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Tummy Tuck

Changing the body's appearance is often times more involved than just eating a well balanced diet and exercising regularly. Even the strictest of diet and exercise regimens are sometimes not enough to eliminate fatty tissues stored in the body.

Abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a major surgical procedure which removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. During a tummy tuck procedure, the muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened.

The best candidate for Abdominoplasty is someone in relatively good shape that is bothered by large fatty deposits or loose skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. This procedure is often accompanied by the use of liposuction.

Reasons for Considering a Tummy Tuck

No power to exercise the abdominal weight off.
Skin that’s lost elasticity after extreme weight loss.
Loose abdomen muscles due to pregnancy.
To achieve a more youthful abdomen and remove any unwanted fatty deposits or areas of skin.

Procedure Detail

A tummy tuck is performed in an outpatient setting under general anesthesia. The surgery can last between one and five hours. A tummy tuck is performed by making incisions along the front lower abdomen and around the back area near the hips. Sometimes an incision can be made around the navel. The skin is separated from the muscle area and the excess is removed. The remaining skin is then tightened and the incision is sutured.

The incisions are closed with stitches and your lower abdomen is firmly strapped with bandages. You will have a scar around your belly button and a long curved scar along your bikini line, which can usually sit behind the line of your underwear.

Recovery

If the patient is in surgery for an extensive amount of time, the recovery process will be greater. There are more options to a quicker recovery now more than ever. Like most procedures, a tummy tuck requires plenty of rest and limited movement are recommended. The areas that were worked on may require a compression wrap to heal the wounds and keep the swelling down. After the wrap has been on for some time, it is removed and the stitches are removed as well.

Over the counter pain relievers can subdue any minor aches and pains the patient may be complaining of. After the procedure, patients should follow the directions of the doctor to avoid any post-operation problems. It may be up to a full year before the patient can see the long last results.

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