Tummy Tuck - 3 Common Misconceptions

Dr. Zenn sets the record straight on tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). In this video, he discusses the three most common misconceptions he hears from patients about the tummy tuck procedure.

After years of weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and the unfortunate effects of aging, many women are left with weakened abdominal muscles, excess skin and fat hanging from their midsection. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin, eliminates unwanted fat, and tightens separated abdominal muscles to provide a flatter and firmer stomach area. It is particularly important to note that tummy tuck surgery is recommended for patients at or near their ideal weight for the best long-term results. It is often performed as part of a mommy makeover procedure.

Dr. Michael Zenn is a board-certified plastic surgeon and has practiced in the Raleigh / Durham / Cary area of North Carolina for 25 years. He is a gifted surgeon with a "zen-like" bedside manner. After serving as Vice Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, and Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency at Duke for more than a decade, Dr. Zenn opened his signature private practice, Zenn Plastic Surgery, in Raleigh, NC in 2018.