Essential Facts About A Tummy Tuck Procedure

By Andrew Moore


There is a vast array of reasons a person may seek cosmetic surgery such as a tummy tuck. For example, women who have had multiple pregnancies may wish to tone and firm their abdominal area. Additionally, one may have stubborn fat pockets for which other solutions have failed. Regardless of why a person may want to have such a procedure completed, the end result is usually a well-defined, firm stomach.

Also called abdominoplasty, this procedure was designed to tighten the abdominal muscles and firm up the skin in this region. In most cases, overstretched skin is amputated as well. The surgery is a major procedure, and therefore can take up to five hours to complete.

The procedure is always completed under general anesthesia. Recovery time varies from one individual to the next. However, it usually takes about thirty days for one to recover completely from the surgery.

There are two ways the procedure can be completed. One is referred to as a full procedure, and it is necessary to make two incisions when this option is selected. One incision is made around the person's bellybutton, while the other is made directly above his or her pubic region. The muscles and skin are then pulled together from each side and attached in the middle of one's torso with sutures.

The excess skin and fat are removed, following the reposition of the patient's bellybutton. The end result of the surgery includes tighter muscles, firmer skin, and a narrower waist. Most people are happy with the outcome of a full procedure.

A partial tummy tuck another option one may wish to consider. It is less complex than the aforementioned option. However, it usually only firms the skin and muscles immediately below the belly button. Only one incision is necessary with this procedure, and liposuction is typically part of the process. Cosmetic surgery is not for everyone, and therefore those considering procedures of this type should carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages before making a final decision.




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