Hourglass Tummy Tuck in Miami

What Is an Hourglass Tummy Tuck?

"Hourglass tummy tuck" is not a separate operation; the name describes the goal. A standard tummy tuck removes loose skin from the lower abdomen and can repair separated abdominal muscles. In an hourglass tummy tuck, the surgery is planned around the waistline as well: liposuction of the flanks, the waist and often the lower back narrows the midsection, so the abdomen is flatter and the curve from the ribs to the hips is more defined.

In practice it is close to a Lipo 360 with a tummy tuck, with the focus on the waist. When the plan includes it and you have enough donor fat, some of the fat removed can be transferred to the hips or buttocks, as in a BBL, to accentuate the curve.

Who Is a Good Candidate for an Hourglass Tummy Tuck?

An hourglass tummy tuck tends to fit adults who:

• Have loose abdominal skin and, often, separated muscles after pregnancy or weight loss
• Also carry fat on the flanks, waist or back that hides the waistline
• Are at or near a stable weight, are in good general health and, ideally, do not smoke
• Have finished having children, or plan to wait, since a later pregnancy can stretch the abdomen again

Your rib cage and pelvis set limits on how narrow the waist can become, so the result depends on your frame as well as on the surgery. If you mainly have fat and little loose skin, liposuction or Lipo 360 alone may be enough. If you are also thinking about breast surgery after pregnancy, see our mommy makeover.

How an Hourglass Tummy Tuck Is Done

Dr. Salama marks the abdomen, waist and back before surgery. The liposuction is done first to contour the flanks, waist and back. Then the tummy tuck: a low incision, usually hidden by underwear or a bikini bottom, removes the loose skin, the separated abdominal muscles are tightened when needed, and the belly button is repositioned. When it is part of the plan, purified fat is transferred to the hips or buttocks. The anesthesia plan for your procedure is explained at your consultation.

Hourglass Tummy Tuck vs. a Standard Tummy Tuck

A standard tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen. An hourglass tummy tuck adds liposuction around the waist and back, so the change is visible from the side and the back, not only from the front. Because more areas are treated, the surgery takes longer and your surgeon decides how much can be done safely in one operation.

Hourglass Tummy Tuck Recovery

Recovery is similar to a tummy tuck with liposuction, and Dr. Salama gives you written instructions. In general terms:

• First days: you walk slightly bent at the waist, and swelling, bruising and tightness are expected. Short walks help circulation. Drains may be used, depending on your surgery.
• About 1 to 2 weeks: many patients return to lighter routines and desk work when cleared.
• About 6 weeks: the compression garment is usually worn for several weeks, and heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are avoided until your surgeon clears them, often around this time.
• Following months: swelling settles, the waistline keeps refining and the scar fades gradually.

Lymphatic drainage massage is often recommended after liposuction; see our post-op lymphatic drainage massage. Call the clinic right away if you notice fever, increasing pain or swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain or swelling in one leg.

Hourglass Tummy Tuck Risks

An hourglass tummy tuck combines two surgeries, and it carries the risks of both. They include:

• Fluid collection under the skin (seroma) or bleeding (hematoma)
• Infection or slow wound healing along the incision
• Blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Contour irregularities, asymmetry or a visible or wide scar
• Numbness of the lower abdominal skin, often temporary
• Reactions to anesthesia

Treating more areas in one surgery adds operating time, which is one reason your surgeon may limit how much is done at once. Dr. Salama reviews the risks that apply to you before you decide. Results vary.

How Much Does an Hourglass Tummy Tuck Cost in Miami?

The price of an hourglass tummy tuck at CG Cosmetic depends on how much skin is removed, whether muscle repair is needed, the liposuction areas, whether fat is transferred to the hips or buttocks, and your surgical plan. After your consultation you receive a written quote with what is included. Ask about our financing options to spread the cost into monthly payments (subject to credit approval).

Hourglass Tummy Tuck Questions

What is an hourglass tummy tuck?

An hourglass tummy tuck is a tummy tuck planned together with liposuction of the waist, flanks and back, so the abdomen is flatter and the waist more defined. It is not a separate operation; the name describes the goal.

Who performs the hourglass tummy tuck at CG Cosmetic?

The hourglass tummy tuck at CG Cosmetic in Miami is performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Moises Salama.

How much does an hourglass tummy tuck cost in Miami?

The price depends on the skin removal, muscle repair, liposuction areas, any fat transfer and your surgical plan. You receive a written quote after your consultation, and financing is available subject to credit approval.

How is it different from a regular tummy tuck?

A regular tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen. An hourglass tummy tuck adds liposuction around the waist and back, so the change is visible from the side and the back too.

Is an hourglass tummy tuck the same as Lipo 360 with a tummy tuck?

They are very similar. An hourglass tummy tuck is essentially a tummy tuck with liposuction around the midsection, planned with the focus on narrowing the waist.

How long is the recovery?

Many patients return to lighter routines and desk work in about 1 to 2 weeks when cleared. A compression garment is usually worn for several weeks, and strenuous exercise is avoided until your surgeon clears it, often around 6 weeks.

Can fat be moved to my hips or buttocks?

Sometimes. When it is part of your plan and you have enough donor fat, some of the fat removed by liposuction can be transferred to the hips or buttocks to accentuate the curve.