Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman

While many of us have body imperfections that we'd like to improve, there is probably no greater trouble area than our stomachs when it comes to excess fat and lack of tone and definition. After years of healthy eating and exercise, we are often still left to suffer with those stubborn tummy bulges and loose skin.

But thanks to the skillful hands of Dr. Linderman, there are options for both men and women who are battling the bulge in their stomachs. There are two surgeries that are quite popular to tone the stomach and minimize the amount of excess skin: liposuction and tummy tucks (abdominoplasty). Though both are aimed at improving the look of your abdomen, the two treatment procedures are quite different.

If you have excess fat in the lower abdomen, thighs, buttocks, upper arms or under the chin that simply won't get smaller no matter how much you exercise, you may consider liposuction. If you're suffering from stretch marks, skin laxity, or a jelly-like appearance of your abdominal skin, you may need to have a tummy tuck.

Liposuction may be for you if:

• Your actual body weight is close to your ideal weight, at least within 30%.

• You have excess subcutaneous fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.

• You want to remove fat pockets in the abdomen, arms, knees, thighs, chin, neck, hips, calves, and ankles.

• You have good skin tone and elasticity without the existence of loose, saggy skin or stretch marks.

A tummy tuck may be for you if:

• You have been pregnant and have stretched and weakened abdominal muscles and stretch marks in the lower abdomen.

• You have a loose and sagging abdominal wall.

To learn more about both of these procedures, please contact Dr. Linderman at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Indiana today to schedule your initial consultation.