A Tummy Tuck Might Improve Your Self Confidence
The most important factor in beauty is self-confidence and confidence is created with a good body image. A tummy tuck can give you that confident body image that will make you feel and look beautiful.
Abdominoplasty is the medical term for a tummy tuck. The procedure removes excess fat and tightens muscles giving you slimmer, sleek look. Clothes fit better and look better on your body.
A complete abdominoplasty is an incision from hip to hip just above the pubic area. Fat is removed from the abdominal wall and the remaining skin and muscles are tightened. Liposuction is often used to augment the fat removal. A partial or mini abdominoplasty uses a smaller incision and a smaller portion and fat is removed. An extended abdominoplasty includes the front of the thighs and the flanks. A relatively new procedure in called Smart Lipo; this removes the fat with a combination of laser to melt the fat and tighten the skin and liposuction to remove the excess fat.
There are several factors to consider in making the decision for this operation. Of those factors the Doctor you select is important. Make certain that you find a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in abdominoplasty. Your State Medical Board will have information about the Doctors certification, education, license and disciplinary action.
Cost is another factor with averages ranging from $4,000 to $20,000 depending on your local and the type of the surgery you choose. Remember to include facility fees, anesthesia and medications. Sometimes the desired results are not achieved with the initial surgery and touch-up may be required.
Recovery can take from one to six weeks depending upon the extent of the surgery. Heavy activity is to be avoided during the time and often a compression garment must be worn. You can expect bruising and discomfort with full recovery not seen for 3 to 6 months.
The ideal candidate for this surgery should be healthy, no more than 30% over their ideal body weight and has good skin elasticity. Make certain that you have realistic expectations of the outcome.
Traditionally Tummy Tucks are thought of for women after pregnancies and through aging to tighten the loose muscles and reduce the fat accumulating in the stomach area. Men too are concerned about the “spare tire” and can benefit from an abdominoplasty. The most likely candidate is a man who has had significant weight loss and the skin sags and the muscles are weakened.
The decision for any plastic surgery should not be taken lightly but should you proceed forward the rewards can be great.
No related posts.
Filed Under Tummy Tuck |
Tagged With a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty, liposuction, smart lipo, stomach fat removal, Tummy Tuck, tummy tuck surgery
Comments
Leave a Reply