Author: Matas

If you tried all the possible diets and exercise but were not able to achieve good results in losing your big belly, you might be interested in tummy tuck. Because results achieved by this procedure are something you would never accomplish by an ordinary diet or hard exercise. You might lose weight and strengthen your body muscles but you will always have trouble with tightening your loose skin, unless you choose tummy tuck.

Tummy tuck results

Tummy tuck eliminates excess of fat deposits and loose skin in the lower and middle abdomen. It tightens the abdominal muscles, which results in a flatter, smoother belly and a narrower waist. It may also lower your body weight. Another result of the surgery is removing stretch marks that usually occur after multiple pregnancies or a fast loss of weight. In tummy tuck loose skin is removed from the lower abdomen and the skin is tightened in the middle abdomen. All the fat deposits can be removed during abdominoplasty.

Unfortunately, as a result of this type of tummy tuck surgery there will be a large scar left in the incisions area. After complete tummy tuck the scar will extend from hip to hip whereas after mini tummy tuck the scar will be smaller and less visible. There will be another scar in the belly button area. There is no reason to worry since most of the clothes and even bathing-suits cover the scars leaving them invisible to other people. The scars should also heal in a few weeks and will be barely visible. However, in some cases scars remain rather visible even with time. The shape of the belly button might be changed but this is usually invisible. It is very common for the abdomen to stay swollen for a few weeks or even months after surgery.

It is then very hard to see the positive effects of tummy tuck. For some patients the abdomen remains swollen even for three to six months and this is considered a normal healing process. The healing period depends on individual factors, the type of the surgery, and amount of fat deposits and tone of the skin. Results become more visible after the swelling disappears. With patience during the healing period, abdominoplasty enhances the body contour making the abdomen firmer and flatter.

One of the most important results of tummy tuck is that the procedure affects your self-confidence. With better looks everybody feels more comfortable about their bodies and in the clothing and hence more self confident. However, you should keep in mind that tummy tuck would not make other people treat you differently. Therefore it is important to have realistic expectations about this type of surgery.

Tummy tuck, either complete or partial, offer long-term results. Unless, of course, one gains a huge amount of weight or gets pregnant. Then it is illogical to hope for the results to stay for years. It is important to understand that only following a balanced diet and exercising regularly will help you maintain long-term results.

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Tummy tuck guarantees excellent results and improved appearance but if you hope to look perfect straight after surgery, you will be disappointed. It takes time for the wounds to heal and for your body to recover completely. Therefore you should be aware to be patient after your surgery, since it will take time to recover and enjoy the results.

After tummy tuck

It is absolutely normal that your abdomen will be swollen and you might feel pain and discomfort for a few days or weeks after surgery. Pain may be regulated with medicines. If your surgery is done under out-patient basis, you will be released in a few hours. You might have to stay in the hospital for about three days after surgery depending on the extent and type of surgery.

It is very important to start walking as soon as possible. In case it is hard and painful at first, you should be moving your legs and feet lying in bed. Ask your doctor when you will be allowed to take showers and how often you should change the dressings. You will need to have your surface stitches removed in about a week. And deeper sutures will get out in less than a month.

It will take some time to return to your normal life. It is very individual and varies from patient to patient. The period depends upon how complicated the surgery was and what the physical state of the patient before the surgery was. You are likely to return back to normal quicker if you were in a very healthy state before surgery. Most people return to work between two and four weeks after surgery, however, to some it might take longer than that.

If your abdominal muscles were strong and if you had a tighter abdominal wall, it is most likely that your recovery period will last shorter. You may start easy action after three days after surgery. Light exercise is recommended to all the patients, even those who have never done exercise before surgery. This prevents from formation of blood clots, decreases swelling and improves the healing process. You should however avoid hard exercise and lifting until you are allowed by your surgeon. It usually takes four to six weeks until strenuous exercise can be attempted.

Your scars may look worse for the first few months but you should not worry as they will start disappearing after about five to six months after surgery. Your surgeon may recommend you to apply a special topical cream at the sight of the scar area in order for the scars to heal quicker and become invisible. You might feel quite depressed after surgery since the results do not become visible very soon. This is considered to be normal as many patients feel down and unhappy until they see the actual results. You should just remember why you chose to have the surgery in the first place and concentrate on your goals.

If you have any complaints about your health, surgery results or pain after surgery, do not hesitate to consult your doctor. You are highly recommended to come for a check up in a month after your surgery.

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Since the very first abdominoplasty, had been performed the method was improved and modified. There are many variations of the type and design of incisions and the surgery technique itself.

Tummy tuck surgery

Be aware that there are two modifications of abdominoplasty – partial and complete abdominoplasty. If an individual has fat deposits only in the area below the navel, he or she will be recommended to have a partial abdominoplasty, known as a mini-tummy tuck, which is a less complicated surgery. And if an individual needs the whole belly to be reshaped, he or she will need to undergo a complete abdominoplasty. One may also need to have a liposuction at the same time in order to achieve better results.

