Liposuction and Tummy Tuck for Your Health

Individuals who are overweight and considered obese, or even morbidly obese, often struggle with weight loss through natural means, such as diet and exercise. Oftentimes, a physician may recommend undergoing gastric bypass surgery in order to jumpstart weight loss. Post-surgery, patients will drop in weight, but are unfortunately often left with loose, excess skin in various areas of the body. In order to remove sagging skin and stubborn fat deposits, cosmetic plastic surgery may be performed.

Typically, tummy tuck surgery and liposuction are requested in order to achieve a more contoured midsection. While liposuction may be performed on several areas of the body, a tummy tuck is specifically performed on the stomach area. A qualified and experienced plastic surgeon can carefully sculpt the body with these surgeries. Tummy tuck surgery tightens the abdominal muscles and trims away hanging skin in the abdomen. Liposuction can remove fat deposits from the chin/neck, upper arms, lower back, abdomen, and thighs. When performed together, these body contouring procedures can help to provide patients with optimal results. By removing excess fat, risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can be greatly reduced.

If you are in the Buffalo or Erie County areas, you may contact Todd B. Koch, M.D. of Amherst Cosmetic Surgery Center & LeMedi Spa. Dr. Koch is an experienced Buffalo tummy tuck and liposuction specialist who can help you regain a healthy body shape.