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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Scottsdale, Phoenix & Chandler, AZ

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a body contouring surgery that removes excess abdominal skin and fat and repairs separated abdominal muscles, creating a flatter, firmer, more toned midsection.

  • Dr. Radbeh and Dr. Rozbeh Torabi have performed more than 20,000 tummy tucks for patients in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, and around the world.
  • Both surgeons are board-certified plastic surgeons by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

 

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Introduction

Slim Down Your Stomach with a Tummy Tuck

Despite a healthy lifestyle and diet, some men and women still struggle to achieve a flat, toned abdomen. Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi, perform abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, for patients who want tighter, smoother abs.

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Tummy Tuck at a Glance 

  • Surgeons: Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi, board-certified plastic surgeons with 20,000+ tummy tucks combined
  • Procedure length: 2 to 5 hours, depending on the technique and any combined procedures
  • Anesthesia: General anesthesia
  • Incision: Low, hip-to-hip incision, usually hidden by underwear or swimwear
  • Time off work: About 2 weeks of rest
  • Return to exercise: Light walking right away; strenuous exercise after 4 to 6 weeks
  • Final results: Visible right away and refined over several months as swelling fades
  • Locations: Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Chandler, AZ

Before + After Gallery

See real results from Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi in our tummy tuck before-and-after gallery.

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What is a Tummy Tuck?

Modern abdominoplasty dates back to 19601 and remains a popular cosmetic procedure worldwide. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the midsection through a low incision that runs from hip bone to hip bone, just above the pubic area. Your surgeon also tightens the abdominal wall to create a flatter profile and better proportions. In a full tummy tuck, a second small incision around the navel lets your surgeon reposition the belly button so it looks natural once the skin is redraped.

Many patients also have diastasis recti, a separation of the two vertical abdominal muscles that often follows pregnancy. Diet and exercise can’t close this gap, but a tummy tuck repairs it by stitching the muscles back together [2].

We often remove stretch marks on the lower abdomen, especially below the belly button, along with the excess skin.

We provide consultations at our Elite Plastic Surgery offices in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Chandler to discuss the type of tummy tuck your situation requires and whether other procedures may be needed to achieve your aesthetic goals. We will discuss your concerns about your body and what you hope to achieve from tummy tuck surgery before creating your best treatment plan. Every patient is different, so results and surgical techniques may vary from patient to patient. If you’d like to learn more, reach out and schedule your consultation today.

Meet Your Tummy Tuck Surgeons

Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi have performed more than 20,000 tummy tucks combined. Both are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and perform abdominoplasty for patients at our Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Chandler offices.

Rozbeh Torabi

Rozbeh Torabi, MD

Dr. Rozbeh Torabi is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of General Surgery. He served as chief resident of the general surgery program at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix and as chief resident of the plastic and reconstructive surgery program at Nassau University Medical Center in New York. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a clinical professor in the Mayo Clinic Arizona plastic surgery division. Read Dr. Rozbeh Torabi’s full bio.

Radbeh Torabi

Radbeh Torabi, MD

Dr. Radbeh Torabi is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. His clinical research covers cosmetic surgery outcomes and safety, patient satisfaction, and reducing narcotic pain medication after surgery. Read Dr. Radbeh Torabi’s full bio.

Choosing the Right Technique

In addition to the traditional tummy tuck technique, we also offer our patients a series of specialized options. During your consultation, we’ll explore each one in detail, and your surgeon will help you choose the procedure that is right for you and your goals.

Full Tummy Tuck

A full tummy tuck treats the entire abdomen, above and below the belly button. It removes excess skin and fat through a hip-to-hip incision, tightens the abdominal muscles, and repositions the navel. It’s the most common choice after pregnancy or significant weight loss.

Reverse Tummy Tuck

If you are primarily interested in addressing your upper abdomen, a “reverse tummy tuck” may be recommended. This procedure involves removing excess tissue or loose skin from the area above the belly button. The incision is typically placed along the fold beneath the breasts.

Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck

The fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is typically recommended after a significant bodily change, such as pregnancy or massive weight loss, when loose skin runs both horizontally and vertically. It combines the standard hip-to-hip incision with a vertical incision down the center of the abdomen, so your surgeon can tighten the waist from side to side as well as top to bottom.

