Tummy Tuck Surgery in Michigan

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

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS   2680 Leonard Street N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49525 AboutPhotosOffice	Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS Center for Aesthetics and Plastic 4693 Wilson Ave. SE, Suite G Grandville, MI 49418 AboutPhotosOffice
Marguerite E Aitken, MD PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES 220 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 AboutPhotosOffice	David R. Alfonso, MD PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES 220 Lyon Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 AboutPhotosOffice
Ronald D Ford, MD Elite Plastic Surgery 2373 64th Street Byron Center, MI 49315 AboutPhotosOffice	Ronald D Ford, MD Elite Plastic Surgery 245 Cherry SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 AboutPhotosOffice
William J. Vasileff, MD Birmingham Institute of Plastic 525 Southfield Road Birmingham, MI 48009 AboutPhotosOffice	Lawrence Tong, MD Straith Clinic 32000 Telegraph Road Bingham Farms, MI 48025 AboutPhotosOffice
M. Kayser, MD, FACS Image by Design Plastic Surgery 20905 E. 12 Mile Rd Roseville, MI 48066 AboutPhotosOffice	John A.G. Sampson, MD Argyle Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1514 Fourth Street Jackson, MI 49203 AboutPhotosOffice

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

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