Tummy Tuck Surgery in Tennessee

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

Ronald J. Johnson, MD, FACS Wolf River Plastic Surgery 7910 Wolf River Blvd Germantown, TN 38138 AboutPhotosOffice	Sam W. Huddleston, IV, MD, FACS Sam W. Huddleston IV MD PC Plastic and 2002 Brookside Dr Kingsport, TN 37660 AboutPhotosOffice
Gregory Pastrick, MD The Plastic Surgery Center of East One Sheridan Square Kingsport, TN 37660 AboutPhotosOffice	Russell W. Boyd, MD, FACS Paris Surgical Specialists, PLLC 235 Tyson Avenue Paris, TN 38242 AboutPhotosOffice
Donald E. Sweitzer, MD, FACS Cosmetic Surgery Associates 350 Blountville Hwy Bristol, TN 37620 AboutPhotosOffice	Melinda J. Haws, MD 1915 State Street Nashville, TN 37203 AboutPhotosOffice
Marshall R. Yellen, 731 Lynoak Cove Jackson, TN 38305 AboutPhotosOffice	Steven J. Smith, MD, FACS Steven J. Smith MD, PLLC 9239 Park W. Blvd Knoxville, TN 37923 AboutPhotosOffice
Mary K. Gingrass, MD 1915 State Street Nashville, TN 37203 AboutPhotosOffice	Stephen M. Lazarus, MD, FACS Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associates, 801 Weisgarber Road N.W. Knoxville, TN 37909 AboutPhotosOffice

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Considering having a tummy tuck in Tennessee? 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 won\'t 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 Tennessee today.

Tummy Tuck surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won\'t 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 Tennessee, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your plastic surgeon.

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