Tummy Tuck Surgery in Utah

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

Stephen H. Bennett, MD   1045 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84124 AboutPhotosOffice	Brent D. Kennedy, MD Institute of Facial & Cosmetic Surgery 5929 Fashion Blvd Salt Lake City, UT 84107 AboutPhotosOffice
Richard Fryer, MD Premier Plastic Surgeons Group of 11762 S State Street Draper, UT 84020 AboutPhotosOffice	John Clayton, MD   5770 South 250 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107 AboutPhotosOffice
J. Robert Rhodes, MD, FACS Center for Advanced Plastic Surgery 676 S Bluff Street St. George, UT 84770 AboutPhotosOffice	David S. Thomas, MD David S. Thomas, MD, PC 370 Ninth Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84103 AboutPhotosOffice
Marcus L. Peterson, MD, FACS The Center for Advanced Plastic 676 S Bluff St St. George, UT 84770 AboutPhotosOffice	Leland R. Chick, MD   24 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 AboutPhotosOffice
David S. Motoki, MD   11762 S. State Street Draper, UT 84020 AboutPhotosOffice	Randall D. Barnett, MD Alpine Plastic Surgery 4403 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 AboutPhotosOffice

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

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