At Appleby Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of techniques (mini, traditional, extended, fleur-de-lis, circumferential, and reverse abdominoplasty), tailored to your anatomy, goals, and previous surgical history. Whether you're addressing changes after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or aging, our goal is to have you feel more confident in your shape and in your clothes.
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes extra skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens weakened or separated ab muscles. A reverse tummy tuck achieves a similar goal, but through incisions placed under the breasts to address excess tissue in the upper abdomen.
Reverse Tummy Tuck
(Abdominoplasty)
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or as part of a Mommy Makeover
Combination with a breast lift or breast reduction,
to contour surrounding areas.
Strategic liposuction
(diastasis recti, or “ab separation”).
Muscle repair
Removal of stretched or sagging skin.
Most procedures are performed under general anesthesia, and your surgeon will advise on whether a standard or reverse approach—or a combination—is right for you.
how it
works—
Your procedure may include:
A tummy tuck involves removing loose skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightening the abdominal wall, if needed. The specific technique used is determined by the amount of excess skin and fat. Overweight people who plan to lose weight should put off all body shaping surgeries until they reach a stable weight.
A reverse tummy tuck targets laxity in the upper abdomen using incisions concealed in the breast crease. Reverse abdominoplasty is used for patients who’ve already had lower abdominal surgery or who don’t need correction below the navel.
what to
expect—
Your surgeon and nurse will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
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A feeling of tightness or soreness, similar to a deep workout.
Wearing a compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks to support healing.
Numbness or mild sensitivity, which fades over time.
Most patients return to desk work within a week.
In general, here’s what most tummy tuck patients experience
Tummy Tuck
Procedure —
Final results become visible over 3 to 6 months as swelling subsides and scars fade.
Full result
Swelling continues to improve. Most patients have returned to desk work and light activity
4–6 weeks
Soreness, swelling, and difficulty standing upright. Support garments required.
First week
Typically 2 to 4 hours under general anesthesia. Incisions vary by procedure type.
Surgery
We’ll assess skin tone, fat distribution, and muscle integrity to recommend the right technique.
Consultation
what to expect
stage
Tummy Tuck
in Burlington, Ontario
Appleby Plastic Surgery is a Burlington-based practice serving patients throughout Halton and the greater Hamilton area. Our surgeons perform tummy tuck procedures at our Burlington facility, giving local patients access to advanced technique and consistent aftercare without traveling into Toronto.
Many of our tummy tuck patients come to us after pregnancy or significant weight loss, looking to address loose skin and separated abdominal muscles that diet and exercise alone can't fully correct. Every consultation starts with an honest assessment of whether a full tummy tuck, a mini tummy tuck, or a combination procedure like a mommy makeover is the better fit for your goals.
Patients travel to our Burlington clinic from Oakville, Milton, Hamilton, and across the Halton region for this level of surgical experience and a genuinely personalized consultation process.
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Yes. We regularly see patients from Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, and across the Halton region.
Do you see patients from outside Burlington?
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All procedures are performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons at our accredited Burlington surgical facility.
Who performs tummy tuck surgery at Appleby Plastic Surgery?
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Cost depends on the extent of correction needed, whether muscle repair is required, and if the procedure is combined with liposuction or other work. We provide exact pricing during a personal consultation, since every surgical plan is different.
How much does a tummy tuck cost in Burlington?
FAQs ABOUT
Tummy Tuck—
The specific technique used is determined by the amount and location of excess skin and fat. A tummy tuck addresses the lower abdomen, while a reverse tummy tuck tightens the upper abdomen. Your anatomy and previous surgeries will guide our recommendation.
Will there be visible scars?
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Absolutely. Many patients combine this with Liposuction, a Breast Lift, or as part of a Mommy Makeover.
Can I combine a tummy tuck with other surgeries?
Most people return to desk work in 10 to 14 days and resume light activity by week 4. Full healing continues over several months.
How long is the recovery?
Stretch marks located on the skin that’s removed will be gone. Others may be less visible as the skin is tightened.
Does this procedure remove stretch marks?
Yes, but we place incisions strategically to be hidden by underwear or in the breast fold. Scars fade significantly over time with proper care.
why choose
appleby—
Our clinic was designed to make your experience easier—from streamlined consults to overnight care, and everything in between.
Team of top-tier surgeons
collaborating to craft your ideal outcome.
Technical mastery
to handle complex cases and deliver results that restore confidence.
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A final result that meets our high standards and achieves your goal.
Precision-focused results
to ensure your entire experience, from consult to recovery, is positive.