Anne Taylor, MD: Aesthetica Surgery & Spa
7227 North High Street #256
Worthington, OH 43085
Phone: (614) 569-2649
Monday–Wednesday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
At her practice in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Anne Taylor loves performing tummy tuck surgery because it can be life-changing for patients. The waistline is a problem area for many men and women, but it can be especially problematic for those with sagging skin and muscle laxity. These issues, often present in women who have had children and individuals who have gone through major weight fluctuations, cannot be fixed with diet and exercise alone. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Taylor has helped hundreds of individuals achieve flat, firm midsections and improved body confidence with tummy tuck surgery. Through a personal conversation and a physical assessment, she identifies your issues and develops a customized surgical plan designed to achieve the results you want.
Request a consultation online to discuss your tummy tuck with Dr. Taylor, or call our office at (614) 569-2649 to schedule an appointment. Aesthetica Surgery & Spa sees patients from Columbus, Ohio, Dublin, and surrounding areas.
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
A tummy tuck is normally most beneficial for those who are at a healthy weight. This procedure provides one or more of the following improvements:
During your consultation, Dr. Taylor will perform a physical exam and talk with you about the improvements you’d like to attain. She will then create your surgical plan, which will account for your unique needs, body type, and cosmetic goals. She may recommend a tummy tuck alone or as part of a combination of procedures to give you the improvements you want.
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Different bodies require different techniques, which is why Dr. Taylor approaches every tummy tuck as unique. She customizes each procedure to accommodate individual physical characteristics and personal aesthetics. Dr. Taylor will spend a significant amount of time with your during your consultation to understand your goals for abdominoplasty and perform a thorough physical evaluation. She uses this information to determine which tummy tuck procedure is right for you.
Post-Pregnancy Tummy Tuck: In this Fox 28 video, Dr. Taylor talks about how a tummy tuck can help a mother regain her pre-pregnancy figure.
The cost of a tummy tuck at our Columbus, Ohio, practice ranges based on several factors, including the type of tummy tuck being performed (i.e., mini, standard, or extended) and the complexity of your procedure. As you might expect, having additional procedures during the same surgery increases the total cost. Our procedure pricing includes surgeon’s fees and anesthesia fees. Review this related blog post for more information.
At your consultation, you will be provided with a written estimate for your specific surgery. While cost is a necessary consideration, we recommend prioritizing your plastic surgeon’s qualifications and experience over cost. Your safety and the quality of your tummy tuck results matter more than paying the lowest price.
Tummy tuck surgery is performed at our accredited surgery suite. A board-certified anesthesiologist administers general anesthesia for your safety and comfort. Most patients are able to return home the day of their procedure, so please arrange for transportation.
Dr. Taylor will place a horizontal incision low between the hip bones so that any scarring can be easily hidden underneath clothing or a swimsuit. The length and number of incisions will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your physical characteristics. Dr. Taylor removes excess skin and fat and tightens the abdominal muscles. If necessary, Dr. Taylor will re-create the belly button and elevate it to a higher, more youthful-looking position.
Small, thin tubes will be left in place temporarily to drain away fluid at the surgical site. These tubes are usually removed after about 1 week. Dr. Taylor will provide you with detailed instructions on caring for your drains.
Dr. Taylor will wrap the treatment area with bandages, and you will wear a compression garment for several weeks to support your abdomen and minimize swelling.
"I love what I do. What could be more rewarding than helping someone feel beautiful?"
— Dr. Anne Taylor
Dr. Anne Taylor has more than 20 years of plastic surgery experience and credentials that speak for themselves. Women and men come to her for her plastic surgery artistry, and the genuine warmth and compassion she has for her patients.
Many of Dr. Taylor’s Columbus patients choose to combine a tummy tuck with other body contouring procedures to address multiple aesthetic concerns in a single surgery and recovery period.
Tummy Tuck with Liposuction
Liposuction targets localized deposits of excess fat; it doesn’t tighten the skin or abdominal muscles. Determining which procedure is right for you—tummy tuck vs. liposuction—or whether combining both is the best approach, depends on your specific concerns and goals.
Dr. Taylor often combines these procedures because they complement each other beautifully. While the tummy tuck addresses loose skin and separated abdominal muscles, liposuction can enhance the overall result by contouring surrounding areas such as the hips, flanks, and lower back.
This combination creates smoother, more harmonious body proportions and a more sculpted silhouette. Patients who combine tummy tuck with liposuction often achieve more comprehensive body contouring results than either procedure could provide alone.
