Miami, FL

Top Surgery With Tummy Tuck

Introduction to Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck

You may have heard of the “Mommy Makeover,” which involves combining a breast lift, often with a tummy tuck. Our Miami-area patients are calling Gallagher Plastic Surgery’s top-surgery tummy tuck combination the “Zaddy Makeover.”

Some of Dr. Gallagher’s patients may have significant loose skin or tissue at the top of the abdomen due to weight loss or inherent anatomical characteristics. It can be disappointing if we remove the breasts at top surgery only to expose this extra tissue.

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What is Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

It is often possible to remove this extra tissue simultaneously with top surgery, requiring no additional incisions. This is a reverse tummy tuck, which will help smooth out the remaining belly area.

What Are the Benefits of Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

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In healthy patients, it’s usually possible to combine both top surgery (or a revision of top surgery) with a tummy tuck. Many of our Miami-area patients request a masculinizing tummy tuck, which removes unwanted skin and curves, resulting in a more athletic appearance. It is certainly possible to customize this tummy tuck and create curves or a snatched waist at the same time, depending on the patient’s individual preferences.

Who Are the Best Candidates For Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

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Patients who are undergoing double incision top surgery and have loose skin or extra tissue at the top of the abdomen. Often, the scars must meet in the middle of the chest, so we don’t leave any lumps of chest or belly skin there.

What’s the First Step?

Your Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck Journey with Dr. Gallagher

The first step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gallagher at Gallagher Plastic Surgery either in Miami or virtually.

During this visit, you will review your goals, discuss any relevant medical history with Dr. Gallagher, and undergo an examination to determine if combining a tummy tuck with top surgery is the best approach for you.

Since every patient’s body and goals are unique, Dr. Gallagher will create a personalized surgical plan tailored to your exact needs.

What to Expect on the Day of Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck Surgery

This typically adds a few minutes to your top surgery, which lasts approximately 2 to 4 hours. For this surgery, Dr. Gallagher designs the incisions to remove the extra tissue, ensuring they are placed in the crease underneath the pectoral muscles, as is usually done.

In most cases, Dr. Gallagher will add liposuction. These procedures, as always, are done drain-free with Dr. Gallagher using a progressive tension technique. This procedure gets the best results in folks with a BMI of under 40.

Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Tummy Tuck Care

Some patients notice a little bit of extra discomfort as compared to regular top surgery, but most don’t notice a difference as we use extra numbing medications.

We require our out-of-town patients to remain in Miami for at least 7 days. Most patients return to work within 3-4 weeks after surgery and can resume exercise at 8 weeks.

How Much Does a Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck Cost in Miami, FL?

The cost of top surgery with a tummy tuck in Miami varies depending on the patient’s anatomy, surgical plan, and the combined extent of the procedures.

The best way to obtain an accurate estimate is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gallagher, where you will receive a personalized quote for your Top Surgery with Tummy Tuck procedure, which also includes all associated fees.

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Why Choose Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher?

Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher stands out for her expertise and dedication to gender-affirming care. She is double-board certified in both general and plastic surgery, and is affiliated with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the Aesthetic Society.

Beyond her credentials, patients consistently appreciate her compassionate approach, her willingness to listen, and her commitment to helping people feel at home in their bodies.

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See what our Patients Say

Patient Reviews

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    I had an amazing experience with Dr.Gallagher and her team, the whole experience from the procedure (top surgery) to the post-op care has been fantastic. Dr.Gallagher was able to address any concerns I had with my chest before the procedure and made me feel comfortable the whole way through, and then the attentiveness post-op is all the better.

    Alfio Oliveira (Jay)

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    Thank you so much Dr. Gallagher for your amazing work! I appreciated the great support from your team at the surgical centre and your office. Everyone was so wonderful! I am extremely happy with my results and had a very positive experience. I had followed Dr. Gallagher for several years on Instagram prior to my surgery, and learned so much from her detailed explanations about various aspects of the surgical procedures, what to expect on the day, recovery, etc. I had complete trust, felt safe, felt listened to. I also appreciate the follow-ups, and answers to all my questions. The support, warmth, care is top notch!

    Gill B.

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    Dr. Gallagher and her whole team, from Neasa to Daryl Ann and everyone else in between, are absolutely fantastic, kind hearted, hard working people. Dr. Gallagher truly amazed me and I’m so grateful to have had her on my team.

    I was able to get keyhole top surgery about three weeks ago and I’m loving my results already! I’m muscular and heavier set as well but always had a smaller chest, and I’m so glad Dr. Gallagher was the one who could do this for me.

    Right now I am still experiencing swelling, but I am using compression dressings every day, throughout the day which helps tons! I know that when the swelling subsides months from now, and everything is “back to normal”, I am going to love even more what I see in the mirror because I can finally see me.

    Morgan F.

  • Dr. Gallagher, wearing a surgical cap and mask, is shown from the back of the head and shoulder, dressed in a blue surgical gown, looking down toward a bright operating area.

    So glad I found Dr. Gallagher. I would not have elected to pursue my surgery had I not found a qualified and competent medical provider that I felt I could trust and have confidence in their ability to offer a high-quality, low-risk result. As a result of my initial contacts and consultations with Gallagher Plastic Surgery practice, I was willing to pursue my desired surgery and even travel half-way across the country to their offices. I’m so glad I did. The results are outstanding, more than I even anticipated. This was the 3rd practice I had dealt with and so I was learning what to look for and knew Dr. Gallagher was a good fit. The medical expertise and professionalism are what I based my decision on to proceed. They were calmly confident for a reason. I realized at the surgery event and through to the 3 week post-op checkin the excellence in their personal care (bed side manner). The office and Dr. Gallagher communicated very well. Everything went smoothly and as planned. As nervous as I was about an unnecessary surgery, Dr. Gallagher and her team were able to build enough trust that I was able to receive a very beneficial result.

    Tim F.

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    Dr. Gallagher and her team are the absolute best! She completed my brachioplasty on Tuesday and when I saw the initial results at my post op appointment two days later I literally had tears of joy streaming down my face. My weight loss journey has been a road of many ups and downs, and I was so nervous about whether this surgery could even work for me. Even with the swelling that is normal after brachioplasty, there is an enormous difference, and I am still in disbelief that even this early on, my arms look this great. My husband was even in disbelief, and we’re so excited to see what I’ll look like in two weeks time. Dr. Gallagher is so kind and patient, and walked me through all of the phases of healing/expectations, and was great to call and check in. If you are looking for a highly skilled surgeon that will give you optimal results along with a compassionate approach, it is well worth your time and money to consider a consultation with her. I am forever thankful for her and for her team! This is life changing for me. Thank you, Dr. Gallagher! I appreciate you so much!

    Melissa E.

Schedule Your Consultation

Taking the first step toward top surgery, including a tummy tuck, begins with a consultation at Gallagher Plastic Surgery in Miami.

Call (305) 204-9598 or visit gallagherplasticsurgery.com to schedule your consultation today.

Dr. Gallagher frequently works with patients outside of Miami and the state of Florida. If you are interested in discussing top surgery with a tummy tuck in a discreet and comfortable setting, you can also schedule a virtual consultation with her to ask any questions you may have and learn more about proceeding with your surgery.