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Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tucks removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. This procedure flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall.

But be cautioned: This is a major surgery, so if you're considering it, take the time to educate yourself, thoroughly analyze your own situation and do not rush to make the final decision.

A tummy tuck should be the last resort for people who have exhausted all other measures, and the procedure should not be used as an alternative to weight loss. The best candidates for these plastic surgery tummy tuck are individuals in relatively good shape (i.e. close to desired weight) but are bothered by a large abdomen that exercise or diet cannot correct. If you have the following conditions, that you may be a good candidate for this surgery

There are always risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure. Patients may experience temporary pain, bruising, swelling, soreness, or numbness in the abdominal skin for several weeks or several months.These risks include:

  • A bad reaction to anesthesia
  • Unplanned hospital admission
  • A collection of blood under the skin (hematoma, or "blood blister")
  • Poor healing and excess scarring
  • A degree of permanent numbness of the abdomen

In some cases, complications can be severe and may potentially lead to:

  • Heavy bleeding
  • Infection
  • Blood clots, particularly in women taking birth control pills
  • Skin tissue death (necrosis), especially in smokers and people with diabetes
  • Lung problems
  • Death

For the first few days after abdominoplasty surgery, the abdomen will probably be swollen and some pain and discomfort may occur which can be controlled by medication. Depending on the extent of the surgery, you may be released within a few hours or remain hospitalized for two to three days. recovery speeds depend to a large degree upon the level of fitness of the individual. tummy tucks recovery for a person with strong abdominal muscles can take less than two weeks, while tummy tuck recovery for an individual unaccustomed to exercise may take significantly longer. Full tummy tuck recovery generally takes six months, when all swelling is gone and scar tissue drastically reduced.

 

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