Tummy Tuck Illinois, Abdominoplasty

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

Otto J. Placik, MD Associated Plastic Surgeons, S.C. 845 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 [ Click for More ]	Otto J. Placik, MD Associated Plastic Surgeons, S.C. 880 W. Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 [ Click for More ]
Sam Speron, MD, FACS Dr. Speron Plastic Surgery 950 N. Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068 [ Click for More ]	Rodger Pielet, MD   1 East Erie Street Chicago, IL 60611 [ Click for More ]
Irvin M. Wiesman, MD   712 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60654 [ Click for More ]	Irvin M. Wiesman, MD   1160 Park Avenue West Highland Park, IL 60035 [ Click for More ]
Bahram Ghaderi, MD Suburban Surgery Center of DuPage 1580 West Lake Street Addison, IL 60101 [ Click for More ]	Bahram Ghaderi, MD St. Charles Plastic Surgery 2900 Foxfield Road Saint Charles, IL 60174 [ Click for More ]
David A. Dreyfuss, MD Dreyfuss & Gelman, Plastic Surgery 20635 Abbey Wood Ct N Frankfort, IL 60423 [ Click for More ]	Leon F Tcheupdjian, MD Liposuction & Cosmetic Surgery 875 N. Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611 [ Click for More ]

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

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

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