Tummy Tuck Before & After Case 1365

This 54-year-old female patient's before photo shows fullness and skin laxity across the lower abdomen, with a soft roll of tissue folding above the waistline and a loss of definition through the flanks. This combination of stretched skin and stubborn lower-abdominal fullness is a classic tummy tuck presentation, and it typically resists even consistent diet and exercise because loosened skin simply cannot tighten on its own.

Dr. David Stoker, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Marina del Rey, performed her abdominoplasty to remove the excess skin and restore a smooth, flat abdomen. The after photo shows how much the correction reshaped her overall silhouette: the abdomen is now flat and firm, the waistline curves in noticeably at the sides, and the belly button sits in a natural, well-defined position. The result is a more balanced relationship between her torso, hips, and thighs, giving the whole midsection a tighter and more contoured appearance.

Improvements like this reflect the individualized surgical planning behind each of Dr. Stoker's body contouring procedures. Each patient is unique, and individual results may vary. Female patients considering a tummy tuck in Los Angeles can request a consultation with Dr. Stoker to discuss the approach best suited to their body and goals.