San Francisco Tummy Tuck

Have you been looking for a qualified San Francisco tummy tuck specialist? Joseph A. Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Walnut Creek, California, near San Francisco, is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Dr. Mele is a member in multiple organizations, such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

If abdominal crunches and a healthy diet are not giving you the results you have been wanting to achieve, a tummy tuck may interest you. Dr. Mele can answer all your questions about this procedure during a consultation. For your convenience, here is some important information on the tummy tuck procedure.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck ("abdominoplasty") removes excess fat from the abdominal region and creates a more toned look by tightening the muscles. When Dr. Mele, a leading San Francisco body contouring specialist, performs a tummy tuck on a patient, he makes an incision from hipbone to hipbone before separating the skin, and the removing excess fat and tissue.

If the majority of your excess skin lies in the lower abdominal region, a "mini tummy tuck" might be a better solution. Dr. Mele can discuss your body contouring options with you at your appointment.

View before and after tummy tuck photos to see how a flatter, toned abdomen can be yours, in addition to becoming familiar with the excellent work of Dr. Mele.

During the consultation, expect to answer our San Francisco cosmetic surgery specialist's questions on why you want the procedure, your expectations, and any medical conditions you may have (i.e., allergies or previous surgeries). Dr. Mele can also discuss likely outcomes and risks of abdominoplasty, your general health, and the recovery period.

To schedule a consultation with our San Francisco tummy tuck surgeon, please call (925) 943-6353 or fill out our contact form.