Haute Beauty interviewed Dr. Paul F. Fortes to discuss tummy tucks: what they are and how they can help us achieve our stomach goals
Dr. Paul Fortes: An abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck,” is the most common plastic surgery procedure for flattening the stomach. Tummy tucks are an effective solution for both men and women that want a more aesthetic stomach.
Dr. Fortes: During an abdominoplasty, excess skin is removed from both the middle and lower abdomen. Additionally, the muscles of the abdominal walls are tightened. This process leads to an overall flatter appearance of the stomach.
Dr. Fortes: Women who have either given birth or lost a significant amount of weight are great candidates for a tummy tuck procedure. Often after pregnancy or extreme weight loss, stomach muscles have become stretched and give off a sagging appearance in the stomach. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck procedure, is a great way to resolve this issue.
Men are also solid candidates for an abdominoplasty procedure, as many find the “spare tire”, or the excess fat stored in the abdomen, exceedingly difficult to get rid of. A tummy tuck can erase the spare tire and leave you feeling confident in your midsection once again.
Dr. Fortes: Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that takes around one to two hours, with a recovery period of one to two weeks. Physically, there is a permanent scar, but surgical experts like myself have been trained to hide the scar below the bikini line.
During a visit to our office in Houston, I can discuss the many techniques of abdominoplasty, as well as other procedures for body contouring that can align with a patient’s aesthetic goals.
Dr. Fortes: The average cost of a tummy tuck usually falls between $8,500 and $15,000.
Dr. Paul F. Fortes, a distinguished, dual-board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, TX, offers an elite standard of care defined by a rare blend of artistic sensibility and scientific rigor. Dr. Fortes believes superior aesthetic results are never "off the rack," but are meticulously customized and individually crafted to meet each patient’s unique vision. He approaches every procedure with the precision of an artisan, ensuring the safest, most harmonious, and exquisitely detailed outcomes that stand apart from the ordinary.
Trusting your aesthetic goals to Dr. Fortes means placing your care in the hands of a provider with impeccable credentials. A graduate of Rice University (Magna Cum Laude) and an inductee of the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, he completed an extensive eight-year surgical residency, including three years of specialized plastic surgery training at the prestigious Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. Recognized for over a decade as a Texas Super Doctor, Dr. Fortes affirms his position as a preeminent leader, solidifying him as THE trusted expert for those seeking truly transformative, beautiful, and enduring results.
