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Treatment Summary:
Tummy Tuck |
Free Consultation:
30 Minutes |
Procedure:
Two(2) to Five (5) hours |
Healing:
Two(2) to Four(4) weeks |
Pain:
Discomfort After Surgery. |
Number of Procedures:
one treatment |
Duration of results:
permannet |
Cost:
$4000-$6000, depending on the extent of the procedure. |
Before Treatment:
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After Treatment:
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Tummy Tuck General Questions:
- What is a Tummy Tuck?
- How does a Tummy Tuck work?
- Who is a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
- What are the effects of a Tummy Tuck?
- How about safety & side effects a Tummy Tuck?
- How long is recovery time for a Tummy Tuck?
- Pre-Tummy Tuck Instructions?
- Post-Tummy Tuck Instructions?
- Testimonials form Tummy Tuck patients?
- How painful is a Tummy Tuck?
- How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?
- What are the alternatives to a Tummy Tuck?
Tummy Tuck Unique Questions:
- Tummy Tuck Articles and Information
What is a Tummy Tuck?
Tummy Tucks flatten the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and by tightening muscles of the abdominal wall.
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How does a Tummy Tuck work?
The medical term for this surgery is abdominoplasty; it is considered to be major surgery. The patient is almost always placed under general anesthesia, which can produce it's own set of complications. An incision is made from hip bone to hip bone, and the extra skin and fat is removed, leaving a long, low-lying scar along the bikini line.
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Who is a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
This procedure is commonly used for people who have lost considerable amounts of weight and have a large pouch of remaining skin hanging below the abdomen.
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What are the effects of a Tummy Tuck?
Results are generally permanent.
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How about safety & side effects of a Tummy Tuck?
Side effects may include temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, and tiredness for several weeks or months is common.
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How long is recovery time for a Tummy Tuck?
Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.
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How painful is a Tummy Tuck?
After a tummy tuck, discomfort is definitely evident. The surgeon will offer instructions for easing any pain, and prescription pain medication can be taken to help control it.
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Pre-Tummy Tuck Instructions
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Post-Tummy Tuck Instructions
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How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?
$4000-$6000
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What are the alternatives to a Tummy Tuck?
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Tummy Tuck Articles and Information
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Article-1-Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck
If you're considering abdominoplasty...
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.
If you're considering abdominoplasty, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the surgeon. Please ask your surgeon about anything you don't understand.
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THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR ABDOMINOPLASTY
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise. The surgery is particularly helpful to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved.
Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery. Also, women who plan future pregnancies should wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you have scarring from previous abdominal surgery, your doctor may recommend against abdominoplasty or may caution you that scars could be unusually prominent.
Abdominoplasty can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
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ALL SURGERY CARRIES SOME UNCERTAINTY AND RISK
Thousands of abdominoplasties are performed successfully each year. When done by a qualified plastic surgeon who is trained in body contouring, the results are generally quite positive. Nevertheless, there are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure.
Post-operative complications such as infection and blood clots are rare, but can occur. Infection can be treated with drainage and antibiotics, but will prolong your hospital stay. You can minimize the risk of blood clots by moving around as soon after the surgery as possible.
Poor healing, which results in conspicuous scars, may necessitate a second operation. Smokers should be advised to stop, as smoking may increase the risk of complications and delay healing.
You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions before and after the surgery, especially with regard to when and how you should resume physical activity.
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PLANNING YOUR SURGERY
In your initial consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your health, determine the extent of fat deposits in your abdominal region, and carefully assess your skin tone. Be sure to tell your surgeon if you smoke, and if you're taking any medications, vitamins, or other drugs.
Be frank in discussing your expectations with your surgeon. He or she should be equally frank with you, describing your alternatives and the risks and limitations of each.
If, for example, your fat deposits are limited to the area below the navel, you may require a less complex procedure called a partial abdominoplasty, also know as a mini-tummy tuck, which can often be performed on an outpatient basis. You may, on the other hand, benefit more from partial or complete abdominoplasty done in conjunction with liposuction to remove fat deposits from the hips, for a better body contour. Or maybe liposuction alone would create the best result.
In any case, your surgeon should work with you to recommend the procedure that is right for you and will come closest to producing the desired body contour.
During the consultation, your surgeon should also explain the anesthesia he or she will use, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the costs involved. In most cases, health insurance policies do not cover the cost of abdominoplasty, but you should check your policy to be sure.
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PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins, and medications.
If you smoke, plan to quit at least one to two weeks before your surgery and not to resume for at least two weeks after your surgery. Avoid overexposure to the sun before surgery, especially to your abdomen, and do not go on a stringent diet, as both can inhibit your ability to heal. If you develop a cold or infection of any kind, your surgery will probably be postponed.
Whether your surgery is done on an outpatient or inpatient basis, you should arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery, and to help you out for a day or two after you leave the hospital, if needed.
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WHERE YOUR SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED
Many surgeons perform both partial and complete abdominoplasties in an outpatient surgical center or an office-based facility. Others prefer the hospital, where their patients can stay for several days.
