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Palm Springs Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty Surgeon Palm Springs, California, CA

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Suzanne M. Quardt, MD
Palm Desert Plastic Surgery
Learn about Dr. Quardt		 (800) 483-0159
 		 70-017 Highway 111, Suite 1
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Tummy Tuck in Palm Springs: Are You a Good Candidate?

Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck surgery, is an advanced body contouring procedure in which excess skin is extracted from the abdomen and underlying abdominal muscles are tightened to create an "internal girdle" that yields a flatter stomach. The ideal Palm Springs abdominoplasty patient is in good physical condition but has some excess skin or fat in the abdominal area that cannot be eliminated through exercise.

Many patients receive tummy tuck after losing a large amount of weight by means of a bariatric procedure such as Lap Band, Realize Band or gastric bypass surgery. In addition, Palm Springs women who have undergone physical changes due to pregnancy also frequently request the procedure. Because the abdomen stretches to accommodate a growing baby, many women struggle with excess skin that fails to revert to its pre-pregnancy position after the birth of their child. Although women can eliminate pregnancy weight gain with diet and exercise, little can be done to remove this excess skin short of surgery. For these reasons, tummy tuck is ideal for women who do not plan to get pregnant again. These women often combine tummy tuck with breast lift, breast augmentation with breast implants, liposuction or other procedures as part of the "mommy makeover," a customized selection of treatments designed to help mothers reclaim a more youthful body.

Locating a Qualified Tummy Tuck Palm Springs Surgeon

Palm Springs patients considering abdominoplasty should seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon. When the tummy tuck procedure is executed properly by an experienced plastic surgery Palm Springsprovider, the scar should be minimal and easily hidden. This is one of many reasons why it is essential to locate a skilled surgeon who has the necessary education, certification and experience to perform your abdominoplasty procedure and who can provide before and after abdominoplasty photos. The best time to determine whether a plastic surgeon is qualified to perform your abdominoplasty is during the initial consultation. This is also the time to discuss the typical cost of a tummy tuck. Being prepared with questions, concerns and expectations is key to making the most of your consultation and ultimately undergoing a safe procedure and smooth tummy tuck recovery.

More Plastic Surgery Options in Palm Springs, CA

Besides tummy tuck, the area's plastic surgeons off other body sculpting procedures. For example, they are skilled liposuction Palm Springs providers. They also offer numerous treatments of the beasts and face. In fact, Palm Springs patients are overwhelmingly delighted with the results they receive from their breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast reconstruction surgeons, who are also highly esteemed rhinoplasty, eyelid lift and Palm Springs facelift surgeons.

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