TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck
Denver, CO
Sculpting With Intention
Abdominal contouring should feel personalized, precise, and fully considered from the start. At BEAUTY by BUFORD, Dr. Gregory A. Buford approaches tummy tuck surgery with an eye for the whole silhouette, creating results that feel balanced, natural, and tailored to each patient’s body.
His signature TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck reflects refinements to the traditional tummy tuck gained from more than 26 years of body contouring experience. This advanced approach builds on the traditional tummy tuck procedure but with a more complete focus on proportion, support, contour, and long-term shape.
The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck is Dr. Buford’s advanced approach to the tummy tuck abdominoplasty. It reshapes the abdominal area by removing excess skin and fat, tightening the abdominal wall, and repairing separated abdominal muscles when needed, while also improving how the abdomen blends with the waist, flanks, lower torso, mons area, and belly button, with a focus on an outcome that is personalized to your individual body needs.
Many patients consider a TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck after pregnancy, significant weight loss, aging, or weight fluctuations have changed the way the midsection responds to diet and exercise. This procedure addresses both the upper and lower abdominal wall, improves the position and appearance of the belly button, and repairs rectus diastasis, which occurs when the abdominal muscles separate along the midline.
For most tummy tuck patients, Dr. Buford utilizes the innovative TrueTuck™ approach because it looks beyond the front of the abdomen. Instead of treating the abdominal wall as a flat surface, he evaluates and appreciates the torso as a three-dimensional structure.
A conventional tummy tuck is often taught and performed in a similar way: tighten the midline abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, perform some liposuction (if any), and close the incision. While this can improve the abdomen somewhat, it often leaves patients with a flatter or more squared-off shape that is far from ideal.
The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck builds on the strengths of a traditional tummy tuck surgery while addressing areas that are often overlooked in this standard approach. Dr. Buford considers the full tissue envelope of the torso, from the lower chest to the beltline, as well as the mons area. This broader view helps him create a more sculpted contour through the abdomen, waist, flanks, and lower torso.
The Beauty of Better Support
The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck offers benefits that go beyond a conventional tummy tuck for patients who want a more complete and optimal body contouring result.
A Plan for Your Body
You may be a good TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck candidate if you are bothered by excess skin, loose skin, stubborn pockets of excess fat, separated abdominal muscles, or changes in the abdominal wall that have not improved with a healthy lifestyle. Many patients seek this procedure after pregnancy, a mommy makeover consultation, significant weight loss, or weight gain followed by weight reduction.
The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss procedure, and it is not a replacement for losing weight. The best candidates are at a stable weight, in good general health, and have realistic expectations for surgery. Patients should also be done having children, since pregnancy after surgery can stretch the abdominal muscles and remaining skin again.
Inside the Technique
The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck begins with the design of a low-lying incision that sits within the underwear line, so it is concealed by clothing, swimwear, or undergarments when possible.
Dr. Buford then begins the body contouring portion of the surgery. He typically uses a combination of circumferential ultrasonic liposuction to break up fatty tissue and power-assisted liposuction to remove the fat, followed by Renuvion to help tighten the skin. This allows him to contour the abdomen, flanks, waist, bra strap area, and surrounding torso in a more comprehensive manner than a conventional tummy tuck alone.
Next, the abdominal skin is lifted, and the belly button is separated from the surrounding skin while preserving its stalk. To address the rectus diastasis, Dr. Buford repairs the abdominal muscles using multi-layered absorbable sutures that hold tension during recovery and resorb over time.
The mons area is then lifted from the inside and secured to the lower abdominal wall in a higher position. This step dramatically improves the transition between the lower abdominal wall and pubic area, an area that is generally ignored in a standard tummy tuck procedure.
Dr. Buford then flexes the operating room bed so he can remove excess skin while shaping the abdominal wall. Specialized quilting and shaping sutures are used to pull the upper abdominal flap down and inward, creating a corseted look through the front and sides of the torso. This not only creates a more optimal appearance to the overall abdomen but also eliminates the need for drains.
Once the excess skin is removed, the incision is closed with multiple layers of tension-supporting sutures and absorbable staples. This helps distribute tension along the incision site and supports the refined contour created during surgery.
Finally, Dr. Buford creates a new opening for the belly button and brings it through in a lower, more natural position. He shapes it with a subtle hooded effect so it fits the new abdominal contour.
