male abdominoplasty

Male Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck For Men / Extended Tummy Tuck

Society today places very high values on looks, on looking young and fit, for both men and women.  Rightly or wrongly as this may be, it is the way society has developed and today, not only are women concerned with their looks but many men too are concerned about theirs – about having a ‘spare tyre’, a ‘beer belly’ sometimes called a ‘pot belly’ or ‘love handles’.  It is most likely this pressure of the importance about the way we look, that has lead many men to follow the male abdominoplasty route.  This is also known as male tummy tuck, and is a fairly common procedure now, known to be able to reduce a large protruding belly by tightening the muscles in the midsection and removing excess skin.

Tummy tuck surgery can result in men having a tighter, flatter and more appealing contour to their abdominal region.  Read further for details about how an abdominoplasty procedure for men, could work for you or your man:


Variations of the Male Tummy Tuck Procedure

Abdominoplasty surgery for men is performed either under general anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic with sedation.


Male Abdominoplasty

In the traditional surgery for a male tummy tuck procedure, much the same as abdominoplasty performed on women, an incision is made from one hip to the other in the lower abdominal region.  A further incision is then made to reposition the navel.  The muscles in the abdomen are then tightened and all excess skin is taken away, allowing the remaining skin to be stretched to thus create a firm and tight abdomen.  The results are undoubtedly very good if you use a board certified cosmetic surgeon.


Mini Male Tummy Tuck / Partial Male Tummy tuck

In a mini male tummy tuck procedure (also known as partial male tummy tuck), less skin is removed and the navel or belly button remains in tact. Compared to the full male abdominoplasty operation, the mini or partial procedure has a shorter recovery time and the incision and resulting scar is smaller.  The partical male abdominoplasty procedure takes between 1 – 2 hours whereas the full male tummy tuck procedure takes anything from 2 to 5 hours.


Extended Tummy Tuck for Men

In an extended tummy tuck for men, the incision is made around the patient’s entire flanks in order that the upper hips and the ‘love handles’ are included in the treatment area.


Endoscopic Tummy Tuck for Men

During this procedure, small incisions are made in order that the surgeon can tighten the abdominal muscles – for this he uses a minute camera device.  The endoscopic tummy tuck for men is less invasive than any of the other male tummy tuck procedures and no skin is removed in the procedure.


Benefits of the Male Tummy Tuck

Sometimes a dramatic, or even frequent changes in weight can be the route cause of weakened muscles in the abdominal region, can cause sagging skin and can be the cause of the appearance of stretch marks.

In some cases too, it is just aging that is the main cause of a flabby midsection that is the source of annoyance, disappointment and frustration for many men.

As we all age, men and women alike, we find that fat tends to redistribute itself to different areas of the body, generally settling in the abdominal region.  And often for many men, exercise on its own is unable to produce the youthful, slim appearance and result they are after.

Male abdominoplasty or male tummy tuck surgery,  can make improvements to the appearance of the abdominal area by the tightening of the abdominal muscles and the removal of excess skin.

For the most effective and satisfying results, male abdominoplasty is best combined with regular exercise and a healthy and balanced diet.

The male tummy tuck is a common and highly successful operation, creating amazing and obviously visible improvements which include a flatter and tighter abdominal area, not to mention the boost in self esteem and confidence as well as a more youthful appearance.


Cost of Male Abominoplasty

The cost of abdominoplasty for men (or male tummy tuck surgery) can vary. Prices for a full tummy tuck can range from $6,000 – $10,000, and whilst an extended male tummy tuck operation can cost more, a mini male abdominoplasty procedure will be much cheaper.

Charges can be added to the final cost of abdominoplasty to cover the operating room or facility fees, test or laboratory fees, cost of anaesthesia and any aftercare.


Learn more about the cost of abdominoplasty.