Tummy Tuck in Newport Beach, CA
Table of Contents
- See the Difference: Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos
- Real Stories: Tummy Tuck Patient Reviews
- Tummy Tuck Cost in Newport Beach & Flexible Financing Options
- Why Choose Dr. Paydar for Your Tummy Tuck?
- Book Your Tummy Tuck Consultation Today
- What Is a Tummy Tuck?
- What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery?
- Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
- What Can I Expect From My Tummy Tuck Consultation in Newport Beach?
- How Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed?
- What Can I Expect From Tummy Tuck Recovery?
- What Can I Expect From My Tummy Tuck Results?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Tummy Tuck Surgery
See the Difference: Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos
Real Stories: Tummy Tuck Patient Reviews
“I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation performed by Dr. Paydar, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience.
Having worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years, I’ve met many physicians, and Dr. Paydar is one you never forget. He is efficient, practical, compassionate, highly skilled, and truly an artist in plastic surgery. What impressed me most is that he genuinely prioritizes what’s best for his patients rather than focusing on money. I trusted his judgment completely, and I’m so glad I did.
Before choosing Dr. Paydar, I researched and consulted with many plastic surgeons. His level of postoperative care is exceptional. It’s rare to have a surgeon personally call to check on you on the second and third days after surgery, but Dr. Paydar did exactly that. His support and reassurance meant so much to me during my recovery.
I am very happy with my results so far. I had always heard that a tummy tuck is an extremely painful procedure, but thanks to Dr. Paydar’s surgical skill and excellent pain management, my recovery was much easier than I expected. I experienced far less pain than I anticipated.
His staff is equally outstanding. Haley and Chrissy were incredibly supportive, caring, patient, and always available to answer my questions. They made the entire experience even more positive.
I am truly grateful to Dr. Paydar and his wonderful team and highly recommend them to anyone considering plastic surgery.” — Mary R.
“Dr. Paydar and his staff are amazing. They make you feel like family from day 1. Dr. Paydar is very professional and explains in detail, answers all your questions and makes himself available even on weekends! I recommend him 💯.” -Jennifer C.
Tummy Tuck Cost in Newport Beach & Flexible Financing Options
The cost of a tummy tuck in Newport Beach depends on several factors, including your surgeon’s reputation and experience, the extent of correction needed, whether additional cosmetic procedures are combined with your tummy tuck, and other variables.
Every tummy tuck procedure at Paydar Plastic Surgery is completely customized according to your needs, goals, and desired results. Each patient receives a personalized quote based on Dr. Paydar’s recommendations and surgical plan after careful evaluation.
Additionally, we offer several financing options to help you fund your tummy tuck procedure, in part or in full.
Why Choose Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paydar for Your Tummy Tuck?
Book Your Tummy Tuck Consultation Today
Learn how a tummy tuck can slim and sculpt your waistline, enhancing your abdomen and your confidence. Contact Paydar Plastic Surgery today at (949) 755-0575 or complete the online contact form to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon and body contouring expert Dr. Keyian Paydar.What Is a Tummy Tuck?
Your abdomen is often the most challenging area of the body to target for shaping and toning. It gets even more difficult when factors like childbirth and age come into play. The abdomen is notorious for holding excess fat that is stubborn and resistant to even the strictest diet and exercise plans. Then, when the diet and exercise regimen does work, there is often sagging abdominal skin left over that is nearly impossible to get rid of without cosmetic surgery.
As one of the best tummy tuck surgeons in Newport Beach, Dr. Paydar is entirely sympathetic towards these issues, which is why he designs each tummy tuck he performs to target and improve the appearance of your abdomen, sculpting and defining your midsection. Tummy tuck surgery removes excess skin and fat while also tightening the abdominal muscles, improving the function and appearance of your midsection.
“A tummy tuck is about more than creating a flatter abdomen—it’s about restoring confidence by addressing changes that diet and exercise alone often can’t correct.” – Dr. Paydar
What Are the Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Improved Self-Confidence
Have you ever chosen not to wear an item of clothing you love because of how your stomach might look if you did? Or perhaps you only shop for clothes that don’t fit you correctly because you’re trying to hide your belly. A tummy tuck can boost your confidence by letting you wear your favorite dress, jeans, or shirt with pride.
Stunning Silhouette
Excess skin and fat in your midsection, or laxity of the abdomen, may keep you from achieving the slender silhouette you want. With a tummy tuck, your waistline can be contoured and shaped for a slimmer, more refined look. Tummy tuck surgery focuses entirely on the midsection, leaving you with a flatter abdomen and a more noticeable hourglass figure.
