The Benefits of Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty is the removal of loose, excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen. The "tummy tuck” is frequently performed after the completion of pregnancies. Following childbirth, the stretched skin and muscle rarely returns completely back to normal. Skin may hang, abdominal muscles may be slack and provide less back support, and neither can be improved by exercise. Stretch marks are permanent (creams and/or lasers have yet to be proven as reliable treatment), and are removed, only when the skin is excised. Other patients, who have excess skin as the result from weight-loss surgery, or diet and exercise, can benefit from removing the “apron of skin.

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There are many benefits of tummy tuck surgery, especially for certain types of individuals, including:

• Removal of excess abdominal skin as a result of major weight loss. Large folds of excess skin are not only unsightly but can also lead to fungal infection. 

• Elimination of stretch marks by either removal of the affected skin or the tightening of skin. 

• Creation of a flatter, tighter, more contoured abdomen and narrower waist. This is especially helpful for women whose stomach muscles have changed after pregnancy or individuals who have drooping or sagging skin after weight loss, aging or pregnancy. 

• Increased self confidence that comes with the enhanced abdominal shape. 

• Lasting results if the patient follows a healthy lifestyle. 

• Removal of belly fat cells to keep your internal organs functioning properly without added toxins, pressure and fatty acids

Aesthetic Medicine is pleased to offer a wide range of plastic surgery procedures performed by our highly-experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. Our overriding goal is to help each patient achieve the overall beauty that they seek. Procedures offered include Facelifts (MiniLift^™), Necklifts, Rhinoplasty (noses), Blepharoplasty (eyelids), Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), Fat Grafting (LipoFill), and several others. We invite you to come in for a complimentary consultation with our surgical professionals to discuss your specific situation and to answer all your questions.