Tummy Tuck.
Tailored to You.

Explore a personalized approach to abdominal contouring with Dr. Bernard Salameh in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Tummy Tuck Before & After

Tummy tuck before-and-after comparison, oblique view.

Tummy tuck before-and-after comparison, front view.

Tummy tuck before-and-after comparison, side view.

Individual results vary.

AFFILIATIONS & CREDENTIALS

American Board of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Bernard Salameh board certification

Vanderbilt University — Dr. Bernard Salameh plastic surgery training

Yale University — Dr. Bernard Salameh general surgery training

American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Dr. Bernard Salameh membership

YOUR FIRST STEP

What Your Consultation Includes

We discuss your goals, medical history and abdominal concerns. Tummy tuck surgery removes excess skin and fat and may include repair of separated abdominal muscles when appropriate. Together, we review whether surgery fits your health and expectations.

Our practice is in Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you are traveling from Nashville or elsewhere, ask us about consultation and follow-up arrangements before planning your trip.

A personalized, one-on-one assessment.

Dr. Salam Kassis and Dr. Bernard Salameh in discussion

Thoughtful planning. Individual care.

Excess skin and abdominal contour
Muscle separation and procedure options
Scar placement and recovery planning
Clear guidance on risks, follow-up and cost

YOUR SURGEON

Meet Dr. Bernard Salameh

Double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

General surgery training at Yale and plastic surgery training at Vanderbilt.

Body contouring planned around your anatomy, health and individual goals.

We take time to listen, explain your options and pursue balanced, natural-looking outcomes.

Meet Dr. Bernard Salameh

Tummy Tuck Questions

What can a tummy tuck address?
It can remove excess abdominal skin and fat and may repair separated muscles. It is not a weight-loss treatment and cannot remove every stretch mark.

Who may be a candidate?
Your surgeon considers your health, weight stability, smoking status and expectations. An examination helps determine whether a tummy tuck or another approach is appropriate for you.

Will there be a scar?
A tummy tuck leaves a scar. We discuss the planned incision, healing and the trade-off between skin removal and scarring during your consultation.

What should I expect during recovery?
You receive individual guidance on wound care, activity, follow-up and returning to work. Compression garments or drains may be recommended. Recovery varies with the procedure and your health; do not plan around a guaranteed timeline.

What risks should I understand?
Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, poor healing, changes in sensation, blood clots, anesthesia complications and unfavorable scarring. Additional surgery may be needed. Your surgeon discusses your individual risks and alternatives.

How can pregnancy or weight changes affect the result?
Future pregnancy or significant weight changes may alter your result. Discuss those plans before deciding when to have surgery.

What does the consultation cost?
The $50 consultation fee is collected when scheduling and credited toward surgery if you proceed. We discuss surgical costs after reviewing your needs.