Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss

Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss · Columbia, SC

You lost the weight.
The skin didn’t get the memo.

A tummy tuck removes the loose, hanging skin that diet, the gym, and even Ozempic can’t. Board-certified, 20+ years, right here in Columbia.

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Private consultation · Financing available

You did the hard part.

Maybe it was years of work. Maybe it was a GLP-1 medication. Either way, the weight came off — and you were left with loose, sagging skin around your midsection that no amount of planks or protein will tighten. That’s not a willpower problem. Once skin has been stretched past its limit, it doesn’t snap back. It has to be removed.

Remove what the gym can’t.

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes the excess hanging skin and tightens the stretched abdominal wall underneath — the two things weight loss alone leaves behind. The result is a flatter, firmer contour that finally matches the work you put in.

  • Removes loose, redundant skin
  • Tightens separated abdominal muscles
  • Restores a flat, proportional midsection
  • One procedure, lasting result

The surgeon Columbia trusts with this.

Dr. Donen Davis is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, operating right here in Columbia, SC. Post-weight-loss body contouring is one of the procedures he’s known for — and one he genuinely loves doing, because the transformation is life-changing.

Board Certified · 20+ Years · Columbia, SC

Are You A Candidate?

You may be a strong candidate if you:

  • Have lost significant weight and kept it off
  • Have loose or hanging skin around your abdomen
  • Are at or near a stable weight
  • Have a BMI of 30 or below
  • Are a non-smoker in good general health

A Note On Safety.

At our practice, patient safety comes first. In line with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) guidance, we recommend a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or below before a tummy tuck. A higher BMI meaningfully increases the risk of surgical complications — including delayed wound healing, infection, and anesthesia risks. Dr. Davis evaluates every patient individually to determine the safest timing and approach for their procedure.

A tummy tuck is an investment in yourself, and you don’t have to pay for it all at once. We offer financing options so you can move forward on a monthly plan that fits your budget. We’ll walk you through it at your consultation.

Columbia patients, in their own words.

FAQ

No. Once skin loses elasticity from stretching, surgery is the only way to remove it.

Not for candidacy. What matters is that your weight is stable and you have excess skin to remove.

A tummy tuck starts at an estimated $9,500. If Dr. Davis and you decide to include liposuction for a more complete contour, it’s approximately $12,700. These estimates include Dr. Davis’s surgeon fee, anesthesia, the operating room, your day-of-surgery compression garment, and typical follow-up appointments. Prescriptions, labs, and any required medical clearance are not included. Financing is available — we’ll review options at your consultation.

Most patients are up and moving within days and back to normal activity in a few weeks. Dr. Davis will give you a realistic timeline.

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