TUMMY TUCK
Tummy Tucks
Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, may be your answer to achieving a flatter stomach. We all desire a flat tummy, but age, child bearing, lack of exercise and weight gain are the enemies in this battle. Men and Woman who have experienced dramatic weight loss, either through diet and exercise, or as a result of bariatric surgery, often have excess amount of skin around the abdomen. The procedure involves removing both fat and skin, tightening the abdominal wall and usually requires relocating the umbilicus. It is best suited for people with excess fat and skin.
Although abdominoplasty is a more popular procedure for women, Dr. Wolf has performed the surgery on men as well. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Since it is a more involved surgery, recuperation usually takes several weeks or months to see the final results. The length of time for recovery varies depending on the extent of the abdominoplasty and the general physical condition of the patient.
Most patients can return to work from three to four weeks after surgery. The results of a tummy tuck can remain for many years, if there is no significant weight gain or the patient does not become pregnant. Scars are mostly hidden within the bikini line or underwear and are usually inconspicuous.
Why Abdominoplasty?[Tummy Tuck]
Men and Women who have experienced dramatic weight loss, either through diet and exercise or as a result of bariatric surgery, often have excess amounts of skin around the abdomen. Women can also experience this condition as a result of pregnancy, making the abdomen soft and flabby. An abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck”, can remove excess folds of skin and tighten your abdominal muscles to create a lean, flat and more well-defined stomach. It can also diminish unsightly stretch marks. Because diet and exercise cannot remove excess skin, abdominoplasty is the perfect solution to tone and refine the abdomen. The effects of tummy tuck can be long lasting, provided you exercise regularly, eat a sensible diet, and maintain a suitable weight level.
Frequently asked questions:
Who is a best candidate for abdominoplasty?
Good candidate include men and women who are in relative good shape but have a large fat deposit in the abdominal wall or have loose abdominal skin. Abdominoplasty works best for people whose weight is stable. If you intend to lose more weight, you should consider postponing your tummy tuck until you’ve reached your target weight. A tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure.
Should I have a full or mini tummy tuck ?
What are the risks of having abdominoplasty ?
How long is the recovery period ?
The length of time it takes to recuperate after a tummy tuck may vary depending on your individual health. After the procedure, a compression garment or girdle may be worn for 4-6 weeks. Heavy lifting or any other vigorous activity which would strain the abdominal muscles may be restricted for 6-8 weeks. A light exercise program, like walking, will help you heal better and can help avoid medical complications such as swelling and blood clotting. As with any scar, it takes about a year or more for it to mature and form an inconspicuous and pale line.
Tummy tuck can
– Tighten stretched abdominal skin
– Correct lower abdominal bulging
– Correct weakened abdominal muscles
– Complement Liposuction