Tummy Tuck Surgery in Florida

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

Marcos R. Ortega, MD   5080 Bayou Blvd Pensacola, FL 32503 AboutPhotosOffice	Ernesto Ruas, MD   603 South Boulevard Tampa, FL 33606 AboutPhotosOffice
Gerard Mosiello, MD Tampa Palms Plastic Surgery 15243 Amberly Dr Tampa, FL 33647 AboutPhotosOffice	Jose A. Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS Imagos Institute of Plastic Surgery, 9955 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33176 AboutPhotosOffice
David L. Mobley, MD, FACS Sarasota Plastic Surgery 2255 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 AboutPhotosOffice	John J. O'Brien, Jr., MD   7855 38th Avenue North Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 AboutPhotosOffice
Elizabeth Fox, MD Fox Plastic Surgery Center 827 Myrtle Terrace Naples, FL 34103 AboutPhotosOffice	Cristina F. Keusch, MD, FACS Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center 950 Glades Rd Boca Raton, FL 33431 AboutPhotosOffice
Andrew Turk, MD, FACS Naples Cosmetic Surgery Center 6101 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34119 AboutPhotosOffice	Gabriel E. Salloum, MD   2999 NE 191st Ave Aventura, FL 33180 AboutPhotosOffice

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

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