You can expect a tummy tuck to create a flatter, firmer abdomen by removing excess skin and tightening stretched or separated abdominal muscles. While every patient’s results vary based on their anatomy and goals, Dr. Eric Wright consistently delivers natural-looking improvements that restore confidence and enhance body contour. From dramatic transformations to subtle refinements, his photo gallery shows what’s possible for patients.
A tummy tuck is one of the most transformative procedures at Wright Plastic Surgery. Below, you’ll find what shapes your results and what real patients experience as their midsection improves.
What Can a Tummy Tuck Do?
Tummy tucks can smooth the midsection’s contour, improve abdominal firmness, reshape the navel, and restore balance to your silhouette. Most people choose a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, because exercise and diet alone cannot tighten loose skin or repair stretched abdominal muscles.
As Dr. Wright’s abdominoplasty before and after photos show below, a tummy tuck can:
- Significantly tighten the midsection after pregnancy
- Smooth contours following major weight loss
- Refine target areas of the midsection for patients already near their goal weight
What Influences Your Tummy Tuck Results?
Several key factors directly influence the results you can expect from your tummy tuck:
- Skin laxity: Determines how smooth and tight the abdomen can appear after surgery.
- Muscle separation (diastasis recti): Impacts core support and reduces abdominal bulging when repaired.
- Fat distribution: May be refined with liposuction to enhance contouring of the waist or upper abdomen.
- Body proportions: Affects how naturally the final contour blends with your overall silhouette.
- Healing and aftercare: Influence scar quality, swelling reduction, and the refinement and longevity of your final contour.
These factors shape how your abdomen looks after surgery and explain why results vary from person to person. Even when patients share similar goals, their unique anatomy and healing patterns influence their final outcome.
Type of Tummy Tuck Technique
For patients who have experienced significant weight loss and have excess skin extending around the lower back and flanks, Dr. Wright may recommend a circumferential (360°) abdominoplasty. This more extensive approach removes excess skin around the entire midsection to create a smoother, more balanced silhouette.
Dr. Wright combines advanced surgical technique with individualized planning, allowing each tummy tuck to be tailored to the patient’s anatomy and goals.
Tummy Tuck Results FAQ
What does a tummy tuck scar look like?
While all tummy tucks involve a visible scar, it typically fades over time. Because the low, horizontal incision is placed just above the pubic area, the resulting scar that can usually be concealed by underwear or swimwear. Dr. Wright provides guidance throughout your recovery to support scar softening and fading.
How long do tummy tuck drains stay in?
Most patients have temporary surgical drains for about 7 to 10 days, depending on how quickly swelling and fluid buildup resolve.
How long do you have to be off work after a tummy tuck?
Most people with desk-based jobs return to work within 2 to 3 weeks, with gradual improvements continuing over the following months. Those with more physically demanding roles may need additional time before resuming full activity, depending on surgeon clearance.
Can a tummy tuck take away stretch marks?
If you have stretch marks below the belly button, a tummy tuck may remove some of them. Stretch marks above the belly button remain, though the tightening of the skin usually makes them less noticeable.
Why Choose Dr. Wright for a Tummy Tuck?
Dr. Wright’s surgical skill, meticulous technique, and commitment to patient-centered care help ensure that your final contour looks refined, proportional, and uniquely your own.
Patients also value the supportive experience he provides from consultation through long-term follow-up.
Ready To See What’s Possible For You?
A tummy tuck can restore confidence, renew your silhouette, and help you feel more comfortable in your body. Browsing Dr. Wright’s tummy tuck photo gallery is a great way to understand what’s achievable and envision your own transformation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he is committed to delivering results that look refined and natural.
Call our office today at (501) 575-0088 or request a consultation using the online form.
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