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Tummy tuck results

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 complications

Even though tummy tuck, when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon, offers very good results, there are certain risks and complications that the procedure can possibly bring. It is important for you to know that there is no such surgical intervention that would be totally safe and without any risk or possible complications. Although complications associated with abdominoplasty are relatively rare but possible, and patients should be aware of them prior planning to have tummy tuck done.

Tummy tuck risks and comlications

Statistical medical data shows that less than five percent of patients experience complications after abdominoplasty.

Some risks and complications are said to be associated with the surgical procedure itself, whereas others are associated with the recovery period and healing process. Some risks and complications of tummy tuck depend upon individual characteristics of a patient. Patients who are fit and healthy before surgery recover quicker and have fewer complications. Those who have diabetes or high blood pressure are expected to have higher risk for complication after surgery. Therefore such patients should consider all the pros and cons of this cosmetic procedure prior tummy tuck. They should also discuss carefully with their surgeon all the medical history and medications that they take in order to reduce the possibility of complications.

Some risks and complications can be reduced by certain actions that can be taken by a patient himself. For example, smokers are known to have higher risks for complications than non-smokers. Hence, if you smoke you should quit doing it at least four weeks before surgery and not resume smoking at least three weeks after tummy tuck. You are also recommended to avoid sun overexposure, especially in the belly area, and extreme loss of weight prior to the surgery, as these factors influence the healing process. You must bear in mind that risks of tummy tuck are low and complications are very rare, however, as with all surgical procedures they still occur. Certain complications related to surgery include bad reaction to anesthesia, since most tummy tuck procedures are performed under general anesthesia. The risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs is also possible; therefore it is important for you to start moving around as soon as possible after surgery. More serious complications, such as respiratory or heart disorders and even death, are almost exceptional but still possible.

As mentioned above, some complications are related to the poor healing process. Unfortunately, these complications are more frequent. Most patients experience pain, swelling, soreness and overall tiredness for about six weeks after surgery and this is considered a normal recovery process. However, in some cases these symptoms may last longer and cause a serious discomfort to the patient. Most of these signs can be managed with certain medications. More serious complications during the healing period include infection, which usually is successfully treated but may cause the recovery period to be longer. Excessive bleeding is also one of the most common complications. While others, such as thick scar formation and skin loss, are rarer but can result in the need for the second surgery. Often fluid collects under the skin after the drains have been removed and the surgeon may need to aspirate the fluid with a needle.

The most important thing for you to learn is that risk for complications can be reduced with your help. You must try to follow all your doctor’s instructions given for the healing process. Be eager to cooperate with your surgeon and do not hesitate to consult your doctor in case any problems occur during the post-operative period. Since in some cases the risk of complications is due to expectations that a patient has about the results of tummy tuck, it is essential to have realistic expectations and discuss them thoroughly with your doctor prior surgery. Complications, associated with tummy tuck, are rare and uncommon. They are very seldom when tummy tuck is performed by a skillful and experienced doctor. Still, even a high-skilled doctor cannot change certain aspects that depend upon the patient self. Therefore a good and close cooperation between a surgeon and a patient is vital in order to lower the risk for complications related to abdominoplasty.

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Tummy tuck cost

Tummy tuck as all cosmetic surgery includes some costs. You should be aware that beauty costs – both financially and physically. It includes some efforts and patience as well as some additional finances.

What has an influence on tummy tuck price?

Unfortunately, most insurance company policies do not cover the cost of cosmetic surgery, except for some rare cases when cosmetic surgery is needed to reconstruct vital functions of the body. Such exceptional cases in tummy tuck is the repair of a hernia covered by insurance. However, it still does not cover a full cost of abdominoplasty and you will have to pay an additional payment yourself. So, discuss the insurance issues with your doctor and write to your insurance company early before surgery. Your surgeon may also inform your insurance company about the necessity to perform a cosmetic procedure, if it is possible in your individual case. Even if so, the insurance company will not cover the whole cost of tummy tuck. In addition, bear in mind that in future this may affect your insurance coverage and your premiums may rise.

