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Tummy Tuck Kentucky, Abdominoplasty

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

Sandra Bouzaglou, MD, FACS
The Center for Plastic Surgery

501 Darby Creek Rd
Lexington, KY 40509

Stephen A Schantz, MD
Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery

125 East Maxwell Street
Lexington, KY 40508

John Weeter, MD
Associates in Plastic Surgery, PLLC

4001 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207

Daniel G. Kuy, MD, FACS
Mangat, Kuy & Holzapfel Plastic

133 Barnwood Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017

Martin J. Luftman, MD
Plastic Surgery Associates

1401 Harrodsburg Road
Lexington, KY 40504

 

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

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

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