Mini Tummy Tuck

This procedure involves a shorter incision and is a less invasive alternative to the traditional tummy tuck. The mini tummy tuck is typically recommended for patients interested in addressing relatively mild skin laxity just below the belly button. The navel usually isn’t repositioned, and recovery is often shorter.

TechniqueArea treatedIncisionBest for
Full tummy tuckAbove and below the navelHip to hip, plus around the navelLoose skin and muscle separation across the abdomen
Mini tummy tuckBelow the navelShorter, low incisionMild laxity or a small pouch below the navel
Reverse tummy tuckAbove the navelAlong the breast foldLoose skin in the upper abdomen
Fleur-de-lis tummy tuckEntire abdomen and waistHip to hip, plus a vertical midline incisionMassive weight loss with loose skin in both directions

For loose skin that wraps around the hips, flanks, and back, a lower body lift may be a better fit.

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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Liposuction removes fat, but it doesn’t remove loose skin or repair separated muscles. A tummy tuck does all three. If you have good skin elasticity and stubborn fat, liposuction or Hi-Def Liposuction alone may be enough. If you have loose skin, stretch marks below the navel, or diastasis recti, a tummy tuck is usually the better choice. Many patients combine the two to sculpt the waist and flanks.

Patients who want firmer abdominal muscles without surgery can ask about EmSculpt NEO, though non-surgical treatments can’t remove loose skin.

Benefits of Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, performed with expertise and artistry by Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi in Scottsdale, Phoenix, or Chandler, AZ, comes with an array of powerful benefits. These include:

  • Eliminates loose, drooping skin in the midsection
  • Creates a slimmer, more toned abdominal appearance
  • Takes the results of gym workouts to the next level
  • An effective body contouring solution after aging or pregnancy
  • Repairs diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation) [2]
  • Firms lax muscles
  • Removes stubborn excess fat
  • Enhances confidence and peace of mind
  • Expands options for clothing, swimwear, and lingerie

Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

The best candidates for tummy tuck surgery in Scottsdale, Phoenix & Chandler, AZ, at Elite Plastic Surgery are men and women in good health who are at or near their desired body weight.

Tummy tuck surgery should not be used as a form of weight loss but as a means to tone the midsection after having already met your weight loss goals. Good candidates for tummy tucks are men or women who have:

  • Excessive skin around the belly button
  • A weakened abdominal wall
  • Sagging or loosened skin on the abdomen
  • Abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) after pregnancy
  • Loose skin after major weight loss, including weight loss with GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy
  • A stable weight they plan to maintain
  • No plans for future pregnancies, or a willingness to wait until after them
  • A commitment to avoid smoking and nicotine before and after surgery

For mothers who also want to restore their breasts after pregnancy, a tummy tuck is often part of a mommy makeover.

What to Expect During Your Consultation for Tummy Tuck

During your preliminary consultation with Dr. Rozbeh Torabi or Dr. Radbeh Torabi in Scottsdale, Phoenix, or Chandler, you will undergo a medical and physical evaluation to help the team assess your candidacy. All your questions will be answered, and your goals will be discussed in depth. To ensure your expectations are realistic, you will receive information on the procedure’s risks, downtime, costs, and expected outcomes. Finally, once you are confident moving forward, we will book your appointment and provide a checklist to follow before surgery, along with our pre- and post-operative instructions.

Traveling for surgery? Our out-of-town patient guide covers lodging and logistics in the Phoenix area.

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What Happens During the Procedure?

During the procedure (which is performed under a general anesthetic), your plastic surgeon will begin by making a low horizontal incision that enables him to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The abdominal muscles and fascia (the connective tissue covering them) will be tightened, and the belly button will be brought out through a small incision and repositioned if required.

Excess skin will also be removed, and the incision along the pubic area will then be meticulously closed. This leaves a scar that sits low along the bikini line for easy coverage.

This procedure results in a minor scar that falls along the bikini line for easy coverage. Depending on your aesthetic goals and the type of surgery, the procedure will take approximately 2 to 5 hours to complete.

Tummy tuck surgery can be performed at our Elara Surgery Center in Scottsdale.

Recovery and Results

Your Guide to Post-Tummy Tuck Care

Abdominoplasty in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the East Valley requires a gradual recovery process. Most patients take about two weeks off work and return to strenuous exercise after four to six weeks.

