Extended Tummy Tuck in Bellevue & Seattle
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Advanced Abdominal and Flank Contouring from a Vanderbilt-trained Surgeon in Bellevue, WA
Significant weight loss often leaves behind loose skin along the stomach, hips, and lower back that no exercise routine can tighten. An extended tummy tuck addresses all of it in one procedure, using a longer incision than a standard tummy tuck to reach further around the body.
Dr. Rikesh Parikh performs this procedure at RP Plastic Surgery for patients from Seattle and the surrounding area, and in some cases pairs it with another treatment to address more than one concern during the same surgery.
What Is an Extended Tummy Tuck?
A standard tummy tuck treats the front of the abdomen. An extended tummy tuck goes a step further. The incision continues around toward the hips and lower back, giving Dr. Parikh room to remove loose skin along the sides of the body as well. Patients often need this extended approach after losing a significant amount of weight, when loose skin isn’t limited to the stomach alone.
Am I a Candidate for an Extended Tummy Tuck?
This procedure tends to work best for patients who fit a specific profile:
- Loose skin and fat extend beyond the stomach, wrapping toward the hips and sides
- Weight has been stable for at least six months
- General health is good, without uncontrolled diabetes or a history of blood clots
- Not currently smoking, or willing to quit before and after surgery
- Clear understanding of where scars will sit and how long healing takes
Determine your eligibility with a consultation with Dr. Parikh today.
What to Expect During an Extended Tummy Tuck
Surgery is performed under general anesthesia at RP Plastic Surgery’s accredited surgery center. Dr. Parikh removes the excess skin and fat across the stomach and sides, then tightens the abdominal muscles underneath for a firmer result. Because the incision extends further than a standard tummy tuck, he can correct the hips and lower back during the same operation, without scheduling a separate surgery.
Recovery After an Extended Tummy Tuck
Most patients take one to two weeks off work, though the exact timeline depends on how much correction is needed. A compression garment is worn for the first several weeks to support the treated area and reduce swelling. Short walks are encouraged early on to keep circulation moving, while more strenuous activity should wait six to eight weeks. It typically takes a few months for the swelling to fully resolve and the results to settle into their final shape.
Benefits of an Extended Tummy Tuck
Patients who choose this procedure often notice a few key improvements:
- A firmer, more even shape across the stomach, hips, and sides
- The loose, sagging skin left behind after major weight loss is gone
- Clothing fits better, and physical activity feels more comfortable
- A smoother silhouette than a standard tummy tuck alone can achieve
Combining an Extended Tummy Tuck With Other Procedures
Many surgeons perform one body contouring procedure per surgery date. Dr. Parikh takes a different approach, often combining an extended tummy tuck with other procedures in a single, safe operation.
Buttock augmentation, whether through fat transfer or implants, is one of the most requested pairings, since it adds shape to the same area the tummy tuck already tightens. A monsplasty lift is another common addition, correcting the pubic area alongside the abdomen. Labiaplasty can typically be included as well, since it rarely adds meaningful recovery time on top of the other procedures.
Cost of an Extended Tummy Tuck
Pricing depends on the amount of correction needed and whether the surgery is combined with another procedure. Dr. Parikh provides an exact quote after an in-person consultation, and the practice offers financing for patients who want it.
Why Choose RP Plastic Surgery
Dr. Rikesh Parikh is double board-certified, holding certification from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He trained at Vanderbilt University, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and treats patients from Seattle and Bellevue at RP Plastic Surgery’s state-accredited surgery center.
His interest in surgical safety goes beyond the operating room. Dr. Parikh has published research on the safety of combining multiple procedures in one surgery, and that background directly shapes how he plans cases like an extended tummy tuck paired with buttock augmentation or a monsplasty. For patients, that means fewer surgery dates and a single recovery period, rather than several spread out over months.
Extended Tummy Tuck FAQs
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Loose skin around the stomach and sides doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, no matter how hard you’ve worked at it. Dr. Rikesh Parikh will walk you through whether an extended tummy tuck on its own, or combined with another procedure, fits your body and your goals.
Schedule a consultation with our practice today.