A tummy tuck, also known as a tummy tuck, is a plastic surgery procedure that creates a firmer, more defined area of the abdomen. As long as the patient chooses a doctor they can trust and follows all instructions, they will usually achieve the desired results.
Most people want a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and skin in the stomach and abdomen area. The ultimate goal is usually to tighten and tighten the walls of the abdomen. Many candidates undergo a tummy tuck after pregnancy, while others opt for a tummy tuck after undergoing a major weight loss regimen and want to remove sagging or loose skin.
If you want to have a tummy tuck, you need to choose a doctor you can trust. This doctor should have years of experience performing a tummy tuck and receive regular training. If you’re not sure which doctor to choose, ask friends or family if they have any recommendations.
Once you have chosen a few doctors, they will ask you to come in for a consultation. During the consultation period, the doctor will ask you many questions about your medical condition. If he smokes, he should stop several months before the procedure.
The doctor will also ask about your goals and expectations, so this is the time to explain what you like and dislike about your body. Since abdominoplasty can vary based on body structure, you and your doctor will determine the appropriate procedure together.
The procedure should take one to five hours to complete for a full tummy tuck and one to two hours for a partial tummy tuck, which is also called a mini facelift. This is also the time to ask your doctor many questions about the procedure and your experience. The doctor will then give you some instructions to follow to prepare for surgery.
During a full tummy tuck, your doctor will make an incision from one side of your hip to the other side. The doctor will also cut through the belly button and separate the skin from the abdominal walls. He or she will tighten the muscles and fascia and keep the skin and fat off. The doctor will then reattach the old belly button to the skin. Occasionally, the doctor will use liposuction to refine certain areas.
During a partial tummy tuck, the doctor usually makes a smaller incision. This procedure is usually less invasive and is used when a full tummy tuck is not needed. Finally, with both procedures, the doctor will place a bandage or compression garment on the patient and the fluid will soon be drained. The recovery period can generally last between one and four weeks and if all advice is followed, swelling, bruising and discomfort should be minimal.
If you are considering a tummy tuck, you should thoroughly investigate the procedure. Be sure to choose a doctor you can trust and follow all instructions to ensure minimal risk and complications.