Body · Columbia, SC

Tummy Tuck

Dual Board Certified Private On-Site Surgery Center Every Consultation With Dr. Carlin In Columbia Since 1998
Dr. Carlin at Carlin Plastic Surgery
The Procedure

Remove Excess Skin And Fat From Your Abdomen

Our bodies change considerably as we age. After pregnancy or significant weight loss, the abdominal muscles and skin can sag, and no amount of diet or exercise fully restores a youthful tummy. A tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — can give you a smoother, taut appearance, and help you feel more confident in your own skin.

Performed by Dr. Brett Carlin, M.D., F.A.C.S., the procedure removes extra skin and fat while tightening the abdominal muscles, helping both men and women achieve a flatter, more youthful abdomen. For many, the ultimate benefit is a rise in self-esteem once the body has returned to its pre-pregnancy form.

Common Questions

Tummy Tuck, Answered


What does a tummy tuck do?

It removes excess abdominal skin and fat and tightens the underlying muscle, producing a smoother, flatter, taut abdomen.

Who is a tummy tuck for?

Both men and women who are bothered by loose skin and a stubborn abdominal “pooch” after pregnancy or significant weight loss — changes that diet and exercise alone can't fully correct.

Where is the surgery performed?

In our own private surgery center at the practice in West Columbia — not a hospital. The same team you meet at your consultation cares for you on the day of surgery and through recovery.

Do you accept insurance?

No. Carlin Plastic Surgery does not accept insurance. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and CareCredit financing.

What are your office hours?

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on Friday. After hours, surgical patients can reach Dr. Carlin through our answering service. Directions and contact details.

What happens at a first visit?

Every consultation is with Dr. Carlin himself. What to expect as a new patient, and what our patients say about the experience.

Patient Story
“Great doctor & staff Love me results ! Dr. Carlin was amazing did a great job on my procedure (tummy tuck ) !”
★★★★★Tina Washington · Google
Tummy Tuck patient of Carlin Plastic Surgery, West Columbia SC
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(803) 926-0969
3634 Sunset Blvd, Suite B · West Columbia, SC 29169