Columbus Plastic Surgery Practice Provides Overview for Patients Seeking Abdominoplasty

COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwired - Feb 5, 2015) - The Ohio State University Department of Plastic Surgery has a history of experience and expertise in body contouring procedures designed to help patients obtain their cosmetic goals. When diet and exercise prove insufficient for reducing stubborn fat buildup in the stomach region, the Columbus plastic surgeons often employ tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures to help produce a flatter, firmer abdomen. In a recent blog post titled, "Is a Tummy Tuck Right For Me?," the practice focuses on candidacy for abdominoplasty and the specialized purpose of this popular procedure.

The blog entry begins by stating: "Many of our patients at The OSU Department of Plastic Surgery who desire a flatter, tighter stomach are actually quite physically active and maintain healthy diets." The tummy tuck procedure, however, is not intended for patients who are obese or who seek to lose a significant amount of weight. Instead, this specialty surgery is meant for the patient who is already at or near their ideal weight but bothered by excess skin or isolated pockets of fat in the abdomen. For these men and women, a tummy tuck is often used to help them achieve the flat stomach they are working so hard to obtain.

The tummy tuck procedure involves tightening the patients' abdominal muscles that may have loosened from the natural aging process, significant weight loss, or pregnancy. In addition, any excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is pulled taut during the surgery to eliminate folds across the abdomen. For those patients needing only minimal assistance reaching their cosmetic goals, the Columbus plastic surgery practice also offers a less-invasive mini-tummy tuck technique that often results in a shorter recovery time.

Ultimately, according to the doctors of The Ohio State University Department of Plastic Surgery, "As long as you maintain your healthy lifestyle, the results of your tummy tuck procedure can last for many years, helping you to look as young and fit on the outside as you feel on the inside."

About The Ohio State University Department of Plastic Surgery
The Ohio State University Department of Plastic Surgery offers a wide array of treatments and procedures, including cosmetic plastic surgery, complex reconstruction after trauma, pediatric surgery, hand and elbow surgery, and skin cancer reconstruction. The practice is comprised of 16 doctors that specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The physicians at the OSU Department of Plastic Surgery are available for interview upon request.

For more information about the OSU Department of Plastic Surgery, visit osuplasticsurgery.com and facebook.com/OSUPlasticSurgery.

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