Tummy Tuck Surgery in Illinois

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

Chad D Tattini, MD   2502-C East Empire Street Bloomington, IL 61704 AboutPhotosOffice	David A. Dreyfuss, MD Dreyfuss & Gelman, Plastic Surgery 20635 Abbey Wood Ct N Frankfort, IL 60423 AboutPhotosOffice
Leonard Lu, MD New Horizons Center for Cosmetic 9843 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60076 AboutPhotosOffice	Kenneth L. Stein, MD, FACS   414 N. Orleans Chicago, IL 60654 AboutPhotosOffice
Paul C Dillon, MD Mercy Woodstock Medical Center 2000 Lake Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 AboutPhotosOffice	James M. Kurley, MD Advanced Aesthetics Surgery & Laser 2111 West Park Ct. Champaign, IL 61821 AboutPhotosOffice
Tal Raine, MD MiRadiance Aesthetic Medical Center 15224 Summit Ave. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 AboutPhotosOffice	Laura C Randolph, MD   2502 East Empire Bloomington, IL 61704 AboutPhotosOffice
Michael Epstein, MD   1535 Lake Cook Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 AboutPhotosOffice	G. D. Castillo, MD, FACS Cosmetic Plastic Surgery 1804 Woodfield Drive Champaign(Savoy), IL 61874 AboutPhotosOffice

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

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