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Tummy Tuck Texas, Abdominoplasty

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

Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, PA
Austin Plastic Surgery Center

3410 Far West Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Sugene . Kim, MD, PA
SGK Plastic Surgery

4185 Technology Forest Blvd
The Woodlands, TX 77381

Malcolm Rude, MD, PA
 

2304 De Lee Street
Bryan, TX 77802

Peter V. Driscoll, MD
Beverly Cosmetic Surgery Institute

5910 Courtyard Drive
Austin, TX 78731

N. D. Moscoe, MD, FACS
 

3705 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78705

Frank . Agullo, MD, FACS
El Paso Cosmetic Surgery

651 S. Mesa Hills Dr
El Paso, TX 79912

Paul F. Fortes, MD, FACS
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery

12727 Kimberly Lane
Houston, TX 77024

Denton Watumull, MD
Regional Plastic Surgery Center

3201 East George Bush Hwy
Richardson, TX 75082

Christopher K. Patronella, MD, FACS, FICS
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery

12727 Kimberly Lane
Houston, TX 77024

Robert Bledsoe, Jr., MD
DFW Plastic Surgery Associates

1600 West College Street
Grapevine, TX 76051

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

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

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