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TYPES OF ANESTHESIA
Your doctor may select general anesthesia, so you'll sleep through the operation.
Other surgeons use local anesthesia, combined with a sedative to make you drowsy. You'll be awake but relaxed, and your abdominal region will be insensitive to pain. (However, you may feel some tugging or occasional discomfort.)
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THE SURGERY
Complete abdominoplasty usually takes two to five hours, depending on the extent of work required. Partial abdominoplasty may take an hour or two.
Most commonly, the surgeon will make a long incision from hipbone to hipbone, ,just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. With partial abdominoplasty, the incision is much shorter and the navel may not be moved, although it may be pulled into an unnatural shape as the skin is tightened and stitched.
Next, the surgeon separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to your ribs and lifts a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. This provides a firmer abdominal wall and narrows the waistline.
The skin flap is then stretched down and the extra skin is removed. A new hole is cut for your navel, which is then stitched in place. Finally, the incisions will be stitched, dressings will be applied, and a temporary tube may be inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site.
In partial abdominoplasty, the skin is separated only between the incision line and the navel. This skin flap is stretched down, the excess is removed, and the flap is stitched back into place.
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AFTER YOUR SURGERY
For the first few days, your abdomen will probably be swollen and you're likely to feel some pain and discomfort which can be controlled by medication. Depending on the extent of the surgery, you may be released within a few hours or you may have to remain hospitalized for two to three days.
Your doctor will give you instructions for showering and changing your dressings. And though you may not be able to stand straight at first, you should start walking as soon as possible.
Surface stitches will be removed in five to seven days, and deeper sutures, with ends that protrude through the skin, will come out in two to three weeks. The dressing on your incision may be replaced by a support garment.
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GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
It may take you weeks or months to feel like your old self again. If you start out in top physical condition with strong abdominal muscles, recovery from abdominoplasty will be much faster. Some people return to work after two weeks, while others take three or four weeks to rest and recuperate.
Exercise will help you heal better. Even people who have never exercised before should begin an exercise program to reduce swelling, lower the chance of blood clots, and tone muscles. Vigorous exercise, however, should be avoided until you can do it comfortably.
Your scars may actually appear to worsen during the first three to six months as they heal, but this is normal. Expect it to take nine months to a year before your scars flatten out and lighten in color. While they'll never disappear completely, abdominal scars will not show under most clothing, even under bathing suits.
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YOUR NEW LOOK
Abdominoplasty, whether partial or complete, produces excellent results for patients with weakened abdominal muscles or excess skin. And in most cases, the results are long lasting, if you follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
If you're realistic in your expectations and prepared for the consequences of a permanent scar and a lengthy recovery period, abdominoplasty may be just the answer for you.
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Article-2-Abdominal Plastic Surgery
Abdominal plastic surgery includes procedures to remove and tighten excess skin, fat, and muscle tissue. Many seeking abdominal plastic surgery have lost large amounts of weight and now have loose skin and tissue that abdominal plastic surgery can remove. Others have tried dieting and exercise, but have stubborn areas of fat that abdominal plastic surgery will get rid of. Patients choosing procedure are generally not looking for a "quick fix." Abdominal plastic surgery is usually the last step in reshaping the body, following months of diet and exercise.
Abdominal plastic surgery usually involves liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), or both. In some cases, abdominal plastic surgery is performed on a small, specific section of the stomach-this is called a "mini-tuck." Abdominal plastic surgery in these cases consists of small incisions above the pubic bone. This type of abdominal plastic surgery removes fat and tightens skin and muscles below the belly button. More traditional abdominal plastic surgery reduces the size of and tightens the entire stomach area. In the traditional abdominal plastic surgery, the incisions are larger in size, and the site can take longer to heal.
Abdominal plastic surgery carries the same risks as almost any type of surgery, and the best way to avoid abdominal plastic surgery mishaps is to choose a qualified physician who has extensive experience in performing abdominal plastic surgery procedures.
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Article-3-Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks, scientifically referred to as abdominoplasty, flatten the stomach by tightening the abdominal muscles.
Tummy tucks also reduce loose abdominal skin and fat. The candidates who investigate tummy tucks are generally persons whose stomachs were weakened by pregnancy, substantial weight loss, or hereditary factors.
Tummy tucks usually make use of a horizontal incision just above the pubic area, with the length of the tummy tuck incision depending upon the amount of skin that will be removed.
In some cases, the tummy tuck candidate will have excess skin above the navel, requiring an incision around the navel.
Often, tummy tucks can help eradicate stretch marks in the treated area, but dramatic changes shouldn´t be expected; tummy tucks usually only eliminate those stretch marks that are actually removed with the excess skin.
After tummy tuck surgery, patients are advised to avoid sitting for long periods of time. Many of the tummy tuck discomforts, such as bruising and swelling will fade over the next weeks and months.
The tummy tuck scars from the incisions will remain visible, although usually concealed by clothing.
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