Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
2 Pond Park Road #308
Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: (781) 740-7840
Monday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
6b Amelia Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: (781) 740-7840
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tummy Tuck in Boston
Women and men alike value a toned, comfortable abdominal area. When genetics, pregnancy, or major weight changes lead to weakened muscles, sagging skin, or excess fat, clothing options can become limited, and self-confidence can suffer. Dr. Dax Guenther performs tummy tuck surgery for Boston-area patients at his Hingham and Nantucket practice locations to tighten muscles, remove excess skin, and restore a firmer contour.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Before & After Photos
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What Are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?
Dr. Dax understands that each patient has different needs and goals. We listen carefully to our patients and collaborate with them to give them the individualized treatment that befits their unique bodies. Dr. Dax performs a personal assessment of each patient and uses his thorough experience and training to:
- Restore abdominal muscles damaged by conditions such as pregnancy
- Remove stretch marks and superfluous skin
- Tighten the abdomen and waist areas
- Extract excess abdominal fat
In your private consultation with Dr. Dax in Boston, he will answer all your tummy tuck questions and work with you to determine which course of action will best benefit you. His advanced surgical techniques allow him to maximize your satisfaction with your newly toned body.
Meet 'Dr. Dax'
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
With impeccable credentials and a personable bedside manner, Dr. Dax gives his patients confidence and peace of mind from their initial consultations through follow-up appointments. He established his boutique private practice in 2012 and is among the best plastic surgeons in the Boston area.
Meet Dr. Dax
How Is a Tummy Tuck Performed?
In order to respond to your specific requirements, Dr. Dax offers all forms of abdominoplasty. He adapts his highly refined techniques to fulfill your unique surgery goals. For women, Dr. Dax often combines this procedure with breast augmentation or breast lift—a package surgery known as a mommy makeover that also sometimes incorporates labiaplasty.
Tummy Tuck With Liposuction
Dr. Dax routinely uses liposuction during abdominoplasty, a procedure known as lipoabdominoplasty. By suctioning out pockets of fat, Dr. Dax ensures the abdomen is evenly contoured. The addition of liposuction improves the results dramatically without requiring any additional recovery time.
Diastasis & Muscle Repair
In addition to removing excess skin and fat, a tummy tuck also addresses stretched and weakened abdominal muscles. Many patients develop diastasis recti—a separation of the abdominal muscles—after pregnancy or significant weight changes, and repairing this condition is a key part of restoring core strength and a flatter midsection. Dr. Dax takes extra care to keep the incision and the resulting scar low on the abdomen so it remains hidden by underwear or a bikini bottom.
In a full tummy tuck, one incision encircles the navel, while another U- or V-shaped incision stretches from hip to hip. Dr. Dax repairs abdominal muscles stretched and weakened by pregnancy or excess weight.
Dr. Dax uses internal sutures to tighten the abdominal muscles and uses liposuction to contour the area. He removes excess skin and then creates an aesthetically pleasing navel. He closes the incision with advanced suturing techniques. The resulting scar is shown here on the right.
Protecting Your Belly Button
Dr. Dax ensures a natural navel shape and position after abdominoplasty, and he takes pride in camouflaging the scars to conceal them. Many tummy tuck methods distort or even obscure the navel; because it is our only innate scar, Dr. Dax knows the importance of maintaining its natural appearance.
What Is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini tummy tuck is appropriate for patients whose aesthetic concerns are limited to the lower abdomen. Dr. Dax makes a single, horizontal incision just above the pubic area. However, the majority of abdominoplasty patients are best served by a full tummy tuck, meaning Dr. Dax makes an additional incision around the navel.
A Reputation Built on Results
Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos
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Don’t just take our word for it. Browse our photo gallery of Dr. Dax’s actual tummy tuck patients to see the excellent outcomes he achieves. Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Long Is a Tummy Tuck Recovery?
Most patients can expect an overall recovery period of several weeks, with initial healing and a return to daily routines happening within about 2 weeks. After surgery, you’ll be placed in a compression garment to support healing, and any drains used are typically removed within the first few days at the clinic.
Most abdominoplasty patients spend one night under medical supervision for added comfort and safety. While you may resume everyday activities relatively quickly, Dr. Dax will advise avoiding lifting more than 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks. Abdominal exercises and sports can usually be restarted after about 3 months.
Scar length depends on the amount of extra skin being addressed. A mini-abdominoplasty leaves a shorter scar below the waistline, while more extensive procedures—such as a full tummy tuck or body lift—may require a longer incision that extends around the lower torso.
How Much Is a Tummy Tuck in Boston?
The cost of a tummy tuck in the Boston, MA, area can vary quite a bit, depending on the techniques used and the training and expertise of the plastic surgeon. When you are quoted a price for a tummy tuck, it may include:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Hospital or surgical facility costs
- Anesthesia fees
- Prescription medications
- Medical tests
Even though it’s a cosmetic procedure, a tummy tuck is major surgery, and shopping for the lowest cost isn’t a good way to select your plastic surgeon. Choosing a board-certified, experienced surgeon who is experienced performing abdominoplasty should be your top priority. Coastal Plastic Surgery partners with CareCredit® for qualified patients who wish to finance their procedures.
If you’re ready to learn more about how board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dax Guenther can help you achieve a flat, toned stomach, request a consultation online, or call us at (781) 740-7840 to speak with one of our team members today.
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