  • Day of surgery: Short walks begin right away to support circulation; drains may be placed
  • First 2 weeks: Complete rest recommended; prescription pain medication; compression garment; drains usually removed
  • Weeks 2 to 6: Return to desk work and daily routines; reduced activity and no heavy lifting
  • Weeks 4 to 6: Most patients are cleared for strenuous exercise
  • Months 2 to 3: Most swelling and discoloration has faded
  • Months 6 to 12: Final contour settles; the scar continues to flatten and fade

 

Patients will need to follow a post-operative care program and will likely experience the following:

  • A recommendation of a 14-day period of complete rest with reduced activity for around six weeks. 
  • Significant bruising, swelling, and tenderness will be present in the area following surgery, along with a sensation of skin pulling as the muscle and skin tissue tighten. 
  • Gentle movements may only be possible during the initial recovery period after the tummy tuck procedure, with patients encouraged to move around to help normalize blood circulation in the area.
  • There will be some swelling and bruising around the abdomen and the belly button. 
  • For the first few days after the procedure, tubes may be used to drain blood and fluid from the incision site.
  • Some patients may be issued an antibiotic to help prevent infection.
  • Patients will experience some abdominal pain, which is normal, and the swelling can take six weeks or more to subside.
  • It is very important that patients be careful when moving around in the first few months after surgery, and they will need to schedule periodic follow-up appointments at our office for progress checks.
  • Pain medication will be prescribed during the first couple of weeks, the dressing will be changed, and stitches will be removed.
  • The swelling and discoloration will begin to fade, but it may take up to a couple of months until it disappears.
  • Depending on the extent of surgery, a support garment may be required for several weeks.

To support healing, many patients add hyperbaric oxygen therapy or red light therapy from our Elite Lifestyle program during recovery.

What Differentiates Our Practice From Others?

We include Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions, Red Light Therapy, Vibrawave, and peptides to support a speedy recovery.

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Chandler, AZ?

The cost of a tummy tuck in Chandler and Phoenix can vary according to your goals, the complexity of the treatment plan Dr. Rozbeh Torai and Dr. Radbeh Torabi design, and whether your surgery is paired with other treatments, such as a mommy makeover. Upon completion of your in-depth consultation with the doctors at Elite Plastic Surgery, we will provide you with a personalized price quote.

Your total cost typically depends on:

  • The technique: mini, full, reverse, or fleur-de-lis
  • Whether liposuction or other procedures are combined
  • Surgeon, anesthesia, and surgical facility fees
  • Compression garments, medications, and follow-up care

Cosmetic tummy tucks are not usually covered by insurance. We offer financing options to help make your procedure more affordable.

Why Choose Elite Plastic Surgery for a Tummy Tuck?

Dr. Rozbeh Torabi and Dr. Radbeh Torabi have performed more than 20,000 tummy tucks combined. Both are board-certified plastic surgeons, and their training spans Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Mayo Clinic Arizona plastic surgery division. Patients give Elite Plastic Surgery a 4.7-star average rating across more than 430 reviews; read their stories on our testimonials page.

Here at Elite Plastic Surgery, we don’t just transform your appearance—we transform your whole experience. Our practice is committed to prioritizing your emotional journey, offering you a uniquely compassionate brand of care, and supporting you in your quest to both look and feel your best. In addition to a robust selection of surgical procedures and a wide variety of non-surgical options, we’re excited to offer our patients a series of advanced wellness treatments that are especially effective when utilized during the recovery period after a cosmetic procedure.

Interested in learning more about how Elite Plastic Surgery can help you? We’ve spent years helping patients in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, and around the world, and we’re excited to learn more about how we can help you. Reach out and set up your initial consultation today.

Tummy Tuck FAQ’S

Sources

  1. Elnegeri, Nada Mohamed, et al. “Abdominoplasty through Six Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis.” Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 5 Jan. 2026, https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1814166
  2. Toto, Vito, et al. “Impact of Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Correction on Female Sexual Function: A 1-Year Prospective Follow-up Study.” Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, vol. 49, no. 17, 9 July 2025, pp. 4925–4931, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05002-8

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If you want a flatter, firmer, more contoured abdomen and a stomach proportionate to your body, abdominoplasty in Scottsdale, Phoenix & Chandler, AZ, with our team can help you achieve the results you desire. Walk confidently with a toned stomach on display and show off your new body. Schedule a consultation with Elite Plastic Surgery today and learn how a tummy tuck can transform you. Contact us today, and feel free to ask anything. Looking to book a consultation? Our team is currently scheduling consultations for all procedures.

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