Less Abdominal and Back Pain
The majority of tummy tuck patients have weakened abdominal muscles, especially women who have given birth. After stretching to carry excess weight or a baby, your abdominal muscles are left thin, weak, and often separated, which can cause chronic back and abdominal pain. Dr. Paydar repairs the abdominal muscles by suturing them together, strengthening the abdominal wall for a tighter core with less back pain.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
Good candidates for tummy tuck surgery are men and women in overall good health who are non-smokers, at a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about what the surgery can achieve. They may also have:
- Excess skin and fat on their stomach that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise
- Back pain or other issues due to weakened abdominal core muscles
- Loose, sagging skin due to significant weight loss or pregnancy
Tummy tuck candidates should be done having children and be within about 105–20 pounds of their goal weight to ensure that the results of the surgery are long-lasting. The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Paydar.
Are you ready to explore your tummy tuck options and learn how a tummy tuck can help you achieve your body contouring goals? Call Paydar Plastic Surgery at (949) 755-0575 or fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation with Dr. Paydar to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Excellence & Artistry
Dr. Keyian Paydar is an award-winning clinical professor and board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He performs a full spectrum of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures, including breast enhancement, tummy tucks, Mommy Makeovers, and liposuction, in addition to face procedures like facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery, and fat injections.
What Can I Expect From My Tummy Tuck Consultation in Newport Beach?
Before coming in for your tummy tuck consultation with Dr. Paydar, it’s helpful to research the procedure online or talk to friends who have had one. Dr. Paydar believes that his skill as a great listener is essential to understand better and deliver the results you’re looking for. Both before and after surgery, he will spend plenty of time with you, making sure that you never feel rushed or pressured. He will see you multiple times to get to know you and establish a comfortable rapport and partnership so that you are on the same page regarding expectations and results. A consultation is your time to ask questions and voice your concerns. Write down any questions you may have about the operation and bring the list with you. You’ll find that, first and foremost, Dr. Paydar is focused on his patients’ safety and achieving the best possible outcomes. He believes the first chance is the best chance to get optimal results. Before agreeing to any surgery, he first decides whether you’re a good candidate for a tummy tuck by reviewing your reasons for pursuing the procedure to address any potential issues. “Every tummy tuck is personalized to the patient’s anatomy and goals, with a focus on achieving a balanced, long-lasting outcome.” – Dr. PaydarHow Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed?
Dr. Paydar performs all his tummy tuck procedures at his QuadA-accredited, state-of-the-art facility, Newport Aesthetic Surgery Center. The procedure is performed using general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist to ensure your safety. A tummy tuck procedure takes anywhere between three and four hours. However, if liposuction is needed for enhanced contouring or you choose to combine additional procedures with your tummy tuck, the surgery will take longer. Dr. Paydar begins your abdominoplasty by making an incision from one hip bone to the other across the lower abdomen. He will then lift the tissue, removing any excess or sagging skin. Underneath the skin and fat are the muscle layers of the abdomen, which he will suture together and tighten. Once the muscle repair is complete, the skin is pulled down and draped back over the abdomen, and any excess skin andor fat is trimmed away. Your belly button will be disconnected at the skin level so that the desired corrections can be made. After the skin is pulled down and the excess skin is removed, the belly button will be pulled through a small, round incision into much smoother, toned skin. Dr. Paydar completes the surgery by injecting a long-acting anesthetic medication, EXPAREL®, along the muscle border to help with pain control during the first five days, followed by closing the incisions with absorbable sutures and securing two surgical drains. Drains are placed to help eliminate excess fluid accumulation after surgery, speeding up recovery and reducing your risk of developing seromas as you heal. If you desire a drainless tummy tuck surgery, that is also an option but will require additional time in the operating room to place extra sutures to eliminate dead space. Your incisions will be covered with SYLKE tape to decrease the tension without irritating the skin. “A successful tummy tuck combines surgical precision with thoughtful planning to create a smoother, firmer abdominal contour.” – Dr. PaydarTummy Tuck Recovery and Aftercare
In the first few days after your tummy tuck, you can expect swelling, bruising, tightness, and discomfort around your abdomen, which can be managed with prescription or over-the-counter pain medication. Dr. Paydar may advise you to walk slightly hunched over to avoid straining your incision, and you’ll wear a compression garment or an abdominal binder to support your healing stomach and help minimize swelling. He will remove your surgical drains at a follow-up appointment one to two weeks after your surgery. Dr. Paydar encourages his patients to take short, slow walks as often as possible from the beginning to help prevent post-surgical complications, such as blood clots. Most patients can return to work and light activities two to three weeks after their tummy tuck, and Dr. Paydar allows a gradual increase in activity and exercise levels weekly. Strenuous activities must be avoided for at least six to eight weeks. Restrictions on activities that engage your core or heavy lifting can last six to eight weeks to allow your newly repaired muscles to heal fully. The goal is to return to all activities without restrictions by eight weeks post-op. Numbness or changes in sensation in your abdomen are common and can last several months (or longer). Your sutures will dissolve, and once the incision is completely healed and the SYLKE tape is removed three weeks after surgery, you can treat it with silicone scar gels or strips to help reduce its visibility. As the swelling continues to subside, your new contours will gradually be revealed, with your final results visible after the swelling dissipates completely, around three months after surgery.What Results Can I Expect From My Tummy Tuck?
