| Unlike the normal tummy tuck surgery, there are a few | | | | small one as the main reason is to repair the abdominal |
| differences associated with the endoscopic tummy | | | | muscles. |
| tuck. First off, the endoscopic tummy tuck is not for | | | | The best part about the endoscopic tummy tuck |
| removal of loose and sagging skin, so if you have this | | | | versus a normal abdominoplasty is of course the |
| and want it repaired then you will need to opt for | | | | recovery period which thanks to small incisions and the |
| another choice. The endoscope is designed for people | | | | use of the endoscope is relatively short. In general |
| that have damaged abdominal muscles as a result of | | | | there will usually be some discomfort as well as |
| various weight related issues. When the surgeon uses | | | | swelling following the endoscopic tummy tuck but this |
| the endoscope, there will only be a couple of small | | | | generally fades away within a few days. |
| incisions made that are just barely large enough for the | | | | The endoscopic abdominoplasty can range anywhere |
| head of the endoscope to enter the abdominal cavity. | | | | from $1,750 all the way up to $6,000 which depends |
| From this point the surgeon will then work at repairing | | | | on many variables that may be associated with your |
| the abdominal muscles using the endoscope and | | | | particular case. It is important that you talk about this |
| possibly the removal of a little bit of fat, but not a lot. | | | | with a licensed and certified surgeon prior to scheduling |
| In the surgery the surgeon will usually make a small | | | | the procedure as most insurance companies will not |
| incision either right above the pubis area or inside of | | | | cover this elective cosmetic surgery. If you still want |
| the navel. Once this incision is made then he or she will | | | | the procedure done but do not have the capital to pay |
| then tighten up the abdominal muscles through the use | | | | for the procedure it is also possible to get financing for |
| of sutures. At this time there may also be a small | | | | your surgery. |
| liposuction procedure done but it will usually be a very | | | | |