Abdominoplasty - Is It Safe?
Often, you don’t get the taut tummy that you want, with sit-ups and other exercises. If you have got too much of excess skin or flab in the abdomen that doesn’t respond with exercise or diet, a tummy tuck, which is also known as abdominoplasty , should be taken into consideration.With this abdominoplasty surgery, the abdomen is flattened and extra skin and fat are removed. The muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened. A combination of tummy tuck and liposuction can be done for achieving excellent results. Since this surgery is a major one, various facts must be taken into consideration when planning to undergo this procedure. In the hands of an experienced and caring surgeon abdominoplasty is a safe procedure that will ensure you the best aesthetic results.
Who are the ideal candidates for abdominoplasty surgery?
Who are the ideal candidates for abdominoplasty surgery?
- Tummy tuck can be provided for women and men who are in good general health.
- It is good for those women who have had many pregnancies. This procedure would help to tighten the abdominal muscles and also to get rid of excess skin.
- This is a good option for those women and men who face the problem of excess abdominal fat.
- This surgery benefits those people who have loose skin or fat deposits around the belly.
Who should not consider tummy tuck?
Women planning to get pregnant should postpone the abdominoplasty. This is because during the surgery, the vertical muscles are tightened and in future pregnancies, those muscles may get separated. Tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss by means of regular exercise and a strict diet. It should be considered when conventional weight loss measures fail to provide the desired results.
Preparing for abdominoplasty
The first step is choosing a surgeon and scheduling a consultation with him. During the meeting, you should discuss your aesthetic goals and learn everything you can about abdominoplasty. If you have the habit of smoking, stop smoking at least couple of weeks prior to the surgery. You should ideally refrain from smoking for at least 2 weeks after the surgery as well. Smoking can lead to a lot of complications and slow down the healing process.
Women planning to get pregnant should postpone the abdominoplasty. This is because during the surgery, the vertical muscles are tightened and in future pregnancies, those muscles may get separated. Tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss by means of regular exercise and a strict diet. It should be considered when conventional weight loss measures fail to provide the desired results.
Preparing for abdominoplasty
The first step is choosing a surgeon and scheduling a consultation with him. During the meeting, you should discuss your aesthetic goals and learn everything you can about abdominoplasty. If you have the habit of smoking, stop smoking at least couple of weeks prior to the surgery. You should ideally refrain from smoking for at least 2 weeks after the surgery as well. Smoking can lead to a lot of complications and slow down the healing process.
- Complete abdominoplasty
In this procedure, the incision is made from hip to hip and then the muscle, tissue and skin would be contoured as needed. The belly button may also be moved. A drainage tube may be inserted under the skin for some days to drain off the excess fluid.
- Mini abdominoplasty
This is done for people in whom the location of fat deposits is below the navel. During this procedure, the belly button would not be moved. Depending on the severity of the case, the procedure might take a couple of hours.
Your responsibility is to find a capable and experienced plastic surgeon who will take your aesthetic goals into consideration when providing the surgery. Such a surgeon would also ensure that you have a safe and comfortable surgical experience, and provide post surgery follow-ups as well.
Your responsibility is to find a capable and experienced plastic surgeon who will take your aesthetic goals into consideration when providing the surgery. Such a surgeon would also ensure that you have a safe and comfortable surgical experience, and provide post surgery follow-ups as well.
4/29/2013 10:04:55 AM
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