Tummy Tuck in Mansfield,
and Fort Worth Texas

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, we offer tummy tuck and the following abdominoplasty procedures:

Traditional abdominoplasty
Mini tummy tuck
Mommy makeover tummy tuck
Endoscopic assisted mini tummy tuck with umbilical float
Avelar lipoabdominoplasty
Revision or secondary abominoplasty
Abdominoplasty scar revision
Post bariatric Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty
Male diastasis recti repair
Ventral hernia repair / umbilical hernia repair

Consultations are complimentary at Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center. We happily perform tummy tuck abdominoplasty surgery on clients from across the DFW Metroplex including, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Burleson, Corsicana, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Waxahachie, Corsicana, Duncanville, DeSoto Plano, and Tyler, Texas.

There are various degrees of a tummy tuck - abdominoplasty procedures and this determination is directly dependent upon the amount of loose skin, underlying fat, stretch marks, abdominal scars, and the laxity of your underlying abdominal muscles, otherwise known as a diastasis rectus defect.

For patients whose underlying abdominal muscles have minimal weakness and minimal loose skin-especially if isolated to the lower abdomen below the belly button, then a mini tummy tuck may be considered. In contrast, individuals with moderate to severe amounts of loose skin, stretch marks, and abdominal wall weakness will benefit from a full traditional abdominoplasty procedure. Following successful bariatric surgery or after massive weight loss, patients may consider post bariatric body contouring with an extended abdominoplasty along with a fleur-de-lis vertical abdominoplasty to remove excessive and redundant skin in the midline.

It is also possible to undergo simultaneous liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, back, or pubic region to compliment the abdominoplasty procedure. This combination procedure–tummy tuck with liposuction–is also known as a lipoabdominoplasty or Avelar abdominoplasty.

Previous unsuccessful abdominoplasty with the development of scar widening, dog-ear deformity, recurrence of the muscular diastasis defect, or the development of an abdominal hernia may need revision abdominoplasty. If you are unhappy with your previous abdominoplasty result, Dr. Michael Thornton will be happy to see you for a complimentary consultation to review your options.

Finally, a mommy makeover abdominoplasty is to restore your tummy to your pre-pregnancy days by combining a traditional tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck with cosmetic breast restoration surgery, including either a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction surgery.

What can I expect during my consultation?

During your consultation, you will meet privately and exclusively with Dr. Michael Thornton where you will collectively share in the decision making process about your personal needs, desires, and expectations. Although well qualified, we choose not use patient coordinators, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants to perform your consultation. Dr. Thornton will complete a thorough medical history and perform a careful examination, including the identification of underlying hernias and location of previous scars. Most importantly, he will formulate a personal surgical plan that is best suited for your body anatomy. The extent of the tummy tuck depends on the amount of excess skin, fat and the laxity of the underlying abdominal muscles. In circumstances where there is minimal weakening of the muscle and minimal skin excess, a mini tummy tuck can be performed. In addition, for those individuals requiring liposuction of the upper abdomen and flanks, a lipoabdominoplasty can be performed to provide the best aesthetic result. Lastly, because of Dr. Michael Thornton’s general surgery background, he has the added ability to repair any underlying abdominal hernias that may complicate your tummy tuck procedure.

Where will my surgery take place?

All tummy tuck – abdominoplasty procedures are performed at Baylor Surgicare at Mansfield, a AAAHC certified out-patient surgery center, located in Mansfield, Texas. On average, the procedure will take 3 – 5 hours to complete, depending upon the complexity of the case or if additional liposuction will be performed. Furthermore, all tummy tuck procedures are performed using general anesthesia as provided by board-certified anesthesiologists. We do not perform or believe in performing ‘awake’ tummy tuck – abdominoplasty.

Expertise of Dr. Michael Thornton

During his cosmetic surgery fellowship, Dr. Michael Thornton was specifically trained in both traditional and modern techniques in abdominoplasty – tummy tuck and liposuction surgery and has successfully performed a full array of abdominoplasty procedures including traditional abdominoplasty, Avelar abdominoplasty, mini tummy tuck, endoscopic assisted abdominoplasty with umbilical float, and abdominoplasty revision. Dr. Thornton attends yearly national cosmetic surgery meetings and participates in advanced abdominoplasty courses to offer you the latest techniques available.