Holy City Plastic Surgery · Bluffton, SC
"I lost the weight. The loose skin stayed"
Loose skin doesn't respond to diet or exercise. A tummy tuck removes the skin that weight loss and pregnancy left behind and tightens the muscles underneath.
Dennis Schimpf, MD, MBA, FACS
Board-certified plastic surgeon · 20 years of experience
You don't have to be sure. You just have to be curious.
Is surgery right for you?
You notice it sitting down, when the skin folds in a way it never used to. Jeans that fit everywhere except the waist. A bulge that exercise and effort never touched. You choose shirts to hide instead of fit. The weight is gone and this is the part that stayed.
If that sounds like you, a consultation with Dr. Schimpf is a good next step. No commitment, just clarity.
Setting expectations
What Surgery Does and Doesn't
What it does
- You get a flat midsection.The excess skin is removed. The fold, the overhang, the part no amount of exercise changes, gone.
- You get a tighter core.Muscles that separated during pregnancy or weight change are repaired, and many patients stand taller and feel stronger.
- You get results that look like you.The navel is repositioned naturally and, when it helps, the flanks are contoured to match.
Many patients need only the loose skin removed. Some add muscle repair or liposuction. A consultation is where you find out which procedure matches your goals.
What You Don't Have To Worry About
- Looking overdone.The goal is a natural midsection that fits your frame, and Dr. Schimpf will tell you plainly if what you're asking for would look obvious.
- A scar where people can see it.It sits low, below the bikini line, so it's covered by most underwear and swimwear, and fades substantially over time.
- Being talked into more than you need.If skin removal alone does the job, that's the recommendation.
The consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch.
Recovery
What recovery is really like.
Initial recovery lasts about two weeks, and most patients return to normal routines within two to three weeks. The first few days require rest with limited movement; final contour results continue to improve over several months. Dr. Schimpf will walk you through the realistic timeline for your specific plan.
Not sure you're a candidate yet?
Dr. Schimpf will call you directly — no staff, no pressure, just answers.
Have Dr. Schimpf Call MeOr call (843) 779-7677Why patients choose Dr. Schimpf
More experience. More access.
Board-certified with 20 years of experience.
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, with a surgical background that includes complex microsurgery and breast reconstruction at MUSC.
You meet Dr. Schimpf, not a coordinator.
Every consultation is directly with Dr. Schimpf. Not a patient coordinator. Not a PA. Him.
Natural results, by design.
His standard: you should look like a rested, refreshed version of yourself. Not different. Never overdone.
He will tell you no.
If the surgery isn't right for you, or the timing is wrong, he says so. There's no sales pressure here.
Direct access throughout.
Dr. Schimpf sees every patient himself, from your first conversation to your last follow-up.
Two ways to schedule
A complimentary, unhurried consultation with Dr. Schimpf, in person or virtual.
Give us your info
Leave your name, number, and email. We'll call back to set everything up — type of consultation, day, and time.
Book it yourself
Choose in-person or virtual to view all of Dr. Schimpf's available times.
Still deciding whether surgery is right for you?
You can talk to Dr. Schimpf directly in a 15-minute no-pressure conversation about your questions and whether surgery is even a good option for you.
Have Dr. Schimpf Call Me