The Tummy Tuck
When the problem with your midsection can’t be fixed with diet, exercise or even shapewear, a Tummy Tuck is the most quick and effective solution to getting you that taut tummy of which you’ve been dreaming.
One benefit to the last several months of winter has been that it provided the opportunity to hide those body parts that make us the most self-conscious. For many, that is our midsection. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. With swimsuit season around the corner, now is the time to quickly, and effectively, get the belly you’re thrilled to bare.
An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is the process of flattening the tummy by tightening the stomach muscles and removing sagging skin—leaving patients with a smoother, firmer waistline. The most common need for this procedure is with people who have gained and lost a significant amount of weight, or woman who have gone through a pregnancy. In those cases the muscles of the abdominal wall are stretched and sometimes even separated from one another. The skin can also be stretched causing it to lose its elasticity. As a result, no matter how many crunches you do, weight loss and exercise alone cannot achieve the original contour and tightness of abdominal skin and muscles once they have been stretched and/or separated. Under these circumstances, only surgery can restore the muscular tone and the tightness of the skin.
Many patients wondering how to properly address their tummy woes, will ask if liposuction is the answer. Liposuction can help in some cases where the fatty accumulation in the tummy are present and can be very useful on its own, but liposuction does not restore the normal continuity and position of the muscles. Additionally, liposuction does not restore the tightness of loose or saggy skin. When tightening the muscles and skin is essential, the answer is a tummy tuck. This procedure will remove the excess weight around the abdominal wall, while shaping the midsection to create a natural looking contour — giving you dramatic results in a very short amount of time.
Dr. Madda, a Chicago-area board certified plastic surgeon, has performed more than 200 tummy tucks on both men and women; restoring not only their appearance, but also their confidence. For more information on the tummy tuck procedure and recovery time, click here. If you have been longing for toned abs, but can’t seem to get there on your own, come in and see us. We can help you get the results you’re looking for.