An awake tummy tuck and a traditional tummy tuck offer similar benefits. Patients can have a tummy tuck after weight loss, a tummy tuck for diastasis recti following pregnancy, or a tummy tuck for loose skin due to aging.

An awake tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) involves similar components to a traditional tummy tuck. They both improve the appearance and contours of the abdomen. However, an awake tummy tuck may have advantages for some patients, such as less downtime and a faster recovery. It may also carry a lower risk since general anesthesia isn’t required. Additionally, an awake tummy tuck can provide natural-looking and faster results, with increased patient comfort. Patients remain in a “twilight” state between sleep and wakefulness, allowing them to communicate with the surgeon during the procedure.

People who have questions about an awake tummy tuck may also have other similar questions such as:

• “What can I expect before and after a tummy tuck?”
• “What will a tummy tuck cost on average?”
• “Are tummy tuck and belly button reshaping surgery done at the same time?”
• “What are the benefits of combined tummy tuck and lipo?”
• “Can you have a plus size tummy tuck?”
• “Is a drainless tummy tuck the more effective option?”
• “How does a male tummy tuck differ from a tummy tuck for female patients?”
• “How do I know if awake tummy tuck before and after photos are real?”

Contact us for more advice about these aspects of the tummy tuck procedure.