Other Popular Combinations
Dr. Taylor’s patients frequently combine tummy tuck surgery with breast enhancement procedures such as breast augmentation or breast lift. This comprehensive approach addresses changes that often occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding, when both the breasts and abdomen may lose their youthful shape and firmness.
This combination of procedures is commonly referred to as a mommy makeover, and it allows patients to restore their pre-pregnancy body in a single surgical session. By combining procedures, patients benefit from a single recovery period, one anesthesia session, and often more cost-effective treatment compared to staging procedures separately. The result is a complete transformation that helps patients regain confidence in their appearance.
Combining procedures can provide the most significant and satisfying results for people with multiple concerns.
The time it takes to recover can vary, but on average, most patients take 1 to 2 weeks off from work if they have a job that doesn’t require strenuous physical activity. Dr. Taylor recommends waiting at least a month to 6 weeks before returning to your normal exercise routine.
Dr. Taylor will ask that you come back the day after surgery for a follow-up. Your incisions will be evaluated in order to determine if you are healing properly. You will be swollen and sore, and you may be discolored or bruised for the first few days after your procedure. Dr. Taylor prescribes oral pain medication to enhance your comfort during this time.
If you have young children, you’ll want to arrange for help with childcare during the first 1 to 2 weeks of your recovery. Picking up a small child could cause injury or compromise your results.
Your recovery experience will vary depending on the type of tummy tuck you had and whether additional procedures—such as liposuction or breast surgery—were performed at the same time. You’ll notice steady improvement each week as swelling subsides, your strength returns, and your results begin to take shape. Dr. Taylor will provide detailed postoperative instructions and closely monitor your progress to help you heal comfortably and confidently.
Everyone heals at their own pace, but most patients follow a similar recovery pattern. Here’s a general overview of what you can expect in the weeks following your tummy tuck:
By about 3 months, most patients feel fully recovered and enjoy seeing their flatter, more contoured midsection as swelling continues to fade and final results emerge.
Your results will develop gradually over the course of several weeks. It may take up to 2 months or longer before your end result is visible. Once healing is complete, your abdomen will appear flatter, firmer, and more contoured, revealing the sculpted silhouette you’ve been waiting for.
When proper surgical technique and recovery care are followed, the results of a tummy tuck can last for many years. Many of Dr. Taylor’s patients continue to enjoy their smooth, toned midsection 10 years after surgery and beyond with a healthy lifestyle and stable weight.
Patients often—but not always—drop a size or even 2 after having a tummy tuck. The goal of a tummy tuck is to create a flatter stomach by removing excess skin and repairing diastasis recti if needed. Patients whose bellies don’t protrude very much prior to surgery may not go down a size.
Diastasis recti refers to the partial or complete separation of the “six-pack” muscles—rectus abdominis—that may cause a post-baby “belly pooch.” As a fetus grows in the uterus, it stretches these muscles, and the pooch that sometimes results doesn’t go away, even if you lose weight. During a tummy tuck, Dr. Taylor tightens these muscles to create a slimmer abdomen.
All elective cosmetic surgical procedures include some risk, which Dr. Taylor discusses during the consultation. However, tummy tuck surgery has a long track record for safety when performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Taylor.
Dr. Taylor frequently performs plastic surgery for men, including abdominoplasty. Men often wish to tighten the abdominal area after significant weight changes.
While a tummy tuck will not affect your ability to carry a child to term safely, pregnancy is likely to cause you to lose some of the benefits of your surgery. If you plan to have another baby within the next couple of years, Dr. Taylor will likely recommend holding off on the surgery.
All surgical procedures, including tummy tucks, leave behind scars as evidence. Dr. Taylor places tummy tuck incisions where they will be hidden by clothing or in the natural creases of the belly button. What will be most noticeable to others will likely be your firm, contoured midsection.
It is important to take care of the surgical area as specified in your post-op instructions and prevent putting strain on the incision too early in the healing process. Scar tapes and creams, when used as directed, can help you end up with the thinnest, least noticeable scar possible.
Yes, you will be instructed to wear a compression garment after surgery to minimize swelling and support your abdomen as it heals. Patients who have a complete tummy tuck typically need to wear the garment longer than those who have had a mini tummy tuck.
The procedure choice depends on what is keeping your midsection from being as flat as you would like. Liposuction is used to remove areas of excess fat. It does not tighten the skin or abdominal muscles; that is the purpose of tummy tuck surgery. That said, Dr. Taylor often uses liposuction to enhance tummy tuck results by contouring the hips and buttocks.
