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.

W. John Bull, Jr., MD DuPage Plastic Surgery LTD 1307 Macom Drive Naperville, IL 60564 AboutPhotosOffice	Jack Gelman, MD Dreyfuss & Gelman, Plastic Surgery 20635 Abbey Wood CT N Frankfort, IL 60423 AboutPhotosOffice
William N. Georgis, MD Georgis Plastic & Reconstructive 6030 Garrett Lane Rockford, IL 61107 AboutPhotosOffice	Philip N. Bushnick, MD, FACS 1786 Moon Lake Boulevard Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 AboutPhotosOffice
Ricardo Izquierdo, MD Face & Body Plastic Surgery, P.C. 2425 West 22nd St. Oak Brook, IL 60523 AboutPhotosOffice	Peter D. Geldner, MD The Geldner Center 2425 West 22nd Street Oakbrook, IL 60523 AboutPhotosOffice
Peter D. Geldner, MD The Geldner Center 680 North Lakeshore Dr Chicago, IL 60611 AboutPhotosOffice	Paul C Dillon, MD Mercy Woodstock Medical Center 2000 Lake Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 AboutPhotosOffice
Paul C Dillon, MD   250 East Center Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061 AboutPhotosOffice	Kenneth L. Stein, MD, FACS   414 N. Orleans Chicago, IL 60654 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.