Dr. Brian Shafa | Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills 310-364-5262
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Sculpted, Confident, and Customized to You

A tummy tuck does more than flatten your stomach. By removing excess skin, tightening separated muscles, and refining your waistline, it restores the core strength and definition that pregnancy, weight changes, and aging can take away. Dr. Brian Shafa approaches every abdominoplasty as a custom procedure, matching the technique to your anatomy and goals rather than applying one method to everyone. The result is a firmer, more contoured midsection that looks natural and lasts. Your consultation begins with a clear, honest conversation about what's possible for your body.

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Brian Shafa, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The journey to a face, body, or breast enhancement can be a distinct pleasure when you are under the care of Dr. Shafa. His approach is personalized, comprehensive, and focused on you. For exceptional surgical outcomes performed in a warm, stress-free, empowering environment, you deserve to be treated by Dr. Shafa. He employs the most advanced surgical techniques for a result that appears natural, elegant, and refined.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

The journey to a face, body, or breast enhancement can be a distinct pleasure when you are under the care of Dr. Shafa. His approach is personalized, comprehensive, and focused on you. For exceptional surgical outcomes performed in a warm, stress-free, empowering environment, you deserve to be treated by Dr. Shafa. He employs the most advanced surgical techniques for a result that appears natural, elegant, and refined.

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Types of Tummy Tucks: Which Is Right for You?

Dr. Shafa customizes every tummy tuck procedure based on your anatomy and goals — each abdominoplasty in Beverly Hills is uniquely tailored for natural, sculpted results.

  • Standard Tummy Tuck: Ideal for post-pregnancy or weight loss. Tightens muscles and removes excess skin from the lower abdomen.
  • Extended Tummy Tuck: Targets "love handles" and flanks. Ideal for major weight loss patients.
  • Mini Tummy Tuck: For those with minimal sagging below the belly button. Less invasive with a shorter recovery.
  • Reverse Tummy Tuck: Focuses on skin tightening above the belly button, often paired with breast procedures.
  • HD Tummy Tuck: This advanced procedure combines a traditional tummy tuck with high-definition liposuction to remove excess fat and sculpt the abdominal muscles for a more defined, athletic look.

What are the Benefits of an Abdominoplasty Procedure?

Whether due to pregnancy, weight changes, or aging, the abdominal area can lose firmness and definition over time. A tummy tuck addresses these concerns by removing excess skin and fat, tightening underlying muscles, and enhancing overall contour.

  • Removes excess fat and skin: Eliminates the “muffin top,” love handles, and lower belly bulge.
  • Repairs abdominal muscles: Strengthens separated or weakened muscles (common after childbirth).
  • Defines your waistline: Accentuates a natural hourglass figure for a balanced shape.
  • Improves belly button appearance: Corrects misshapen, stretched, or “sad” belly buttons.
  • Reduces stretch marks: Especially those below the belly button area.

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Tummy Tuck Recovery Timeline

Day of Surgery

  • Wear a compression garment to control swelling
  • Surgical drains may be placed
  • You’ll need assistance for the first 24–48 hours
  • Follow all aftercare instructions closely

3–7 Days After

  • Avoid bending, lifting, and standing for long periods
  • Pain and tenderness are normal and manageable with medication
  • Focus on a light diet, hydration, and fiber intake
  • Avoid alcohol, sun exposure, and smoking

2–3 Weeks After

  • Return to work if your job isn’t physically demanding
  • Gradually increase light activity
  • Follow up with Dr. Shafa to monitor healing

2–3 Months After

  • Bruising and swelling mostly resolved
  • Resume normal exercise (pending surgeon approval)

12 Months After

  • Scars fade significantly
  • Enjoy your long-term, sculpted results

Financing Options at Brian Shafa Plastic Surgery

CareCredit® – A flexible healthcare financing option that allows you to break your payments into manageable monthly installments.

PatientFi – PatientFi is a financial-technology platform that partners with healthcare providers to offer patients transparent, soft‑credit‑check financing and wallet‑friendly monthly payment plans for elective medical, dental, and aesthetic procedures—making care more accessible and helping both patients and practices bridge cost barriers.

Cherry - Cherry makes it easier to move forward with your aesthetic goals now and pay over time with flexible financing options. Patients can explore true 0% APR plans, interest-bearing plans with APRs as low as 5.99%, no hard credit checks, no hidden fees, and approvals up to $65,000.

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