continues, the improvements in contour and muscle tone achieved during surgery generally remain visible for years. Patients who maintain a consistent weight, follow a healthy diet, and stay physically active are much more likely to better preserve the long-term surgical outcome.
Although changes to the skin and muscle will occur with age, the flatter appearance typically achieved through tummy tuck may still be noticeable years later.
Factors That May Influence Long-Term Appearance
Certain life events and health-related changes can influence the longevity of tummy tuck results. Significant weight fluctuations or future pregnancies may adversely affect the abdominal contour. For this reason, many patients choose to undergo the procedure once they feel their weight is stable and their family planning is complete.
Sun exposure, skin elasticity, and genetics also play a role in how the abdominal area looks over time. However, even after subsequent changes occur, most patients report that their abdomen continues to appear more contoured than it did prior to surgery.
An Individualized, Lasting Outcome
Dr. Orringer designs every tummy tuck procedure according to the patient’s aesthetic goals and individual anatomic considerations. Redundant skin and fat and lax musculature are typically addressed in an effort to achieve an aesthetically pleasing, long lasting result.
To schedule a consultation with double board-certified, internationally known Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Orringer, please call (310) 273-1663. Dr. Orringer welcomes patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Newport Beach, Northern California, nationally and internationally.
