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Tummy Tuck Arizona, Abdominoplasty

Information on having a tummy tuck in Arizona by a body contouring surgeon in North America. Info on abdominoplasty, recovery period, candidates, scarring, before and after photos and more.

Terry R Maffi, MD
Maffi Plastic Surgery

5410 N. Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Stephen F. Lex, MD
Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

1020 N. San Francisco Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Stephen F. Lex, MD
Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona

3700 Highway 89 A
Sedona, AZ 86336

Larry C Leverett, MD, FACS
Body by Leverett

4530 E Ray Road
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Christopher T. Maloney, Jr., MD
Institute for Plastic Surgery and

3170 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712

David A. Hecht, MD
 

20201 N. Scottsdale Healthcare Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Patti A. Flint, MD, FACS
 

7301 E 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Duc M. Pham, MD
 

15215 South 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Bryan W Gawley, MD
Gawley Plastic Surgery

8913 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

James Nachbar, MD, FACS
 

8896 East Becker Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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Considering having a tummy tuck in Arizona? Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This plastic surgery procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. It does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.

Candidates for a Tummy Tuck
The best candidates for abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that wont respond to diet or exercise. Tummy tuck surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved.

Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery. Also, women who plan future pregnancies should wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you have scarring from previous abdominal surgery, your doctor may recommend against abdominoplasty or may caution you that scars could be unusually prominent. Schedule a tummy tuck in Arizona today.

Tummy Tuck surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it wont necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have tummy tuck surgery in Arizona, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your plastic surgeon.

Information on tummy tuck surgery in Arizona by a specialist in North America. Info on abdominoplasty, recovery period, candidates, scarring, before and after photos and more.

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