Rest, Support, Progress
After a TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck, most patients can expect swelling, tightness, bruising, and soreness. A compression garment is worn to minimize swelling, support the tissues, and protect the incision site as the body heals. Dr. Buford’s surgical team will provide instructions for medication, incision care, activity limits, and follow-up visits.
Gentle walking is encouraged beginning the day after surgery to support circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots. Heavy lifting, core workouts, and strenuous activity should wait until Dr. Buford clears you.
Most patients are able to return to lighter daily activities before resuming exercise. Because every patient is uniquely different, the healing process will vary based on the extent of skin removal, muscle repair, circumferential contouring, and the combination of procedures performed.
Built to Look Balanced
TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck results develop as swelling improves and the tissues settle, which can take up to a year. Patients can expect a flatter abdomen, improved abdominal wall support, and a more refined contour through the lower abdomen, waist, and torso. With this approach, Dr. Buford also focuses on scar placement, belly button shape, mons support, and the side-body contour so the final result looks more complete.
Results can last for many years when patients maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Significant weight fluctuations, future pregnancies, or major weight gain can affect the abdominal wall and skin over time.
Pricing With Purpose
TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck cost in Denver varies based on the amount of excess skin, the condition of the abdominal muscles, anesthesia, surgical center fees, and the complexity of the plan. Because this procedure often includes more detailed contouring, muscle repair, Renuvion skin tightening, internal mons lifting, shaping sutures, and belly button refinement, it may take slightly longer than a conventional tummy tuck.
This added time and technique help explain the investment. Dr. Buford is not only removing extra skin. He is shaping the abdomen, supporting the abdominal wall, improving the lower torso transition, and refining the contour from the front and sides to create a result that surpasses results attained with the conventional tummy tuck procedure.
Insurance coverage for this surgery is uncommon when the procedure is cosmetic.
A Complete Contouring Plan
Yes. Combining procedures can be appropriate for some patients, especially those considering a mommy makeover. A TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck is often paired with breast augmentation, breast lift, breast surgery, or other cosmetic procedures when it is safe and appropriate.
Combination procedures are planned around your anatomy, medical history, recovery needs, and surgical time. Dr. Buford will explain which procedures can be performed together and which may be better staged.
Where Technique Meets Taste
Dr. Gregory A. Buford is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, and body contouring. His TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck approach reflects more than 26 years of studying, performing, refining, and improving abdominal contouring procedures.
At BEAUTY by BUFORD, the plan is not based on a one-size-fits-all template. Dr. Buford evaluates each patient’s torso, abdominal wall, skin quality, fat distribution, and goals before creating a surgical approach. The goal is a natural-looking result with smoother contour, stronger support, and a shape that fits your body.
See What’s Possible
If you are considering a TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck in Denver, your consultation is the best place to understand what your body needs and which approach may give you the strongest result. Dr. Buford and the BEAUTY by BUFORD team will walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you decide whether this procedure is right for you.
No. The TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck builds on a traditional tummy tuck but adds a more complete approach to torso contouring. It may include circumferential liposuction, Renuvion skin tightening, internal mons lifting, shaping sutures, muscle repair, and belly button refinement.
A TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck can remove stretch marks located on the skin that is removed, usually in the lower abdomen. Stretch marks on the remaining skin may still be present after surgery, but are often minimized due to the increased tension on the remaining skin.
A mini tummy tuck may be enough for patients with limited loose skin below the belly button and little to no muscle separation. Patients with excess skin above the belly button, rectus diastasis, or more advanced laxity may need a more complete approach.
Dr. Buford plans the incision low on the abdomen so the tummy tuck scar sits within underwear or swimwear. Individual scar placement depends on anatomy, skin excess, and the amount of correction needed.
Yes. Many patients choose a TrueTuck™ Tummy Tuck after significant weight loss to remove excess skin and improve abdominal contour. Dr. Buford will evaluate your skin quality, abdominal wall, weight stability, and overall health before recommending surgery.
With decades of experience, Dr. Buford has honed his skills to deliver exceptional results. Whether you're seeking to refine or rejuvenate your naturally beautiful appearance, Dr. Buford's personalized approach ensures that your needs are met with world-class skill and precision. Schedule a consultation today to put Dr. Buford’s expertise to work for you.
