Extended Abdominoplasty Long Island, NY
Serving patients in Huntington Station & Suffolk County, NY
Serving patients in Huntington Station & Suffolk County, NY
After significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, excess skin and laxity can extend beyond the abdomen, affecting the waist, hips, and lower back. For patients seeking comprehensive body contouring that restores balance and proportion, extended abdominoplasty offers transformative results.
At Charlotte Ann Rhee, MD, PC, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee specializes in advanced body contouring procedures that deliver natural, elegant outcomes. With over 30 years of surgical experience, Dr. Rhee combines technical precision and aesthetic artistry to help her patients look and feel their best.
Tightens and reshapes the abdomen, waist, hips, and lower back
3–5 hours
General anesthesia
3–6 weeks
A smoother, flatter abdomen and more defined waistline
Patients after major weight loss or pregnancy seeking comprehensive contouring
An extended abdominoplasty is an advanced form of tummy tuck surgery that goes beyond the traditional abdominoplasty to address a wider area of the torso. In addition to tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin from the midsection, this procedure extends around the sides to contour the flanks and outer thighs.
This approach is ideal for patients who have experienced dramatic body changes due to weight loss, pregnancy, or aging and want to restore a naturally balanced, sculpted silhouette. Dr. Rhee personalizes each extended abdominoplasty to ensure that results look natural and harmonious with your body’s overall proportions.
Extended abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia at Dr. Rhee’s accredited surgical facility.
During the procedure, Dr. Rhee makes a carefully placed incision that extends beyond the hips, allowing her to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, waistline, and lower back. The underlying abdominal muscles are then tightened to reinforce core strength and improve posture.
After tightening and recontouring the area, Dr. Rhee repositions the remaining skin for a smooth, lifted appearance. In many cases, the belly button is repositioned to achieve a natural look. Once satisfied with the contour, she closes the incision with meticulous sutures to minimize visible scarring.
The extended abdominoplasty procedure may also be combined with liposuction or thigh lift techniques for more comprehensive refinement.
An extended abdominoplasty is designed for individuals experiencing:
By addressing these concerns in one surgery, an extended tummy tuck restores more streamlined, proportionate contours to the mid-body.
The extended abdominoplasty procedure targets multiple zones of the torso. This broader approach makes it ideal for patients whose skin laxity extends beyond the front of the abdomen, including the abdomen (upper and lower), waistline, hips, flanks, and lower back.
An extended abdominoplasty provides both functional and aesthetic benefits:
Patients often describe the transformation as liberating, bringing a renewed sense of freedom and self-assurance after years of feeling limited by excess skin or sagging tissue.
You may be an excellent candidate if you:
This procedure is especially beneficial for individuals after bariatric surgery, multiple pregnancies, or major weight loss, where traditional tummy tuck surgery may not fully address the extent of tissue laxity.
After surgery, patients wear a compression garment to reduce swelling and support healing. Small drains may be placed temporarily to collect excess fluid. Light walking is encouraged within a few days to promote circulation.
Most patients can resume light activities within two weeks, with a full recovery and return to strenuous exercise in approximately six weeks. Dr. Rhee provides detailed aftercare instructions and closely monitors healing at post-op appointments. She remains fully available to her patients throughout recovery to ensure a safe, comfortable healing experience.
Results are noticeable immediately, though full refinement develops over several weeks as swelling subsides. Once healed, patients enjoy a smoother, tighter abdomen, a defined waistline, and an elegant contour that enhances their natural body proportions.
With healthy lifestyle habits and a stable weight, results from an extended abdominoplasty are long-lasting, allowing patients to enjoy their refined shape and improved confidence for years to come.
When you come to see Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee, you’re treated by a board-certified female plastic surgeon renowned for her artistry and compassionate approach. With over three decades of surgical experience, Dr. Rhee combines precision and empathy, helping each patient achieve results that look natural and feel authentic.
Her boutique private practice in Huntington Station, NY, offers personalized, concierge-level care for women and men across Suffolk County and Long Island. Every consultation is unhurried, every result refined, and every patient relationship built on trust, respect, and understanding.
Not exactly. While both procedures tighten the abdomen, an extended abdominoplasty (also known as an extended tummy tuck) treats a larger area, including the hips, flanks, and lower back, for a more comprehensive result.
Yes. It is commonly combined with liposuction, thigh lift, or breast surgery as part of a mommy makeover or post-weight-loss body contouring plan.
Yes, but incisions are placed low along the waistline and designed to be easily concealed beneath clothing. Scars fade significantly over time with proper care.
Results are long-lasting, especially when patients maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Aging will continue naturally, but the improvement in body contours is enduring.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Rhee, in a certified facility, extended abdominoplasty is considered a safe procedure, with a low complication rate and highly predictable outcomes.