You may now start thinking of what the basic differences are between the mini-tummy tuck and a complete tummy tuck and how they both are performed. The basic difference is that a mini-tummy tuck involves only the lower abdomen, below the navel, whereas during a complete abdominoplasty both the middle and lower abdomen is reshaped. Being a less complex procedure, a mini-tummy tuck may in some cases be performed in an out-patient department and takes between one and two hours.

A complete tummy tuck requires more work and hence takes longer, from two to five hours, depending on how much work needs to be done. During a complete tummy tuck a surgeon makes a large incision from hip to hip just above the pubic area. Another incision is made around the belly button in order to free it from the surrounding skin. This cut is made in order to leave the belly button in a normal place. Then the doctor detaches a large skin flap from the abdominal wall. It reveals the belly muscles, which are then tightened. The abdominal wall becomes firmer and the waistline narrower as a result of this step. Now the surgeon needs to stretch a free skin flap down to the pubic area and cut an excess of skin. The surgeon then cuts a new place for a navel and stitches it in place. Finally, the incision is sewn back together and the surgery is complete. In a mini-tummy tuck a surgeon makes a shorter cut and he may not need to move the navel. The muscles under the skin are tightened. Then a surgeon stretches the skin between the belly button and the incision and removes the excess of fat and skin.

After the procedure, the belly button may gain a slightly different shape due to the stretching and removal of skin. General anesthesia is applied during the surgery, so that a patient is asleep and does not feel anything. In some cases, when a tummy tuck is performed in an outpatient department, a local anesthesia may be chosen. This does not cause any discomfort to a patient, since he or she still does not feel anything.

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Planning your surgery, you should know that there are certain steps to follow in order to prepare for the tummy tuck surgery completely. In all cases, consulting with your doctor is advisory. Normally the doctor evaluates your physical state, the extent of fat deposits in the abdominal area and your skin tone. This is usually done during the first consultation. You should frankly tell the doctor your expectations and discuss them with him or her. On the other hand, the surgeon should state whether your expectations are realistic and if they can be met by abdominoplasty.

Before tummy tuck

Discussing your hopes and stating the extents of fat deposits and skin elasticity will help the doctor to decide which of the methods is most suitable in each individual case. According to the extent of fat deposits and the state of obesity, you might need either complete tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck to be performed. In addition, liposuction may be beneficial in some cases to achieve better results.

As with all surgeries, there are certain limitations before the procedure. Smokers should be aware to stop smoking at least four weeks before surgery and to not start again at least two weeks after surgery. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any medications, vitamins or any other drugs. One should avoid overexposure to the sun, especially in the tummy area, since this could restrict your ability getting well. Following a rigid diet could also worsen your skill to heal, therefore should be avoided. The surgery will be postponed if your health worsens, for example if you get a cold or any other infection.

Usually, you will have to pay for the surgery yourself since most of health insurance policies do not cover the cost of the tummy tuck procedure. You should also ask someone in advance to take you home after surgery. There might be a week long period when you will need someone’s help at home after tummy tuck surgery, so you should arrange for someone in advance.

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Partial abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck is the most popular tummy tuck technique.

Mini tummy tuck

Another modification of this tummy tuck is a partial abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck. If your problems with excess fat deposits lay below the navel you might be just a perfect candidate for mini-tummy tuck . This procedure requires less time and usually takes about two hours. It can be performed under local anesthesia on outpatient basis; hence you might be checked out from the hospital after a few hours after surgery. Mini-tummy tuck leaves you with a shorter, less visible scar and a faster healing process. In combination with middle abdomen liposuction partial abdominoplasty offers excellent tummy tuck results, which can be noticed after a shorter period of recovery. Bare in mind that abdominoplasty, no matter what technique is being used, produces a scar even though it is invisible after some time. However, endoscopic tummy tuck leaves the smallest scar out of all techniques. Unfortunately, it is suitable only to a certain group of patients.

If you have excess abdominal fat and lax muscles of the lower abdomen, but your abdominal skin is still elastic and tight, endoscopic abdominoplasty might be a perfect option for you. However, those, who have loose skin, cannot benefit from this type of the tummy tuck procedure. Endoscopic abdominoplasty is performed with the help of a small camera attached to surgical instruments, which are then guided under the skin through small incisions just above the pubic area and the navel. The fat is removed with the help of liposuction and abdominal muscles are tightened with surgical instruments, which are controlled with the help of a camera. Even though it is a minimal invasive surgery, you must understand that you will still need a recovery period and a drain to eliminate excessive fluid. The advantage of this type of tummy tuck is a smaller scar and a shorter healing period.

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Since the very first abdominoplasty had been performed the method was improved and modified. There are many variations of the type and design of incisions and the surgery technique itself. Those who are interested in tummy tuck might have heard the terms complete and partial or mini-tummy tuck. These are two major modifications of this type of surgery. Additionally, there are other types of techniques, such as endoscopic and reverse abdominoplasty.

Complete tummy tuck

Complete abdominoplasty is usually offered to patients who have large excess of fat deposits both in the lower and middle abdominal area, very loose skin and lax muscles of the abdominal wall.

