Women and men who have loose abdominal skin and fat that is concentrated in the abdomen can benefit from tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Sometimes these conditions are inherited. In other instances, substantial weight loss may cause abdominal skin to become flaccid.
Abdominoplasty also can tighten muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy. The procedure may somewhat improve the appearance of stretch marks, especially those located below the navel.
It is necessary to be cautious and take note of the procedure before and after. Anyone who decides to follow the procedure will not always react to it in a similar fashion, but here are a few points.
The surgery will take approximately two hours and then it will be necessary to stay at the hospital overnight. The surgeon will need to observe the after effects. This is considered a big operation similar to that of a by-pass surgery.
It is best to make plans in advance and take leave for a minimum of two weeks if you are either in school, at college or a working person. The day after surgery, you might be encouraged to get out of bed for short walks to promote blood circulation. You may not be able to stand up completely straight. Therefore it is best if you do not sit for long periods of time during the first several days. Your doctor will most likely give you pain medication in order for you not to feel too much discomfort.
Whether you’re having a partial or complete tummy tuck, your incision site will be stitched and bandaged. It’s very important that you follow all your surgeon’s instructions on how to care for the bandage in the days following surgery. The bandage used will be a firm, elastic band that promotes proper healing.
Healing may take weeks or months depending on your body. You may also experience numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for that same time period.
When looking for a professional to perform the operation take precaution. Decide on a person with certification in plastic or cosmetic surgery and a license to operate in the state of your residence. It is not necessary that he has experience in tummy tuck surgery.
So it is best to choose a surgeon that you feel comfortable with when seeking for advice. This surgery should be considered as a major operation. But if you have the confidence and firmness of mind to go ahead with this procedure it will all be worth it when you are finally rid of all the sagging skin and able to wear tight fitting tops and jeans that everyone else seems to be wearing.