| You have tried all kinds of diets and many forms of | | | | need to go for a mini tummy tuck which can address |
| exercise but there is still that problem of removing the | | | | this area quite well. The mini tummy tuck requires a |
| weight from your abdomen. You are fit enough but | | | | smaller incision so recovery time is much shorter than |
| your waist is not cooperating. You decide to go for a | | | | a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck can also be done |
| tummy tuck. You have read the recommendations - | | | | with liposuction to ensure best result. Discuss the |
| being within 30% of your body weight, removing only | | | | options with the surgeon and see what is best for you. |
| specific areas of excess weight, stable weight for | | | | If a full tummy tuck is what you need, then you would |
| about 6 months. You meet all the requirements and | | | | want to know what to prepare prior to the surgery. If |
| you understand the risks - it is after all a major surgery | | | | you smoke, then stop - at least for about 2 to 3 |
| procedure. Knowing all this, you decide to get a tummy | | | | weeks before surgery. It helps a lot if your body does |
| tuck. | | | | not need to deal with cleaning the lungs while you are |
| So what to do now? | | | | undergoing tummy tuck surgery and recovery later. |
| First thing to do is to find a surgeon that you are | | | | Get a copy of your doctor's protocol to read through. |
| comfortable with. This might be someone | | | | Ensure that there is someone to drive you to the |
| recommended by a friend or by your family doctor. | | | | surgery. Although you will be fitted with a loose hospital |
| During consultation, the tummy tuck surgeon will | | | | gown, you will need to wear your normal clothes upon |
| evaluate your health and determine the fat deposit in | | | | discharge. Prepare some loose fitting shirt and pants. |
| your abdomen. Don't be afraid to be very specific | | | | The tummy tuck will cause your entire abdomen to be |
| about what you want to have done and what you | | | | traumatized so tight fitting clothes will not help. If you |
| expect out of your tummy tuck. After all, it is your | | | | live alone, make sure you setup your bedroom for |
| body so you have every right to be picky about it. | | | | easy access to telephone, remote controls and |
| If the tummy tuck surgeon sees that your waistline | | | | bathroom before you leave for your tummy tuck. This |
| problem only lies under the navel, then you might only | | | | will make life easier when you return. |