Loose skin around the abdomen is common in women who have lost weight or experienced childbirth. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue and fat deposits while tightening the abdominal muscles. It can be done small, medium or large, depending on what you want & need, priced from $3520 to $6300. The result is a slimmer, smoother abdomen and waistline. At The Tahoe Clinic, with offices in Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, breast enlargement expert Dr. Lawrence Foster performs tummy tuck surgery for women who want to streamline their midsections. For the right candidate he can also perform abdominoplasty combined with breast augmentation with an advanced technique known as Trans-abdominal breast augmentation (TABA).

Is a tummy tuck right for me?
The tummy tuck procedure
TABA Technique for breast enlargement

Although many individuals in good general physical and emotional health are suitable candidates for tummy tuck surgery at our Lake Tahoe Clinic, women who are pregnant or are planning on soon becoming pregnant should postpone abdominoplasty. During a private consultation, Dr. Foster will help you to decide which tummy tuck procedure is right for you. Men and women that may benefit from tummy tuck surgery include those who have:

A protruding abdomen due to separated muscles
Loose skin around the abdomen
Excess fat in the love handle area
Weak or separated abdominal muscles

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At his state-of-the-art, accredited surgical facility in Lake Tahoe, Dr. Foster begins the tummy tuck procedure by making an incision just below the bikini line. This allows him to lift the abdominal skin and expose the underlying musculature. He then removes fatty deposits and tightens loose or separated abdominal muscles. After removing surplus skin, Dr. Foster will create a new location for the belly button, rejuvenating the appearance of the navel as well. The belly button is not relocated with a mini abdominoplasty ($3520).

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Of the various techniques for breast augmentation, TABA is the only one that combines the benefits of two plastic surgery procedures. Women who wish to undergo abdominoplasty and breast enlargement may benefit from this procedure. Utilizing the TABA technique, Dr. Foster inserts the breast implants through the abdominoplasty incision. This means that just one incision can accommodate both procedures.

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