Tummy Tuck

People from around the globe find themselves with excess skin and fat around the belly and decreased strength and tone of the muscles beneath and in a quandary as to what can be done about it. There is a cosmetic procedure called an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck that can be performed by a cosmetic surgeon to help to counteract these problems.

For most people, these problems are discovered after pregnancy, weight loss or simply because they are getting older. A tummy tuck can improve body contour while providing a smoother shape to the abdomen at the same time.

The Procedure

During the surgery your surgeon will make an incision just below your stomach in the bikini/boxer line so that the scar remains hidden. Then, excess skin and fat are removed, the muscle beneath is tightened, the skin is redraped to provide a pleasing body shape, and in most cases your belly button will be moved to a new position within the newly contoured abdomen.

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may only require a mini-abdominoplasty, which will give you the same results, but it has less noticeable scars. You can also have liposuction performed with your tummy tuck for even more fat removal and body contouring.

In most cases, a tummy tuck is done as an outpatient under general anesthesia. Most people find that there is very little pain following the procedure. In most cases, your surgeon will use drains to remove any excess fluid and these are left in for several days after your surgery. You should be able to return work 10-14 days after your procedure. You may experience some bruising and swelling afterwards as well.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area who can assist you with your cosmetic surgery needs whether it's a tummy tuck or another procedure that you would like to have done, schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area today.

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