Indianapolis Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty Surgeon
Dr. Barry Eppley

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD, is a highly skilled Indianapolis tummy tuck surgeon who has years of experience helping his tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) patients achieve a firmer, shapelier torso. Visit his tummy tuck results page to view before and after pictures of his Indianapolis patients as well as those from across Indiana.

An abdomen that is fuller or that protrudes more than one desires can be the result of too much fat, loose or stretched out abdominal muscles from pregnancy, or excessive skin from weight loss or combinations of any or all of the above. This condition is quite common and responds poorly to diet or exercise as these efforts will not eliminate redundant skin, loose muscles, or significant abnormal fat accumulations. Only surgical excisions with or without liposuction of these tissues (abdominoplasty) can give the result that one desires.

Abdominoplasty surgery is designed to improve the contour of the abdomen by removing skin and fat and tightening the midline (rectus) muscles. It is not a substitute for weight loss and is not usually performed on very obese individuals. The ideal candidate for abdominoplasty has maximized their weight loss, begun some type of exercise program, and quit smoking before surgery. Ideally, one should be within 10 to 25 lbs of their ideal body weight for the best result.

To help his tummy tuck patients achieve a more refined appearance, Indianapolis plastic surgery specialist, Dr. Barry Eppley, may use a variety of procedures to help his Indianapolis liposuction surgery patients remove stubborn fat deposits.