Your surgeon plans and performs your procedure, then manages your drains, your garment, and follow-up visits.
Board-Certified Surgeon
Dr. Howland and Dr. Maglić
Surgeon-Led at Every Step
Consultation through final follow-up
Natural, Never Overdone
Results that look like you
Individualized Surgical Plans
Designed for your anatomy
What it Does
- Removes loose skin from the abdomen
- Flattens and smooths the midsection
- Improves abdominal wall function
- Restores natural belly button shape
What a Tummy Tuck Treats
Address What Diet and Exercise Cannot
A tummy tuck in South Jordan from Avant Plastics removes the loose abdominal skin that remains after pregnancy or weight loss, then closes the abdomen for a flatter, smoother contour. Dr. Howland and Dr. Maglić plan the incision and the amount of skin removed around your anatomy and goals.
What It Treats:
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Loose abdominal skin following pregnancy
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Muscle separation from pregnancy
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Excess skin remaining after weight loss
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A midsection that stays soft despite regular exercise
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Skin that folds over the waistband
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Stretched skin across the lower abdomen
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Abdominal contour that clothing cannot disguise


Meet Dr. Howland
A Salt Lake native, published author, and board-certified plastic surgeon devoted to honest guidance and beautiful results.

Meet Dr. Maglić
A trained artist and board-certified plastic surgeon who brings photorealistic precision and genuine warmth to every patient’s care.

Why Choose
Avant Plastics
Contour planned with an exacting eye.
A tummy tuck requires real time off. We help you plan transportation, help at home, and time away from work before your surgery date.
Medical weight loss and peptide therapy are also available. Patients who want to reach a stable weight before surgery can begin that journey with our team.
The Process
Planned. Performed. Perfected.
Prepare With Confidence
Every Avant Plastics patient receives a pre-surgical checklist covering medication, nutrition, transportation, and recovery planning, so surgery day arrives without guesswork.

Out-of-Town Patients
Traveling for Your Procedure?
Patients visit Avant Plastics from across Utah and beyond. Our travel guide covers nearby lodging, airport access, and how to plan a comfortable recovery away from home.
Complementary Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Loose skin is the deciding factor for a tummy tuck. If your abdomen stays soft and stretched no matter how consistently you train, you are in good general health, and do not smoke, you may benefit from a tummy tuck. A consultation is required, and your surgeon confirms whether skin or fat is driving what you see.
A tummy tuck removes skin. Liposuction removes fat and leaves skin behind, which can look loose afterward if your skin has lost elasticity. Patients often combine the two, and your surgeon tells you which is your best fit during your consultation.
A tummy tuck addresses the abdomen alone, while a mommy makeover combines an abdominal procedure with breast surgery, and frequently liposuction, to create more complete results. Patients who want only their midsection addressed choose the tummy tuck.
Sometimes. Stretch marks on the skin your surgeon removes also disappear. Marks above the navel usually remain, since that skin stays. During your consultation for a tummy tuck in South Jordan, your surgeon can explain which of your stretch marks they can remove.

Begin With Confidence
Your Next Step Starts Here
Experienced, board-certified surgeons guide every step at Avant Plastics, from your first question to your final follow-up. Reach out today and discover skilled, patient-first surgical care.
















