Park Plastic Surgery: Frederick K. Park, MD, FACS
4008 Capital Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: (252) 937-5003
Hours:
Monday: 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frederick K. Park specializes in performing tummy tuck surgery at his Rocky Mount, NC, practice. This transformative procedure significantly enhances the confidence of our patients from Greenville, Durham, Raleigh, Wilson, and other nearby cities by removing excess skin and creating a flatter, firmer abdominal area.
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin from the midsection and, in most cases, repairs weakened or separated abdominal muscles, restoring a slimmer waist and a flatter, firmer tummy.
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VIEW PHOTOSGood tummy tuck candidates are in good health and near their ideal weight but have a protruding abdomen or loose, sagging abdominal skin. Even though many tummy tuck patients develop these concerns after having children, pregnancy is only one cause of these changes. Others include:
Certain individuals may not be suited for a tummy tuck due to specific health or lifestyle factors. Patients should also know that a tummy tuck isn’t weight loss surgery; you must maintain a stable weight before and after the procedure to get (and maintain) the best results. Women planning to have more children should also postpone getting a tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck offers several benefits to those seeking to improve the appearance and contour of their abdominal area:
In addition to these cosmetic improvements, tummy tuck surgery includes health benefits for many patients. These include improved posture, reduced stress incontinence, decreased back pain, and correcting a ventral hernia.
It’s easy for qualified patients to finance their procedures through CareCredit®, which offers attractive payment plans for women and men choosing elective cosmetic surgery or nonsurgical treatments.
Learn MoreBecause Dr. Park customizes tummy tuck surgery to address each patient’s specific needs, the cost of a tummy tuck in Rocky Mount, Greenville, Raleigh, and throughout North Carolina can vary significantly. The price depends on the procedure’s complexity, the technique used, and your surgeon’s level of expertise. We will provide you with a specific price quote after you have discussed your procedure with Dr. Park. For a starting price, please visit our Pricing page.
I generally use a technique of high lateral tension and multiple site muscle tightening when necessary to provide a drainless tummy tuck option at my Rocky Mount practice. This technique can achieve beautiful results. In the patient population near their ideal body weight with muscle issues, this is my technique of choice. Drains are used on a case–by–case basis, but I am using fewer drains than I have in the past; now, it is more the exception to have drains placed.
Some of the ways you can prepare for your surgery include:
Plan to wear a button-down or zippered top to the surgical center so you don’t have to lift clothes over your head.
With more than 30 years of experience providing the highest quality aesthetic care at his Rocky Mount practice, Dr. Park is the choice of women and men considering plastic surgery from Greenville, Raleigh, and throughout North Carolina.
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Dr. Park tailors each tummy tuck to the patient’s unique needs and cosmetic goals. He often uses one of the following techniques:
This technique is best suited for most patients and addresses a variety of concerns.
Also known as a belt lipectomy, this technique extends the incision to offer more comprehensive body contouring.
This technique is a more limited procedure suited for a smaller set of patients with specific needs.
Each technique offers distinct benefits depending on your specific goals. Dr. Park will help determine the best tummy tuck approach for you during your consultation.
A drainless tummy tuck is a variation of the traditional tummy tuck that eliminates the need for postoperative drains, which are typically used to remove excess fluid. Dr. Park often prefers this method as it can reduce the risk of complications, streamline the recovery process, and provide a more comfortable healing experience with fewer follow-up visits. Additionally, it can help minimize the chances of fluid accumulation and improve overall patient satisfaction.
A tummy tuck doesn’t always include muscle repair; for some patients, it isn’t necessary. Dr. Park’s extensive experience has shown that many patients are satisfied with the results even without muscle repair, particularly when their main goal is to remove excess skin rather than address muscle separation. By forgoing muscle tightening, the surgery is shorter, recovery is more comfortable, and patients can resume their regular activities sooner.
Dr. Park often combines tummy tuck surgery with other body contouring and breast enhancement procedures. This combination surgery, sometimes called a mommy makeover, produces more comprehensive results.
Popular options include:
Neither procedure is inherently better than the other; the best option depends on your individual needs. Here’s how a tummy tuck and liposuction compare:
| Tummy Tuck | Liposuction |
|---|---|
| Removes excess skin | Removes excess fat |
| Repairs bulging abdominal muscles (diastasis recti correction) | Targets specific fat pockets |
| Reshapes the bellybutton | Contours and smooths the body |
| Provides a more toned, flat abdomen | Focuses on reducing fat in localized areas |
| Ideal for patients with significant skin laxity or muscle separation | Best for those with stubborn fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise |
For many patients, combining these procedures can achieve optimal results, restoring smooth, firm contours to the abdominal area. To better understand which option is right for you, read our breakdown of a tummy tuck vs liposuction.
Your recovery experience depends on the complexity of your surgery, your body’s rate of healing, and the physical demands of your job.
Here’s a typical recovery timeline:
Week 1:
Weeks 1-2:
Week 3:
Weeks 6-8:
If you’re looking for a tummy tuck surgeon in Raleigh, Greenville, or anywhere else in North Carolina, you can request a consultation with Dr. Park at our Rocky Mount location by using the online form. Or give us a call at (252) 937-5003 to schedule an appointment.
A full tummy tuck removes the stretch marks below the bellybutton (along with skin) and moves stretch marks (and skin) from above the bellybutton down below it where they aren’t as noticeable.
Yes, but waiting to have a tummy tuck until you are finished having children is a good idea. Pregnancy will likely reverse the improvements from your tummy tuck and create the need for another tummy tuck.
Once free from the excess skin, fat deposits, and tummy bulge, abdominoplasty patients typically lose 2 to 3 clothing sizes.
Don’t expect significant weight loss with a tummy tuck. You will probably appear to have lost weight, which motivates many patients to lead a healthy lifestyle.
You will keep your bellybutton, but it will likely look better after abdominoplasty. Dr. Park carefully releases it from the surrounding stretched abdominal skin, pulls the skin down to the pubic area, creates a new opening for the bellybutton, trims away the excess, and carefully stitches the bellybutton in place. The skin surrounding your bellybutton after surgery will be smooth and firm, much like before pregnancy or weight loss.
Tummy tuck surgery leaves a permanent scar that runs along the lower abdomen from hip to hip bone. Most people find these scars are an acceptable trade-off for a significantly improved shape.
Dr. Park believes tummy tucks pose a higher risk than other plastic surgery procedures. You should understand that the risk of blood clots and embolism is real, and you should carefully consider that when embarking on this type of surgery. A tummy tuck is safe and effective when performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon who carefully screens patients.
Tummy tuck results last indefinitely if you maintain your weight and do not become pregnant.
