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What is Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?

Jul 22nd, 2008 18:31
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A tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that is performed under 
general anesthesia.  Patients should be aware of the risks and side 
effects associated with a tummy tuck surgery.  Risks include 
infection, blood loss and adverse reactions to anesthesia.  Side 
effects of the surgery include pain, swelling and scarring.
During the tummy tuck surgery the surgeon will make a large incision 
near the pelvic bone and may also make a smaller incision near the 
belly button.  The surgeon will remove fat and skin as needed to 
flatten and smooth the stomach.  Depending upon the extent of the 
surgery, a new belly button may be created and stretch marks may be 
reduced or eliminated.
Tummy tuck surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours.  It 
really depends on what exactly the surgeon needs to do and how much 
work is required.  More extensive surgeries will require a hospital 
stay, where less extensive surgeries will likely allow the patient to 
go home shortly after their surgery on the same day.  Once home it is 
important for the patient to follow all instructions their surgeon has 
given them to ensure they heal properly with minimal complications.
It can take form two to four weeks to completely recover from a tummy 
tuck.  The recovery time depends upon the patient.  If they were in 
good physical shape and they are a naturally fast healer then recovery 
time will be minimal.  However, a person who was not in the best 
physical shape or who is a slow healer will need more time to 
recover.  Additionally, following the surgeon’s recovery instructions 
can effect the recovery process and seed it up or slow it down.
The results of the tummy tuck surgery are not going to be immediately 
noticeable.  There will be swelling that will likely make the area 
look similar to before surgery.  After the swelling goes down, though, 
patients should begin to see a flatter smoother stomach.  To keep the 
effects of the surgery it is important for a patient to not gain or 
lose weight. 
Tummy tuck surgery can be a great way to improve your physical 
appearance when diet and exercise are not working.  A tummy tuck can 
help a person get the look they’ve always desired.  It is a serious 
surgery, though, and it is up to the patient to follow all doctors 
orders so they can enjoy their tummy tuck results and not end up with 
complications. 
Tummy tuck surgery is not something to be taken lightly.  A patient 
should understand that it requires work on their part to ensure that 
they get the results they desire.
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