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Weiler Plastic Surgery
4212 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 399-0001
Mon - Thur: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weiler Plastic Surgery
240 Laurel Street, Suite 202
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 399-0011
Mon - Thur: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m.–3 p.m.
Weiler Plastic Surgery
2545 Veterans Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 902-7770
Mon - Thur: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weiler Plastic Surgery
921 South Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: (225) 900-7002
Mon - Thur: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weiler Plastic Surgery
1431 Ochsner Blvd Suite B
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 590-3488
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weiler Plastic Surgery
2053 Gause Blvd., Suite 250
Slidell, LA 70461
Phone: (985) 646-8222
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
*Includes surgical, anesthesia, and OR fees; and post-surgical body shaping garment
Regular exercise, a wholesome diet, and healthy body weight can only go so far when it comes to achieving a firm, attractive midsection. While you may take good care of yourself, you might still be frustrated by a belly bulge and sagging skin. At Weiler Plastic Surgery, plastic surgeons Dr. Jonathan Weiler, Dr. M’liss Hogan, and Dr. Pamela Brownlee perform abdominoplasty, often called a tummy tuck, to help patients from Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Covington, Metairie, New Orleans, and beyond attain the contoured look they envision for themselves. It may be the most effective solution when abdominal skin and muscles don’t bounce back after pregnancy or other major weight loss.
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A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that improves the appearance of the abdominal area. Our surgeons personalize this procedure for each patient’s unique anatomy and cosmetic goals to provide the following benefits:
At Weiler Plastic Surgery, tummy tuck surgery ranges from $11,300 to $19,000 depending on the specifics of the surgery and individual patient factors. During your personal consultation, you will receive a customized price quote for your procedure. It is worth noting that tummy tuck surgery has a 97% “worth it” rating on the RealSelf website. Our practice offers several financing options designed for plastic surgery patients from the surrounding area, New Orleans, and beyond who want to spread their payments over several months.
Women and men visit Dr. Weiler, Dr. Hogan, or Dr. Brownlee for tummy tuck surgery to renew their midsections after pregnancy, significant weight loss, and aging. Good candidates for this body contouring procedure are:
Multiple concerns can be addressed in one surgery by combining a tummy tuck with other procedures. After pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding, women may choose Mommy Makeover surgery to rejuvenate the tummy, breasts, and other areas. After bariatric surgery, a tummy tuck may be combined with an arm lift and thigh lift for an even greater improvement.
For the second year in a row, you made Weiler Plastic Surgery your choice for Best Plastic Surgeon in 225 Magazine’s “Best of 225” awards. More than 14,000 Capital Region residents cast their votes, selecting us as the team they trust to enhance their natural beauty and ensure they feel at home each step of the way.
Weiler Plastic Surgery is proud to be recognized as Louisiana's leading BOTOX provider in 2023 and a 2022 Top 20 Allergan Provider nationwide.
Our team of experienced injectors is among the best, and we're delighted to partner with Allergan to bring you trusted products such as BOTOX, JUVÉDERM®, CoolSculpting®, and Natrelle® breast implants. Experience for yourself why Weiler Plastic Surgery remains one of the nation's top aesthetic practices today!
Dr. Weiler, Dr. Hogan, and Dr. Brownlee perform abdominoplasty as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia. They typically place an incision that spans between the hip bones just above the pubic area, and a second incision that traces the inner navel. After separating the skin from the inner tissues, your surgeon repairs the abdominal muscles if necessary. Your surgeon also performs aggressive liposuction of the belly, hips, and waist to contour the midsection. Your surgeon completes the procedure by smoothing the outer skin down, inserting the navel through its new location in the tightened skin, trimming excess lax skin, and closing the incisions.
During the surgery, two thin tubes called surgical drains are inserted through the incision to aid in removing excess fluid from treated areas to accelerate healing and reduce swelling.
Our plastic surgeons bring years of experience and dedication to personalized care to the men and women of Louisiana. Founder Dr. Jonathan Weiler is known for his advanced surgical expertise, extensive knowledge, and warm demeanor. Dr. M'liss Hogan's wealth of skill and experience complement her unique understanding of her patients' needs, and Dr. Pamela Brownlee specializes in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Together, they share a vision of enriching and improving their patients' lives.
While recovery rates vary, most patients are ready to return to work and daily activities within 2 weeks. You will need an adult friend or family member to drive you home after surgery and help you out for the first few days. Because a non-opioid medication called EXPAREL® is applied to the surgical area during surgery, pain is typically well controlled for the first 72 hours.
While you may not be able to stand fully upright initially, it is important to get up and walk slowly as soon as the evening of your surgery or the next morning. Light walking promotes circulation and facilitates the healing process.
You will need to wear a surgical body-shaping garment at all times for the first 2 weeks, and then as much as possible for a total of 4 to 6 weeks. The constant gentle pressure minimizes swelling and encourages smooth contours as your body heals.
You will return for your first post-op check a day or 2 after surgery so we can remove your dressings and examine the incisions. Drains are usually removed at the 1-week post-op visit.
You will need to hold off on strenuous exercise for about 6 weeks or as directed by your doctor.
For one full year following your surgery, we invite you to enjoy special discounts and rewards through our Post-Op Perks program.
While scars are unavoidable, our plastic surgeons take special care to place the tummy tuck incision where it can be concealed by underwear and swimsuits. The vast majority of patients say that the scar is worth it in exchange for the impressive improvements they gain.
A tummy tuck will likely make you look like you’ve lost weight with a slimmer waist and flatter belly but it is not a weight loss procedure. Patients typically do not lose a substantial amount of weight.
Despite a minimal loss of pounds, tummy tuck patients typically lose 2 to 3 dress/pants sizes after their surgery depending on the amount of extra skin and fat that is removed.
Medical insurance typically does not cover the cost of a tummy tuck because it is considered elective, cosmetic surgery. More extensive skin removal surgery following massive weight loss may be partly or fully covered if a physician says the procedure is medically necessary.
Results can be maintained indefinitely if you keep your weight stable and don’t become pregnant.
Tummy tuck surgery is considered safer than ever today, thanks to advanced surgical techniques such as longer-lasting numbing agents, and improved pre-op measures that significantly minimize the risk of complications. Weiler Plastic Surgery enjoys an excellent safety record for tummy tuck surgery and all other procedures.
People considering tummy tuck surgery travel from Hammond, Metairie, New Orleans, and throughout Louisiana to our Baton Rouge practice to have one of our surgeons perform the operation. Request a consultation at Weiler Plastic Surgery or call
(225) 399-0001 for an appointment.
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