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Flank Tuck Surgery in Austin, TX | Love Handle Removal
Eliminate stubborn love handles with a flank tuck in Austin. Surgical fat removal and skin tightening for a leaner male silhouette. Schedule your private consultation.
Recovery Time
Discussed at consultation
Surgeon
Dr. Rocco Piazza II, ABPS
Location
Austin, TX
Financing
Cherry, CareCredit & PatientFi →Overview
What Is a Flank Tuck?
Sometimes called a “flankplasty” or “lower body lift,” a flank tuck removes skin and fatty tissue around the lower back, hips, and flanks that diet and exercise alone can’t touch. Many men build a chiseled upper body that simply doesn’t match the rest of their torso — loose skin and stubborn fat at the waistline undercut the results of all that work in the gym. At The Piazza Center in Austin, TX, male body contouring surgeon Dr. Rocco Piazza performs the flank tuck to give men the definition and contour diet and exercise couldn’t deliver on their own.
A flank tuck is not a weight-loss surgery — it’s a way to tighten and contour the lower abdomen, hips, and back, and it may be combined with other body sculpting procedures such as BodyBanking or gynecomastia surgery.
At a Glance
Everything You Need to Know
What’s Treated
The lower abdomen, hips, flanks, and lower back. Not a weight-loss surgery — a flank tuck targets stubborn fat and loose skin that resist diet and exercise.
The Procedure
Liposuction removes excess fat first. Incisions placed between the lower back and hips allow the tissue to be lifted and tightened before excess skin is removed and incisions are closed.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Facility
INSPIRE Surgical Centre
Recovery Snapshot
- 1–2 weeks typically taken off work
- Bruising and swelling usually resolve within about a week
- Moderate to strenuous exercise held off 2–4 weeks
Why Choose a Flank Tuck
The benefits,
where diet and the gym stop.
A flank tuck gives men a smoother, more contoured waistline by addressing the loose skin and stubborn fat that resist even a dedicated fitness routine — correcting a mismatch that no amount of additional training can fix on its own.
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Fat & Skin Addressed
Unlike liposuction alone, a flank tuck removes both stubborn fat and loose, excess skin around the flanks.
- 02
Defined Waistline
Tightens and contours the lower abdomen, hips, and back for a smoother waistline.
- 03
Sharper Silhouette
Reveals the underlying musculature a strong upper body doesn’t always show through at the waist.
- 04
Personalized Recovery
Every patient leaves with a tailored recovery plan and high-touch follow-up care from the Piazza Center team.
Is a flank tuck
right for you?
A flank tuck is ideal for men with loose skin or fat around the lower back and flanks who want a smoother, more contoured waistline. During your consultation, Dr. Piazza evaluates your goals and health history to confirm a flank tuck is the right approach for you.
Procedure options
in Austin.
Investment
Cost & financing.
A flank tuck is a cosmetic procedure and is generally not covered by insurance. Dr. Piazza provides a comprehensive estimate after your consultation, and flexible financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit®, and PatientFi.
What to Expect
Your recovery,
step by step.
- 01
Day of Surgery
After an observation period, patients return home or to their hotel accompanied by a caregiver.
- 02
1–2 Weeks
Typical time taken off work. Bruising and swelling are normal and usually resolve within about a week.
- 03
2–4 Weeks
Moderate to strenuous exercise is avoided until Dr. Piazza confirms it’s safe to resume.
- 04
Ongoing Care
Every patient receives a tailored recovery plan, with the Piazza Center team staying closely involved well after healing is complete.
Results
Your Flank Tuck Results
Once bruising and swelling resolve, a flank tuck reveals a smoother, more contoured waistline and a back and hip line free of the loose skin and stubborn fat that diet and exercise couldn’t remove — letting the muscle definition men have already built finally show through at the waist.
Results are long-lasting with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Closely following Dr. Piazza’s recovery instructions further supports the outcome.
Rocco C.
Piazza II
Dr. Rocco Piazza is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, TX, specializing in male body contouring procedures like the flank tuck — tightening and contouring the lower abdomen, hips, and back so a man’s waistline matches the upper body he’s already built. With a lifelong passion for aesthetic surgery, he is dedicated to helping each patient achieve their ideal look while promoting a holistic approach to overall health and wellness.
At The Piazza Center, Dr. Piazza prioritizes exceptional patient care and results, creating lasting relationships with his clients.
- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
- Recognized as a Top Doctor on RealSelf
- Recipient of the Doctor’s Choice Award for Plastic Surgery
- Published author with significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery literature
Rocco C. Piazza II — MD, FACS · Founder, The Piazza Center
Anesthesia
An Exceptional Anesthesia Experience
Your flank tuck is performed under general anesthesia at INSPIRE Surgical Centre in Austin. The Piazza Center has developed a collaborative relationship with dedicated anesthesiologist Dr. Cady, D.O., to deliver an exceptional anesthesia experience for patients like you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Still have questions specific to your body and goals? Dr. Piazza addresses them one-on-one during your private consultation.
Schedule a Consultation →It is a cosmetic procedure and generally not covered by insurance.
Recovery typically takes 2 to 4 weeks with activity restrictions.
Unlike liposuction, a flank tuck addresses both fat and loose skin.
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