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The Tummy Tuck Procedure Is A Major Surgery That Will Remove Excess Fat But Still Leaves A Scar
By Tim Gorman
Sometimes it seems too easy - go and have a tummy tuck, and instantly all your weight problems will be solved. Well, it's not that easy. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a major surgical procedure, with all the usual risks involved. Yes, the purpose of a tummy tuck is to removal excess fat and skin from the lower area of the abdomen, but you need to realize that you will be left with a permanent scar, and it may take well over six months for you to recover from the surgery. Still, thousands of tummy tucks are performed successfully every year.
The first step is to spend some time with your surgeon, so that you can ask all the questions you need to about the procedure, and discuss any issues that relate specifically to your own condition. Your surgeon will also detail all the required pre-op and post-op procedures, so that you are fully prepared for the operation.
It usually takes a few hours to perform a tummy tuck, and a general anesthetic is used in most cases. Sometimes the surgeon may use a localized anesthetic and sedatives, but this can be uncomfortable for the patient, despite the fact that they don't feel any pain.
The first step in abdominoplasty is to make an incision across the whole of the lower abdomen. This usually runs hip-to-hip, right above the pubic bone. Sometimes only a partial abdominoplasty is performed, which only requires a much smaller incision. Next, the navel is removed from the surrounding tissue. This allows the surgeon to reconstruct the abdominal area in a natural looking manner. The surgeon then reveals the abdominal muscles and pulls them together to tighten them, and stitches them into place. This tightening of the abdominal muscles is what's meant by a tummy tuck, not the removal of fat. The skin is then stretched back over the abdomen, any excess being removed, and then the navel is repositioned. Once everything is in place, it's all stitched together and dressings are applied.
Normally the patient remains in hospital for several days, so that the incisions can start to heal and it can be confirmed that there are no major complications. Some patients are released on the same day, but this is unusual. You will need to avoid activities such as heavy exercising and driving until your recovery is complete, and your surgeon will provide you with that sort of information as part of your post-operative care.
It's common to feel discomfort and pain in the abdominal area after surgery, and pain medication is usually required to keep this under control. The total healing process, however, takes many months, and it's very important that you don't resume any physical activity before you are ready. Certainly the tummy tuck procedure produces effective, permanent results. So if you don’t mind the scarring, it can be a great way to feel and look better. If you develop a regular exercise program and sensible eating habits, the beneficial effects can be permanent.
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