| Tummy tuck surgery, also called an abdominoplasty, is | | | | before surgery: In order to get the desired effect after |
| a commonly performed type of cosmetic surgery. | | | | surgery, be sure to communicate well with your doctor |
| People sometimes opt for this surgery when no | | | | beforehand. This will increase the chances that your |
| amount of dieting or exercise will serve to eliminate | | | | surgery will produce the intended result. |
| lingering bulges in the abdominal area. | | | | 2. Complications are reduced when fat deposits are |
| There are two main types of tummy tuck surgery: full | | | | limited to below the navel: A partial abdominoplasty (or |
| and partial abdominoplasty. The full abdominoplasty | | | | mini-tummy tuck) designed to remove fat deposits |
| involves the suturing together of the left and right | | | | below the navel usually results in fewer complications |
| flanks of the loose abdominal muscles. Meanwhile, the | | | | than does a full tummy tuck, given that it is less |
| partial abdominoplasty involves making a smaller | | | | invasive. |
| incision. It may be performed in conjunction with | | | | 3. You face an increased chance of complications if |
| liposuction to remove fat deposits from the hips. | | | | you have certain other conditions: People with the |
| Complications after this type of surgery can include | | | | following conditions have a higher change of |
| skin necrosis/death (more common among smokers), | | | | complications after surgery: diabetes, heart disease, |
| skin irregularities, infection, belly button death, | | | | poor circulation or being a smoker. |
| hematoma, puckered skin, slow healing, suture rupture, | | | | To minimize the chances of developing blood clots, be |
| collection of fluid under the skin, and swelling. | | | | sure to move around frequently after surgery. If you |
| If you are concerned about complications after tummy | | | | develop problems with the incision/wound, this could |
| tuck surgery, here are 3 things you should know: | | | | delay the healing process. Be sure to notify your |
| 1. Make sure you communicate well with your doctor | | | | doctor if you experience these problems. |