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Tummy Tuck Hawaii, Abdominoplasty

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

Robert Peterson, MD
Athena Clinic

1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826

Clyde H. Ishii, MD, FACS
Clyde H. Ishii, MD, FACS, LLC

1329 Lusitana Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Carl L. de los Reyes, MD
CdR Plastic Surgery Inc.

1329 Lusitana Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Benjamin C. Chu, MD
Benjamin Chu M.D. Inc.

1380 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Jeff T Healy, MD
 

98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701

Kevin W. Dieffenbach, MD
 

91-2139 Ft. Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Larry Schlesinger, MD
Breast Implant Center of Hawaii

1221 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

Larry Schlesinger, MD
Breast Implant Center of Hawaii

75-5665 Kuakini Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Considering having a tummy tuck in Hawaii? 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your plastic surgeon.

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

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