Toronto Plastic Surgery Clinic
Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic
Dr. Michael J. Weinberg
The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic
247 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B9
Phone: (905) 273-3045
Monday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Clinic
1-66 Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5R 3N8
Phone: (416) 207-9090
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck flattens and firms the abdominal area by removing excess skin and fat and correcting the muscle laxity that is often present after massive weight loss or pregnancy.
In the Greater Toronto Area, the cost of tummy tuck cosmetic surgery will vary with several factors, including the amount of tissue removed and whether the procedure is performed in hospital or at the clinic. The cost of surgery, as well as other detailed information about your procedure, including any potential complications, will be reviewed in detail during your in-depth consultation with Dr. Weinberg.
View the price ranges for tummy tuck and other popular procedures on our Procedure Pricing page
We offer patients a variety of ways to reduce total cost of their cosmetic procedures, such as combining a tummy tuck with other procedures.
A popular combination is a Mommy Makeover. This customized procedure combines a tummy tuck with breast surgery such as breast augmentation with or without a breast lift. Your transformation may also include liposuction. Mommy Makeover surgery involves a single recovery period and may be more cost-effective than having the procedures performed individually.
The mini tummy tuck is a less invasive version of a tummy tuck that is most appropriate for patients who have an isolated pocket of fat immediately below the belly button. This procedure involves a much smaller incision made below the belly button. While experiences vary, the mini tummy tuck typically takes only 45 minutes to perform. Patients are back to work in a few days and can resume normal exercise within 2 to 4 weeks. Whenever possible, the incision is concealed in the lower abdominal fold.
Dr. Weinberg offers the option of a drain-free tummy tuck for qualified patients. This approach uses a Quill™ suture to firmly adhere the overlying skin flap to the muscular abdominal wall, which minimizes any potential space for fluid to accumulate between skin and muscle (eliminating the need for drains altogether). This technique has several advantages, including:
Patients move more easily after surgery and avoid the discomfort sometimes associated with drain removal.
Patients with excess fat but very little to no excess skin may benefit from nonsurgical fat reduction treatments instead of a tummy tuck, such as CoolSculpting®.
Women and men considering tummy tuck surgery want to improve the appearance of a protruding, sagging midsection. They typically have one or more concerns, including:
Candidates for abdominoplasty are in good overall health and do not smoke. Smoking increases the risk of complications both during and after the surgery. A tummy tuck isn’t weight-loss surgery; patients should be near their ideal weight to benefit from the procedure most. During your consultation, Dr. Weinberg discusses the advantages and limitations of tummy tuck surgery to ensure that it’s the correct procedure for you.
To see how a tummy tuck is performed, visit our YouTube channel.
While tummy tucks and liposuction are both body contouring procedures, they provide different benefits.
Most patients benefit from a combination of these procedures. Dr. Weinberg often uses liposuction to give his tummy tuck patients sculpted waists and flanks.
Abdominoplasty is designed to flatten your abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure usually takes about 2 1/2 hours and is almost always performed under general anesthesia.
A tummy tuck can be performed at the clinic or at Trillium Health Centre, where Dr. Weinberg served as Division Head of Plastic Surgery for more than 15 years, depending on patient preference, extent of surgery, and the patient’s general health. Most of our tummy tuck patients choose to have their surgery at the clinic, with its pleasant atmosphere and all the personal attention of a private facility.
As with all surgical procedures, there are possible complications that can occur with a tummy tuck. Dr. Weinberg will discuss potential complications specific to your surgery with you in detail at your consultation. For a discussion of general risks of surgery, review Dr. Weinberg’s Your First Visit page.
As an experienced, Royal-College certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Weinberg is devoted to helping patients reach their cosmetic goals. For over 25 years, he has built a reputation as one of the best plastic surgeons in Mississauga through expertise, experience, and dedication to his patients.
Most of our patients are ready to return to work within 2 to 4 weeks of a regular tummy tuck. Experiences vary after tummy tuck surgery, but recovery generally includes the following:
Dr. Weinberg will discuss and answer questions about specific possible side effects and complications in detail during your consultation.
It’s essential to recognize that tummy tuck is a body contouring surgery, not a weight loss procedure. That said, it’s possible to go down a size or two after surgically removing excess skin and fat. Many patients find that their newly toned and sculpted contours help them look and feel better in clothing, workout gear, and swimwear.
It is best for tummy tuck patients to be at a stable weight before having the surgery, but there are people who lose more weight — or gain weight — after the procedure. Significant weight loss may result in additional excess skin, especially if your skin has lost much of its elasticity.
Results can also be compromised if a patient gains a lot of weight and then loses it again — for example, if a woman gets pregnant after having a tummy tuck.
There is no exact answer to this question, but Dr. Weinberg recommends waiting at least 6 months after having a baby before undergoing abdominoplasty. That’s true even for women who have cesarean section births. Most women lose weight after giving birth, and it’s best to be at or near your pre-pregnancy weight before having a tummy tuck.
As mentioned above, a tummy tuck is often combined with other procedures for a more dramatic result. In addition to liposuction and breast augmentation, some options include:
The removal of excess, stretched skin will definitely reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but may not provide a total “cure” because stretch marks above the belly button usually remain. During your personal consultation, Dr. Weinberg will discuss the degree of improvement you can expect.
Plenty of new moms have tummy tuck surgery, but it’s very important to have a reliable support system in place before the procedure. Helping hands will be essential for several reasons.
You will have to avoid lifting your children for at least 2 weeks after the surgery, for example, and you will need to get plenty of rest to help your recovery go more quickly. Even simple chores can be too much during the initial stages of the recovery, so arrange to have friends or a housekeeper come to your house to help clean and keep things organized.
To learn more about tummy tuck surgery, call our office at (905) 273-3045 (Mississauga) or (416) 207-9090 (Toronto) or request an appointment online. Dr. Weinberg helps men and women from Oakville, Brampton, and beyond achieve their aesthetic goals.
Dr. Weinberg does not endorse or lend his name to any specific product, medication, or device. The information on this page is meant to familiarize prospective patients with some of the commonly available treatments/products and devices in use for specific issues and is intended for general educational purposes only. Decisions regarding treatments in a specific patient must be made in the context of a medical consultation.
