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Dr. John A. Van Aalst, MD
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Tummy tuck surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Plan your consultation
- Board certification confirm this surgeon's certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Check the ABPS registry →
- Phone (919) 966-6461
From the reviews
Dr. Van Aalst was a very professional, caring and personable Dr. to our son. My son didn't have any treatment for his cleft lip and palate until the age of 2 because he was born in China. It has been 7 years since we first met Dr. Van Aalst and would like to say thank you so much for what you did.
Researching a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is major surgery with real risks and a recovery that usually runs several weeks — this page is a starting point for finding a surgeon, not medical advice. The most useful next step is a consultation, where a surgeon reviews your health history, examines you, talks through your options, and gives a personal quote. Bring questions and don't rush the decision.
Questions worth asking: Are you board-certified in plastic surgery (and can I verify it)? Where would you operate, and is the facility accredited? Can I see before-and-after photos of your own patients? What are the risks and the realistic recovery timeline for me? What's your revision policy if something needs adjusting? Whatever a listing says, always verify certification directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) at abplasticsurgery.org, and discuss your candidacy, risks, and recovery with the surgeon.