Body Procedures · Norwalk
Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
The gold standard for recreating a youthful abdomen.
Illustrative photography. Not a patient result.
Overview
About the procedure.
Diet- and exercise-resistant fat, loose skin, stretch marks, and loss of muscle tone are common after pregnancy, childbirth, and weight loss — and the most disciplined routine cannot reverse them. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat, rearranges the belly button, and repairs the stomach muscles split during pregnancy. Most stretch marks above the navel are removed as well.
Beyond appearance, tightening the abdominal muscles increases core strength, improves posture, and narrows the waist, recreating a youthful “S” curve. Dr. Kirwan uses a drainless technique with progressive tension sutures for enhanced comfort and a lower risk of fluid collection.
- Incision
- Hidden below the panty line
- Drains
- None — drainless technique
- Anesthesia
- Local with conscious sedation
- Muscle repair
- Included
General estimates only. Technique, health, and healing affect timing; your surgical plan will be specific to you.
The technique
Considered, not templated.
A concealed incision.
The incision sits below the upper panty line, easily hidden in underwear or a bikini bottom, with a second small opening shaped around the navel.
Muscle repair.
The vertical abdominal muscles are sewn back together, repairing the gap in the linea alba for a flatter, stronger core.
Re-draping and a natural navel.
Excess skin and fat are removed, the skin is re-draped, and a new, natural-looking navel is fashioned. Liposuction contours the abdomen and flanks.
Drainless closure.
Progressive tension sutures beneath the skin remove the need for drains, speed healing, and reduce the risk of seromas.
Results
Abdominoplasty patient results.
Comparison 46B2AC4829A3 · Abdominoplasty, side view. Repeated source panels have conflicting follow-up labels; timing is not asserted.
Dr. Kirwan patient result
Comparison 44807097E2B4 · Abdominoplasty revision after a prior mini tummy tuck, oblique view. Follow-up interval not specified. The earlier procedure is history, not a service offered here.
Dr. Kirwan patient result
Comparison 52F203626AD3 · Abdominoplasty, front view. Repeated source panels have conflicting follow-up labels; timing is not asserted.
Dr. Kirwan patient result
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A little clarity
Good questions.
Honest answers.
There is no question too small to bring to your consultation.
Ask us a questionWill I have drains?
No drains. Dr. Kirwan uses a drainless technique with progressive tension sutures for enhanced comfort and reduced risk of fluid collection.
Will I meet Dr. Kirwan personally at my consultation?
Yes. Every patient is a VIP. From your first consultation through your last follow-up visit, you see Dr. Kirwan himself at every single appointment. He is available to you before, during, and after your procedure.
Where is surgery performed?
Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation in Dr. Kirwan’s AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Norwalk, Connecticut. Patients unsuitable for conscious sedation for medical or other reasons are treated at Greenwich Hospital / the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Ambulatory Surgical Center, or Sasco Hill Surgery Center in Southport. The practice confirms the facility and anesthesia plan for each patient.
How do I know whether I am a candidate?
Candidacy depends on your health, anatomy, and goals, not a specific age. The only way to know for certain is a one-on-one consultation, where your medical history and aesthetic goals are reviewed and the appropriate options are explained.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Use the form on this page or call the practice at (203) 838-8844. Every consultation is a one-on-one evaluation with Dr. Kirwan.
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The next step is a conversation
No need to have
all the answers.
Bring your questions, your hopes, and your hesitations. Start with a private consultation with Dr. Kirwan.