Tummy Tuck Surgery in Minnesota

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

James D. Foley, MD, FACS   17 West Exchange Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 AboutPhotosOffice	James Hoffman, MD James A Hoffman MD Cosmetic & Plastic 1875 Woodwinds Drive Woodbury, MN 55125 AboutPhotosOffice
Michael T. Philbin, MD Edina Plastic Surgery 6525 France Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 AboutPhotosOffice	Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD 500 Osborne Rd Fridley, MN 55432 AboutPhotosOffice
Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD West Health 2855 Campus Drive Plymouth, MN 55441 AboutPhotosOffice	Nathan T. Leigh, MD, FACS Edina Plastic Surgery 6525 France Avenue South Edina, MN 55435 AboutPhotosOffice
James P. Wire, MD James P. Wire, MD 3000 Hundertmark Road Chaska, MN 55318 AboutPhotosOffice	Gregory T. Mesna, MD, FACS   3955 Parklawn Ave. Edina, MN 55435 AboutPhotosOffice
Paul M. Heath, MD, FACS Midsota Plastic and Reconstructive 3701 12th Street North Saint Cloud, MN 56303 AboutPhotosOffice	David O. Smith, MD, FACS Smith Plastic Surgery LTD 6545 France Avenue S Edina, MN 55435 AboutPhotosOffice

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

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