In full tummy tuck a large incision is made across the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area. Another incision is made around the belly button in order to separate it from the surrounding tissues. All the skin is made free from the abdominal wall and the abdominal muscles are sewn together and hence tightened. The surgeon then removes excess skin, makes a new hole for the navel to put in another position. And the tummy tuck surgery is finished with suturing and stitching the incisions

Since it is the most complicated type of tummy tuck the surgeon should carefully evaluate whether you are a suitable candidate to it or not. Your doctor might offer you a mini-tummy tuck in combination with liposuction of the middle abdominal area. Do not hesitate to discuss all the options with your doctor, since full abdominoplasty causes greater swelling and discomfort due to a huge amount of work done. The recovery period is also longer compared to other types of tummy tuck.

Reverse tummy tuck

Reverse abdominoplasty may be offered to patients who have breast lift or breast reduction performed and also have loose skin and excess fat deposits in the upper abdominal area. This is a new procedure and is not very popular among surgeons yet. But you may ask your doctor about if reverse abdominoplasty might be beneficial in your individual case. Since there are various types of abdominoplasty techniques your job is to find a competent, highly skilled surgeon who would offer the best option for you. As it is very individual, it is a wrong thinking that one size fits all.

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Tummy tuck is not suitable for everyone.  Find out are you the best candiadate or not by readig this article!

The best candidates for tummy tuck

If you are not satisfied with how your tummy looks, you might consider having tummy tuck performed. However, you should find out whether you are a suitablecandidate for the procedure or not.

The best candidates are people who are in a fairly good shape but are worried about fat deposits on the abdomen or loose abdominal wall that cannot be improved by a balanced diet or regular exercise. Both men and women with such problems may seek for tummy tuck. Non-smokers are better candidates for tummy tuck than smokers.

The procedure is beneficial neither especially to women who, during multiple labors have stretched their abdominal wall so that it cannot be reshaped nor by diet neither by excessive exercise. Individuals who have stretch marks or loose skin due to excessive loss of weight will also gain many benefits from the surgery. Those who lost their skin elasticity due to older age may also choose tummy tuck. People who have no scars on the abdomen after previous surgeries may also consider this type of cosmetic surgery. Bear in mind that you will have to stop smoking two weeks prior to the surgery. And you should also stay out of the sun some time before the procedure.

As with all cosmetic surgeries, you have to be very realistic about the results after the procedure. Tummy tuck will improve your appearance and may enhance your self-esteem. But be aware that it will not make other people think about you differently. Also bear in mind that you will have to follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly in order to make the results last permanently. You should discuss your expectations of this type of cosmetic surgery and possible complications with your doctor prior to the procedure.

Who should not consider having it?

Even if you have decided to have tummy tuck, be aware that you are not necessarily a good candidate for the procedure. There are certain reasons why some people should not consider having tummy tuck and you should find out if you are not one of them.

If you are not in a good health you may not be able to undergo the surgery since it would be of too much stress for your body. In such cases tummy tuck, as any surgery, may cause unexpected trouble and damage to your health. Women, who are planning to have more children, are not good candidates for abdominoplasty. The reason why is, that the abdominal muscles are tightened during this procedure. During pregnancy these muscles may be separated again causing a loose abdominal wall and excess skin. Therefore if you are planning to have future pregnancies, you should wait until you are through bearing babies.

It is a bad idea to have tummy tuck if you plan to lose a lot of weight. When you lose a lot of weight you will have excess skin and may need to undergo an extra surgery in order to remove it. Therefore, people who plan to lose a lot of weight should postpone tummy tuck before a great loss of weight.

Unfortunately, those who have multiple scars on the abdominal wall after previous surgeries should not consider having abdominoplasty. After tummy tuck these scars may be extremely visible.

Bear in mind that tummy tuck produces a permanent large scar just above the pubic region. If this bothers you, you should think carefully before deciding to have this type of cosmetic surgery. And finally, tummy tuck is not for those who expect to match their ideal after the surgery or those who hope that other people will treat them better. This may not be achieved by any cosmetic surgery, including abdominoplasty. Be aware, that tummy tuck should not be used as a substitute to weight loss either.

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What do you think when you hear the term tummy tuck or abdominoplasty? Do you start wondering what it might mean or just forget about the term? Or have you perhaps considered having it? This may help you understand what tummy tuck exactly is and answer some of your questions.

Tummy tuck

Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty in a professional medical language, is a cosmetic procedure performed in order to fix the appearance of an abdomen. Excess fat and skin is removed from the lower and middle abdomen and muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened during the surgery. As a result of the surgical procedure, the belly is reshaped and the abdominal wall appears to be firm. Both men and women who have problems in losing fat deposits by improved diet and regular exercise usually seek for this type of cosmetic surgery.

Women, who have an excess skin, fat deposits in a belly area and a loose abdominal wall muscles as a result of many pregnancies, gain a lot of advantages of the tummy tuck. Be aware that there are two modifications of abdominoplasty – partial and complete abdominoplasty. If an individual has fat deposits only in the area below the navel, he or she will be recommended to have a partial abdominoplasty, known as a mini-tummy tuck, which is a less complicated surgery. And if an individual needs the whole belly to be reshaped, he or she will need to undergo a complete abdominoplasty. One may also need to have a liposuction at the same time in order to achieve better results.

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