Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

    SCOTTSDALE, AZ, July 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen region of the body. Women all over the country, including Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona have been getting tummy tucks in order to transform their bodies into the shape they had in their youth.

For many men and women, extreme weight loss or pregnancy can stretch the skin on the stomach and even the stomach muscles past the point of restoring them naturally. When this happens, a tummy tuck can be performed to repair the abdomen area, providing a sleek, healthy looking body contour. Some of the benefits of a tummy tuck include:

Improved Self Confidence - When you have a body that you aren't proud of, it can prevent you from taking part in activities or living your life to the fullest. Many tummy tuck patients find that after their tummy tuck procedure, they feel better about themselves and are more confident in their everyday lives.

Appearance - Whether you're dealing with stretch marks below the navel or stretched abdomen muscles, a tummy tuck can help you achieve the appearance you want. A tummy tuck can remove excess skin leftover from weight loss, tighten abdomen muscles after pregnancy, and give your body a more slender look.

Custom Results - There are many different forms of tummy tucks. When you meet with your local cosmetic surgeon, you can discuss with them exactly what you would like to achieve with a tummy tuck. After listening to your appearance goals, your cosmetic surgeon can determine exactly what form of tummy tuck is right for you.

Improved Lifestyle - Once you've had your tummy tuck procedure, it is up to you to keep your body looking as good as possible. Many patients find that their tummy tuck gives them the motivation to live a healthier, more active lifestyle so that they can enjoy their tummy tuck results for many years to come.

Having a tummy tuck is a serious decision that must be made with a lot of careful thought and discussions with an experienced cosmetic surgeon. During your cosmetic surgery consultation, your cosmetic surgeon will be able to answer all your tummy tuck questions.

Many people find that even though they have been considering tummy tuck, after visiting with a plastic surgeon, there are other, more appropriate cosmetic surgeries available to them. For some patients, thigh lifts, arm lifts, or liposuction can provide the results they want to achieve.

If you live in the Scottsdale or Phoenix, Arizona area and would like to learn more about the benefits of tummy tuck surgery, please visit the cosmetic surgery website of Bryan W. Gawley, M.D. Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery today at www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com.

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