Tummy Tuck Louisiana, Abdominoplasty

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

Charles Gruenwald, Jr., MD, FACS Charles Gruenwald, Jr, MD 4309 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 [ Click for More ]	Michael A. Teague, MD, FACS Associates in Plastic Surgery 8425 Cumberland Place Baton Rouge, LA 70806 [ Click for More ]
Simeon . Wall, Jr., MD, FACS The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery 8600 Fern Ave Shreveport, LA 71105 [ Click for More ]	J. Anthony Stephens, MD   5233 Dijon Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 [ Click for More ]
Daniel R. Knight, MD   1455 E. Bert Kouns Shreveport, LA 71105 [ Click for More ]	Kenneth L. Odinet, MD   200 Beaullieu Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 [ Click for More ]
Cynthia Mizgala, MD, FACS   4720 s I-10 Service Road Metairie, LA 70001 [ Click for More ]	Holly Casey Wall, MD The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery 8600 Fern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 [ Click for More ]

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

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

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