You will notice a difference in how your abdomen looks immediately following your tummy tuck surgery. Your results will continue to improve over the next few months, as swelling subsides and your body settles into its new contours. While your tummy tuck results are designed to be long-lasting, maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle will help ensure you enjoy your smoother, firmer, and flatter midsection for years to come.
“The best tummy tuck results are those that look natural, enhance body proportions, and help patients feel comfortable in their own skin.” – Dr. Paydar
Frequently Asked Questions About Tummy Tuck Surgery
Can a tummy tuck be combined with other procedures?
Pregnancy, significant weight loss, and age can all cause changes to a woman’s overall physique, especially her breasts. Following childbirth and weight loss, women experience a significant loss in the volume and shape of their breasts, which can be corrected with breast augmentation or breast lift surgery. Mommy Makeover surgery with Dr. Paydar is an ideal solution for mothers who want to rejuvenate and transform their bodies. Mommy Makeovers often combine a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, and more into one treatment plan to help women renew their confidence, sexuality, and sense of self.
Will a tummy tuck help me lose weight?
Weight loss after a tummy tuck depends on the amount of pannus (extra skin and fat) hanging or folded in the lower abdominal region and is usually just a few pounds. Keep in mind that a tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure—instead, it is a way to contour and shape your body.
Can I get full-body sculpting at the same time as a tummy tuck?
Dr. Paydar often uses liposuction to help define the lateral border of the trunk while performing a tummy tuck, as it accentuates your curves and creates an hourglass figure. Other sculpting procedures can also be performed, but safety is his primary concern, and there are limitations on what can be done within the time it is safe for patients to be under anesthesia or related to the anatomic concerns and possible blood supply disruptions that directly affect optimal healing.
Can I become pregnant after an abdominoplasty? What happens if I do?
Yes, a tummy tuck does not prevent you from becoming pregnant. However, the weight gain and abdominal stretching from pregnancy will affect the aesthetic results of your tummy tuck and may require a revision abdominoplasty. Dr. Paydar recommends that you have finished having children before undergoing a tummy tuck.
When can I lift my baby or toddler after a tummy tuck?
As long as the weight you’re lifting is less than 20 pounds (using both arms) or 10 pounds (using a single arm), it is allowed a week or two after surgery. For safety, you will also need to be able to stand up straight and have good balance. If your toddler is heavier than 20 pounds, waiting until the eight-week mark is safest.
Do you always repair the abdominal muscles during abdominoplasty?
Yes. The abdominal muscles and the tissue (fascia) covering the muscles are usually stretched after pregnancy or weight loss. Some patients have muscle separation, called diastasis recti, and some have hernias that also need repair and tightening. These conditions lead to poor physiologic function. It’s essential to repair or plicate the muscles together to improve your core strength and prevent issues like back pain and stress incontinence. After a tummy tuck operation, you will notice that your core is stronger and the support for your back is much improved.
Is a tummy tuck painful?
The surgery itself is not painful because you are under general anesthesia. However, during your initial recovery, you will experience a good amount of discomfort from sutures in the abdominal muscles. This is why Dr. Paydar likes to use a long-acting pain medication (EXPAREL®) injected directly into the abdominal muscles to lessen your discomfort. Patients can walk and stand up without much difficulty immediately after surgery.
My abdomen feels tight after surgery. Will I hurt something if I move?
It’s always best to err on the side of caution, but not so much that you stop moving around or stay in bed for fear of ruining your results. The human body is forgiving, so listening to your body and allowing pain to guide your activities is a good rule to follow.
What are the most common complications after a tummy tuck?
Fluid collection, or seroma, is a common complication that may require drainage with a needle in the office. This is why Dr. Paydar places drains over the surgical area for a week or two. Other complications may include infection, poor wound healing, or changes in sensation. If you have any concerning symptoms during your tummy tuck recovery, contact our office immediately.
Schedule Your Newport Beach Tummy Tuck Consultation With Dr. Paydar
Interested in learning more about what a tummy tuck surgery in Newport Beach can do for your quality of life and appearance? Don’t hesitate to schedule your personalized consultation at Paydar Plastic Surgery to discuss tummy tuck surgery in more detail and learn if the procedure is right for you. Call our office today at (949) 755-0575 or complete the online contact form to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you soon!
