A Tummy Tuck Procedure Can Improve One

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 surgery is always done under general anesthesia. It typically takes approximately a month for a person to completely recover from the procedure. However, recovery time will vary from one person to another.

There are two ways the procedure can be performed. One can opt for a full procedure, during which an incision is made at his or her waistline, as well as just above the pubic area. The muscles and skin are then stretched toward the person's bellybutton, where they are closed with sutures.

It is typically necessary to reposition one's belly button after the excess fat and skin are cut away. The surgery results in firmer skin, a narrow waist, and tighter muscles. The results of a full procedure are usually satisfactory according to most patients.

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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