Body Procedure
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess abdominal skin and can tighten separated abdominal muscles when appropriate. In Cherry Creek, Dr. Barker plans tummy tuck surgery around skin laxity, abdominal wall support, incision placement, and whether liposuction or mommy makeover procedures should be combined.
Peak Plastic Surgery Center
Your plan is created and performed by Dr. Eric Barker, MD, a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, and confirmed only after a private, in-person consultation. Individual results vary.
Fellowship-trained plastic surgeon
Dr. Eric Barker, MD
Cherry Creek, Denver
4500 Cherry Creek South Dr, Ste 425, Denver, CO 80246
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A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess abdominal skin and can tighten separated abdominal muscles when appropriate. In Cherry Creek, Dr. Barker plans tummy tuck surgery around skin laxity, abdominal wall support, incision placement, and whether liposuction or mommy makeover procedures should be combined.
Candidates often have loose abdominal skin after pregnancy, weight change, or GLP-1 assisted weight loss, and are at a stable point in their health and goals. Every recommendation is confirmed during a private consultation in Denver after health history, anatomy, goals, timing, and recovery expectations are reviewed.
Schedule a private consultation or call (720) 500-3815 to discuss timing, candidacy, and realistic options.
Candidates often have loose abdominal skin after pregnancy, weight change, or GLP-1 assisted weight loss, and are at a stable point in their health and goals. Every recommendation is confirmed during a private consultation in Denver after health history, anatomy, goals, timing, and recovery expectations are reviewed.
Planning may include full abdominoplasty, mini tummy tuck, muscle repair, belly button refinement, and selective liposuction. The surgical plan depends on where laxity sits and how much contour change is realistic.
Patients usually plan meaningful downtime, support garments, walking early, and gradual activity return. Core exercise and heavy lifting return later after follow-up clearance.
Cost depends on procedure type, muscle repair, liposuction, surgical time, anesthesia, and facility details. Pricing is confirmed during consultation, with financing options available (subject to credit approval).
Procedure FAQ
These questions and answers are here to help you prepare for your consultation. Individual results vary, and any recommendation is made after an in-person evaluation.
Liposuction reduces localized fat. A tummy tuck addresses loose skin and may repair abdominal wall separation when appropriate.
Yes, it is commonly considered as part of a mommy makeover when the patient is a good candidate for combined surgery.
A mini tummy tuck may fit limited lower-abdominal laxity. Full abdominoplasty is considered when laxity or muscle concerns extend more broadly.
Recovery is staged. Many patients need several weeks before more normal activity, with exercise returning later after surgeon clearance.
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Review goals, health history, anatomy, prior procedures, and recovery constraints.
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Confirm technique options, alternatives, risks, expected downtime, and whether staging is needed.
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Use approved pre-care instructions, photography, consent review, and scheduling guidance.
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Return for post-care milestones and activity clearance based on the actual procedure.
