Tummy Tuck for Columbus, Ohio
Are you disappointed by loose abdominal muscles and skin around your stomach? You may have tried diet and exercise, but in many cases cosmetic surgery is the only way to retighten this area. Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, helps Columbus, Ohio residents and men and women across Southeast Ohio who have excess fat or loose skin and muscles around their midriff.
The effects of pregnancy on the abdominal musculature leave the muscles stretched, causing the "pooch" that will not improve. Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss surgery; it is a procedure to resculpt the abdominal wall. It is ideal for correcting saggy tissue and excess fat in the midsection. Dr. Lichten also frequently combines tummy tuck with liposuction in Columbus, Ohio to create a substantially slimmer and more toned mid-body contour.
"Dr. Lichten took the time to answer all my questions and he was optimistic about my results. The staff are very friendly and answered all of my questions. I am very pleased with my whole experience. Thank you!" – Tummy Tuck Patient Testimonial
Tummy Tuck Candidates
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are individuals in good overall shape and health with extra fat or loose skin in their midsection. In many cases, these areas do not improve despite diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty may be a solution for women who have had several pregnancies, men who cannot lose their gut, some individuals who have a protruding abdomen, and people who have lost weight only to be left with loose, flabby skin in the abdominal region.
"Dr. Lichten was very friendly and informative. He made me at ease. Dr. Lichten is a great doctor...I would definitely go back to him and definitely recommend him to others." – Real Patient Testimonial
Because the surgery retightens the abdominal muscles, women should have finished with having children, because additional pregnancies after the procedure will compromise results. Patients also should be at or close to their goal weight. To find out if you are a good candidate for abdominoplasty, consult with Ohio plastic surgeon Dr. Lichten.
The Procedure
Dr. Lichten performs abdominoplasty by making a carefully-placed incision below the belly button from hip to hip. Through this incision, he is able to trim and retighten the abdominal muscles, while also removing excess skin and fatty tissue. If necessary, the belly button is repositioned and reshaped. After completing the tummy tuck, Columbus, Ohio plastic surgeon Dr. Lichten then closes the incision and applies surgical dressings.
Tummy tucks may take between 2 to 5 hours to complete. Dr. Lichten will provide more details about the procedure if you decide together that it is right for you.
If you are interested in learning more about tummy tuck surgery, request a consultation online and you will receive $25 off your consultation fee. You can also call 740-653-5064 (Lancaster) or 614-862-8008 (Groveport) to schedule your visit with Dr. Lichten. We look forward to meeting with you.
