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Get Ready for Summer With a Tummy Tuck in Chicago

Summer is just around the corner. Soon it will be time for long, warm days and trips to the beach. You should be looking forward to it, but you are dreading swimsuit season because you are so unhappy with your body. Your main problem is your abdomen. You have worked hard to get in shape and your weight is where you want it to be, but your abdomen isn’t cooperating. You have excess skin and fat that is hanging on, giving you bulges where you don’t want to see them. You just want a smooth, flat tummy. If your workout and diet haven’t given you the best results, it may be time to think about a tummy tuck in Glenview.

Get a Little Extra Help to Get Your Body Ready for Summer

A tummy tuck can give your abs the attention they need. You might think liposuction would be enough, but that kind of procedure only removes fat. A tummy tuck gets rid of any excess skin. It also can tighten up your abdominal muscles. Stubborn deposits of fat will be removed. Attention will be given to your abdominal muscles to tighten them up before the flap of skin is pulled down to make your stomach flat..

Is a Tummy Tuck the Best Choice for You?

A tummy tuck is not a solution for losing weight. If you are not at your ideal weight, you will want to find a good plan that will work for you before you consider plastic surgery. If you are pregnant or expect to have a baby in the future, you should consider holding off on this procedure. Otherwise, you are likely to be back where you started after pregnancy. A tummy tuck is ideal if you have managed to maintain your ideal weight, but you haven’t managed to work your way toward a flat, tight tummy. If you have lost a great deal of weight and you are struggling to deal with remaining deposits of fat and loose skin, a tummy tuck could help you to improve your body image. A tummy tuck is also helpful when your body does not snap back after pregnancy.

Talk to Our Plastic Surgeon in Chicago Today

If you think that a tummy tuck could be the right move for you, make an appointment in Chicago for a consultation at aFresh® Medspa & Plastic Surgery. Our surgeon will evaluate you and determine if you are a good candidate. If this is the option for you, you will be ready to take the next step toward showing off your new figure for summer.

Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

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