Body procedures
Tummy tuck in Bend, Oregon
Create a smoother, firmer abdominal contour.
A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, removes excess abdominal skin and fat and can tighten weakened or separated abdominal muscles. It is designed to improve loose or sagging abdominal contours after pregnancy, weight changes, aging, or prior surgery.
Create the abdominal contour you want
- 1Show Dr. Borsting the areas you want to smooth and sculpt.
- 2Explore what skin removal, muscle repair, and contouring can create.
- 3Build a recovery plan that works with your life.
See what this procedure can do
Discover the changes it can create, what shapes the final result, and whether it may fit your goals.
The changes you may see
- Loose or sagging abdominal skin
- Lower-abdominal contour concerns
- Abdominal-wall laxity when the examination supports repair
What shapes the result
- Weight loss or every source of abdominal fullness
- All stretch marks
- A scar-free change in abdominal contour
Could this be right for you?
Timing and recovery support matter as much as anatomy. A consultation reviews whether the operation and its limits fit your current situation.
- Your weight has a stable pattern.
- You want to address loose abdominal skin or contour.
- You understand that the operation creates a permanent lower-abdominal scar.
- You can avoid nicotine and follow the care plan.
- You can arrange transportation and help during early recovery.
Shape the right tummy tuck for your body
Procedure labels do not decide the operation. Dr. Borsting first evaluates skin, fat distribution, the abdominal wall, existing scars, and your priorities.
- Skin
- The amount and location of loose skin affect the incision and the amount of tissue that may be removed.
- Abdominal wall
- The examination looks for laxity or separation that may change the surgical plan.
- Localized fat
- Liposuction and skin removal address different concerns. Either, both, or neither may fit the findings.
- Existing scars
- Prior operations and scars can affect incision planning and what the procedure can change.
Tummy tuck and liposuction are not substitutes
A direct comparison can help identify the question that belongs in your consultation.
- Tummy tuck
- Removes excess abdominal skin and may address the abdominal wall. It creates a lower-abdominal scar.
- Liposuction
- Removes localized fat. It does not remove substantial loose skin or repair the abdominal wall.
Turn your goals into a surgical plan
A tummy tuck is not one fixed operation. Your consultation establishes what needs treatment and what the operation would require from you.
- 1
Examination
Dr. Borsting reviews your skin, fat distribution, abdominal wall, navel, existing scars, and areas of concern.
- 2
Scar plan
Discuss the likely location and length of the lower-abdominal scar and whether the navel may be involved.
- 3
Life after surgery
Review work, lifting, exercise, transportation, caregiving, and the help available at home.
Prepare for a supported recovery
Recovery varies with the extent of surgery, your health, your work, and how you heal. Swelling and scar change continue after early soreness improves.
- Arrange transportation after surgery and help at home during early recovery.
- Follow the instructions for dressings, incision care, medications, activity, and follow-up.
- Ask how temporary drains or a compression garment would change your daily plan if they are used.
Know what to expect
Your exact plan has its own risk profile. Possible complications can include:
- Bleeding, infection, or fluid accumulation
- Poor wound healing, changes in sensation, or an unfavorable scar
- Asymmetry, skin or fat loss, or blood clots
- Anesthesia complications or another operation
Dr. Borsting will explain the risks that apply to your exact plan and answer your questions before you decide.
Tummy tuck cost
The total cost depends on the extent of surgery, anesthesia, surgical-facility fees, medical testing, prescriptions, and postoperative garments. You will receive individualized pricing after Dr. Borsting examines you and defines the surgical plan.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a tummy tuck a weight-loss procedure?
- No. A tummy tuck reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and, when appropriate, tightening the abdominal wall. Candidates should be near a stable weight.
- Will I have a scar?
- Yes. A tummy tuck creates a permanent lower-abdominal scar. Its length depends on the amount and location of excess skin. The scar usually fades with time but does not disappear.
- Should I wait until after pregnancy?
- Future pregnancy can stretch the skin and abdominal wall again. Patients planning another pregnancy are usually advised to wait.
- How long is recovery?
- Recovery depends on the extent of surgery, your work, your health, and how your body heals. Expect restrictions on lifting and exercise until Dr. Borsting clears you.
More about tummy tuck
Read practical guides about procedure choices, preparation, and recovery before your consultation.
Meet the surgeon behind your plan.
Dr. Borsting pairs board-certified training with an artistic eye and a warm, direct approach. Your plan begins with the result you want and is shaped around the body and life you have now.
- Credential
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Local practice
- Proudly serving Bend, Oregon. 2450 NE Mary Rose Pl, Suite 220, Bend, OR 97701
Explore a smoother, firmer abdominal contour
A consultation can clarify whether skin, localized fat, the abdominal wall, or another concern should guide the plan.