| When considering a tummy tuck procedure (or | | | | the understanding that limitations do exist. Your plastic |
| abdominoplasty), it's important to first understand what | | | | surgeon should give you a realistic idea of what can |
| a tummy tuck is intended for. This cosmetic procedure | | | | be done for you and your body. Their desire should be |
| is aimed at excessive fat (or skin) in your abdominal | | | | the same as yours - the best possible cosmetic results |
| area. Specifically, the fat or skin that cannot be | | | | and protecting your health. |
| eliminated through exercise and diet. Patients who | | | | Some benchmarks to keep in mind that make good |
| have this surplus due to the loss of skin elasticity that | | | | tummy tuck candidates: |
| comes from age can be good candidates. | | | | - You are in good physical health |
| Women who have gone through pregnancy are often | | | | - You're not excessively overweight |
| good candidates as well. The strain that this puts on | | | | - You have no plans for future pregnancies |
| their skin and muscles create the conditions that a | | | | - You're not currently pregnant |
| tummy tuck treats precisely. | | | | Those considering having children in the future are |
| The Tummy Tuck Candidate Mindset | | | | cautioned against a tummy tuck for good reason. The |
| However, just like any plastic surgery, the best | | | | procedure involves the repairing of muscles that could |
| abdominoplasty candidate will have realistic | | | | become separated again during pregnancy. Therefore |
| expectations of what can be accomplished. Those | | | | it is best that you be clear on whether having children - |
| expecting a miraculous return to their youthful form will | | | | or more children - is in your future when deciding on an |
| usually be disappointed. | | | | abdominoplasty. |
| Realistic candidates also understand that this is not a | | | | Again, this article is not a definitive test on whether you |
| substitute for a good diet and/or exercise. You should | | | | are a good candidate or not. That decision should be |
| try both before considering a tummy tuck. The natural | | | | reserved for you and your surgeon at your |
| route is always the best one. | | | | consultation in our Honolulu offices. However, these |
| This procedure can produce dramatic results for | | | | guidelines will give you an idea of what conditions |
| some, but you must go into the initial consultation with | | | | make for the best prospect. |