Following pregnancy, countless women are left with excess fat and a protruding abdomen; in addition, individuals who lose a substantial amount of weight can also experience overstretched abdomens and excess abdominal fat. An abdominoplasty, which is also referred to as a tummy tuck, is a procedure that Dr. Thomas Guillot performs at The Oaks at Goodwood Medical Spa in Baton Rouge. A tummy tuck is designed to flatten and contour an individual's waist and abdomen; therefore, a tummy tuck is an excellent procedure for an individual who has excess fat and skin in the abdominal area.
What a Tummy Tuck in Baton Rouge can Accomplish
A tummy tuck removes excess fat and loose skin on the abdomen. In addition, during a tummy tuck with Dr. Guillot at his facility in Baton …show more content…
A generally obese individual is not considered a good candidate for a tummy tuck procedure; however, if you are slender, but have excess fat and loose skin on your lower abdomen, you may want to learn more about a tummy tuck with Dr. Guillot at The Goodwood Medical Spa in Baton Rouge.
To determine if you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck in Baton Rouge, consider the following questions:
1. Has pregnancy, weight fluctuations, prior surgical procedures, the aging process and/or genetics left you with excess skin and a flabby abdomen?
2. Are your abdominal muscles weak?
3. Are you unhappy with the way your abdomen looks?
4. Does the way you feel about the contour of your stomach negatively affect your self-esteem?
5. Have you done everything you can to eliminate the excess fat on your abdomen, to no avail?
6. Is your weight stable?
7. Are you physically healthy?
8. If you are female, are you done having children? If you plan to become pregnant, you should wait to have your tummy tuck. This is important as the vertical muscles that are tightened during a tummy tuck can separate as the abdomen extends throughout