Be aware that tummy tuck costs depend on a number of different factors. The cost involves the facility fee, cost of surgical instruments and other surgical material. It also includes the cost of anesthetics, so a surgery performed under local anesthesia usually costs less than a surgery done under general anesthesia. The extent and complexity of a cosmetic surgery also adds to the price of tummy tuck. Therefore, you should know that partial abdominoplasty has a higher price than full abdominoplasty in general. The price may vary if a tummy tuck surgery is performed in combination with liposuction. Another factor that influences the price of abdominoplasty is a surgeon’s factor. The tummy tuck cost includes a surgeon’s fee. The more experienced the doctor the higher his or her fee. This fee also depends upon the reputation of a surgeon. It also includes pre- and post-operative consultations and some additional procedures needed.

Do not be tempted by exceptionally low prices, since the reason may be that not all these factors are included into the total price. Then the total price might be much higher than the one advertised. Be sure to ask your doctor for the total cost of tummy tuck before the surgical procedure so that you are not shocked to find out the price after surgery. The prices may differ significantly depending on the state or region. Usually, cosmetic surgery is more expensive in the western states of the United States compared to the rest of a country. Additionally, tummy tuck, as all cosmetic surgery, is less expensive in other certain parts of the world, such as some European countries or Thailand. Therefore, some people travel there in order to have tummy tuck or other plastic surgery performed, since they can get the same qualified management for a lower price.

Tummy tuck cost

Total price of tummy tuck varies from $6,500 to $8,500 depending upon the extent of surgery and certain practice. It may be lower in some states or regions.

Mini-tummy tuck , being a less complicated surgery, costs less than full tummy tuck. The price range varies from $5,500 to $6,500 also depending on the above mentioned factors.

Additional liposuction may cost from $2,600 to $6,500.

A wide range of the price shows that the procedure depends very much on the part of the stomach and the excess of fat deposits being removed. In total you may have to pay from $5,500 to $ 12,500 depending on the type of the surgery you need.

Since there are quite a few factors that affect the price of tummy tuck it is useful for you to check as many practices as possible in order to choose the best value. Do not forget that big advertisements do not necessarily guarantee a good quality and you would probably have to pay more so that you cover the price of an advertisement. A high price also does not necessarily indicate a qualified surgeon, so be careful judging a doctor only by a price of surgery. And finally, do not assume that you can expect better tummy tuck results if you pay more for tummy tuck. As with all cosmetic surgery, the most important is to have realistic expectations.

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Is tummy tuck painful?

Pain is something that people are afraid of. They do not wish to suffer any pain or discomfort associated with the treatment. “Is tummy tuck painful?” is probably the most frequently given question of all.

To answer the question is important to understand how tummy tuck is performed and what the factors are those that influence the pain level of abdominoplasty. Tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure most often performed under general anesthesia. Only partial abdominoplasty (mini-tummy tuck) can be performed under local anesthesia and a sedative. Since patients are asleep during the whole procedure they do not experience any pain during surgery. However, some patient states that injections of medications are rather painful but this varies from person to person since the pain level is a very individual thing.

It is noted that people who have been afraid of tummy tuck surgery or had bad thoughts before surgery experience more pain in a pre-operative and post-operative periods. Also, patients who are more sensitive are said to have lower pain level and therefore can feel some pain, which is more a psychological factor rather than physical. Post-operatively you will have to undergo a rather long period of recovery during which some pain, swelling and discomfort are considered to be normal consequences of a healing process. Do not be concerned about that since pain is successfully managed with certain medications. Although in some cultures it is popular to say that beauty requires some suffering, nowadays, most cosmetic surgery do not involve any pain at all. This is due to a qualified help of a high-skilled doctor and the newest medications. So, pain should not be something for you worry about while planning tummy tuck.