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7 Things To Know About A Tummy Tuck before going for one.

By Healthtuition Editorial Team
Updated August 31, 2019
in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck
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What is a Tummy Tuck? Well for those who don’t know, a Tummy Tuck also called abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that is conducted to remove excess fat and skin in the abdomen to restore separated muscles to make it smooth and firm.

It is not the same as liposuction but you can have both if you wish.

Who are the best Candidates for Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck can be conducted to anyone including individuals with good health. Women who have had pregnancy may find it helpful as it tightens their abdomen muscle and removes excess skin.

Women who have had pregnancy may find it helpful as it tightens their abdomen muscle and removes excess skin.

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However, it can be suitable for people who have tried diet and exercises without success. Another group of people who are candidates includes;

  • Aging
  • Heredity
  • Prior surgery
  • Those with Significant fluctuations in weight.

A few things You Should Know before going for Abdominoplasty.

Before going for a tummy tuck, it is highly advisable to know the Pros and Cons involved and what happens during and after the process.

1. Expect Benefits beyond surgery.

Removing excess skin and tightening abdomen muscles can provide both physical and mental benefits. Whether it’s caused by genetic, pregnancy or through weight loss.

Tummy Tucks restores confidence and urinary incontinence. Your abdomen will look flat and most outfits will accommodate your stomach.

2. You are likely to have a scar.

Since you are going to have surgery, you are going to have a scar around your belly button since it gets relocated.

The size of the scar that you will get depends on the plastic surgeon who conducts your surgery.

Weight loss patients have excess horizontal and verticle skin. After a tummy tuck surgery, they are likely to have a huge upside-down T-shaped scar across the abdomen.

3. Do thorough research on the best and qualified plastic surgeon.

Tummy tuck conducted by a doctor who is not a plastic surgeon can lead to a serious medical condition. In fact, it can lead to even death.

Look out for the best plastic surgeon who is highly qualified and board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). In addition, the surgeon should have experience in the procedure and be well conversant.

This is because any doctor can claim to be a plastic surgeon after undergoing some training but this process needs highly qualified personnel conduct it.

4. It is expensive and your insurance might not cater for it.

A tummy tuck surgery can cost from $3,000 to $12,000 depending on the surgeon you choose. Averagely, patients across the U.S are paying for the procedure. Experts like Dr. Miami, charge abdominoplasty price at $7,445.

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This is quite expensive for insurances to cater to that is why it is often considered a procedure for the rich and famous.

5.You will need a helper at home after the surgery.

After surgery, you are going to need someone who will assist you with everything since you will not be able to do anything. Another reason you are going to require a helper is during this period, you need complete rest for you to recover quickly.

Also, you will not be able to turn around stretch or do heavy work hence requiring a helper.

6. The procedure will not make you lose weight.

This procedure will not help you lose weight because the process is meant to give you shape at your abdomen.

Furthermore, the procedure is recommended when you are already at your ideal weight. So, don’t go for the procedure as a way to lose weight even though one loses some small pounds because of the process.

7.You will not be able to bend until you have recovered.

Finally, you will not be able to bend or pick something from the ground. This is due to the pain from the surgery. First, lower back muscles will have immense pain and back spasms but this will end as you recover.

Those are some of the things you need to be prepared for. Most of all the benefits you get there after will be great.

Bottom line: If you are still planning to give birth, it is recommended that you first complete giving birth then go for a tummy tuck.

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