| If you are considering a tummy tuck, you most likely | | | | that basically removes a lot of the fat and some of |
| have good reason to do so. That being said, it's | | | | the excess skin around stomach muscles that are |
| always good to examine your reasons, and to | | | | reasonably toned. There's no reason to cut into |
| become fully informed of the procedure and what it | | | | muscle, since it's already in good shape. |
| entails before deciding to go ahead. | | | | In many instances, however, fat and skin are removed, |
| Any type of operation has its pros and cons, and the | | | | and muscles are tightened. This is more invasive, and |
| responsible thing is to know what they are so you can | | | | usually requires a longer recovery period. Where the |
| make the best decision. There are different types of | | | | cuts are made depend on the individual body types, |
| abdominoplasty procedures, and which one is | | | | and where the major part of the problem is. Which |
| performed depends on the patient's specific | | | | procedure is best for you will be determined at your |
| circumstances. | | | | initial consultation. |
| Reasons | | | | Realistic Expectations |
| Are you a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery? | | | | Though tummy tuck surgery can make a dramatic |
| The two most common reasons for having | | | | difference in the way your abdominal area looks, you |
| abdominoplasty are excess flab on the stomach after | | | | shouldn't go into it with unrealistic expectations. Your |
| childbirth and after losing a large amount of weight. | | | | basic body shape does not change; the operation can |
| Some people have it done because genetics have | | | | just make the best of it in the abdominal area. For |
| given them a "pooch" in their stomach that they want | | | | awhile after the operation, there will be some swelling, |
| to get rid of, and sometimes men or women want the | | | | so don't let that frighten you into thinking that the |
| procedure done to tighten up the stomach after aging | | | | procedure didn't work. And it's doubtful that you'll end |
| has given into gravity. | | | | up with washboard-flat abs. You should, however, see |
| All can be valid reasons, as long as you're not | | | | a vast improvement after everything is completely |
| exaggerating the problem in your mind. A consultation | | | | healed. |
| with a reputable cosmetic surgeon can help you look | | | | When you educate yourself about tummy tuck |
| at things realistically, and make the best decision from | | | | surgery and make the most informed decision possible, |
| there. | | | | you should be happy with the results. If you eat a |
| Which Procedure | | | | balanced diet and exercise regularly, your tummy |
| Probably the least invasive tummy tuck surgery is one | | | | should look great afterward for a long time. |