| What you're about to read is a 'labor of love'. It didn't | | | | Because you'll be going through a lot of waiting while in |
| happen easily. | | | | the doctor's office, it is a good opportunity to have a |
| Hours and hours of learning and research went into | | | | look at tummy tuck photographs. Based on what you |
| gaining this experience and compiling it in a form you | | | | see, you may speak with the surgeon about any |
| can benefit from. This article was meant to be a | | | | concerns you have about the procedure, the recovery, |
| useful, educational and instructive resource for anyone | | | | and the expectations. You might even find that |
| interested in this topic. | | | | abdominoplasty is not a good option for you after |
| Enjoy it - and do let us know what you think. | | | | looking at the above photographs of unsuccessful |
| A tummy tuck, scientifically known as an | | | | operations. |
| abdominoplasty, helps people who have loose skin as | | | | There is also a procedure called a mini tummy tuck |
| a result of pregnancy or weight loss to regain a more | | | | that might be a better option for many people. You |
| youthful appearance. Abdominoplasty is a major | | | | might find that a full tummy tuck is overkill. You might |
| surgical procedure in which a surgeon cuts loose skin | | | | also find that a full tummy tuck is too expensive or is |
| away, sews together separated abdominal muscles, | | | | too invasive on your body. In this case, a mini tummy |
| then sews existing skin back. | | | | tuck may be your answer, as it uses a smaller incision. |
| When considering abdominoplasty, it helps to look at | | | | In a regular abdominoplasty your navel or belly button |
| photographs of tummy tucks. Before and after tummy | | | | might be repositioned. A mini tummy tuck usually won't |
| tuck photographs can help you determine what you | | | | need the removal of tissue around the belly button and |
| can expect in terms of results. The results of an | | | | is usually left alone. It is usually done in the lower area |
| abdominoplasty vary between patients, and a lot has | | | | of the abdomen and usually requires less skin removal |
| to do with the way the individual body heals and | | | | and muscle repair. It is a one or two hour procedure, |
| responds to surgery. photographs of tummy tucks can | | | | whereas a standard abdominoplasty can be up to six |
| also help you to see what to expect in terms of the | | | | hours long. |
| actual procedure. Most people have a deep-rooted | | | | Once your procedure is complete, you should be |
| fear of the unknown. It can help to look at tummy tuck | | | | prepared for a prolonged recovery process. Recovery |
| photographs to see what you will go through, if you | | | | from abdominoplasty takes longer than many other |
| have the stomach for it. | | | | cosmetic surgery procedures. In some cases, an |
| Now, pay attention closely. What you're about to | | | | overnight stay after the surgery is not required. |
| read will help you save hours of frustrating, wasted | | | | However, in other cases, a hospital stay of one to two |
| hunting, and let you hone in on some of the best | | | | days might be required. You should be able to return to |
| material on this subject! | | | | work after two to three weeks, but you'll be |
| When you consult with a surgeon, you will find their | | | | discouraged from doing any strenuous activity for at |
| office will be filled with photographs of tummy tucks. | | | | least three to five weeks. |