"Many of us strive for a flat, well-toned abdomen, but exercise and weight control does not always yield the results we desire. When exercise and diet do not produce the results that my patients want, abdominoplasty may be an option for them," says Dr. Alexandrina Saulis, a board certified plastic surgeon serving Naperville and surrounding areas.

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that can reduce or flatten a protruding abdomen when weight loss or exercise are not effective. Patients who have had multiple pregnancies, significant weight loss, or other conditions that have stretched the abdominal muscles and skin can benefit from abdominoplasty.

Since abdominoplasty is a major surgery, it is important for patients to take time to educate themselves, thoroughly analyze their own situation and to not rush to make the final decision. As a board certified plastic surgeon serving Naperville and surrounding areas, Dr. Alexandrina Saulis will work with each of her patients to determine the best procedure available to meet their needs and wants.

"Abdominoplasty is a highly individualized procedure. With that being said, it is important that patients who are interested in this procedure should do this for themselves and not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. By scheduling a consultation, I will discuss these issues with my patients and determine if this is the best procedure for them," says Dr. Saulis, offering plastic surgery for patients in Naperville and surrounding areas.

Both men and women who are in good overall health are candidates for abdominoplasty. Women who have muscles and skin stretched by multiple pregnancies may find the procedure useful to tighten those muscles and reduce the amount of loosened skin. A tummy tuck is also an alternative for men or women who suffered from obesity at one point in their lives and still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in their abdominal area.

Good candidates will also understand the abdominoplasty procedure and have realistic expectations of the outcome. The repair and tightening of the abdominal muscles, along with the removal of the excess skin, may greatly improve body contour and appearance. With improved appearance, patients' self-esteem may improve to help increase confidence in social situations. However, the surgery cannot bring back a patient's youth or create an ideal figure, which makes it important to have a realistic outlook on what patients want from this procedure.

Dr. Alexandrina Saulis, a Naperville and Hinsdale area board certified plastic surgeon, will discuss all options with her patients at their consultation at Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, S.C. Patients are encouraged to contact Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, S.C. by calling (630) 920-9404 or by visiting the practice website at www.hinsdaleplasticsurgery.com.

About Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, S.C: Dr. Alexandrina Saulis is on staff at two Chicago area hospitals, which include Hinsdale Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She earned her M.D. degree from the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago in 1996. She completed her surgical training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and its affiliated hospitals in 2003. Dr. Saulis is a current and active member of The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American College of Surgeons. Dr. Saulis also offers other procedures including liposuction, breast lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, and breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.

Media Contact:Dr. Alexandrina Saulisaprs@sbcglobal.net120 E. Ogden AvenueSuite #204Hinsdale, IL 60521(630) 920-9404http://www.hinsdaleplasticsurgery.com

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