A flat and well toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through excersice and weight control.but regardless of effort,sometimes these methods cannot achieve our goals even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging.The most common causes of this include heredity,Multiple pregnancies,Prior surgery and significant fluctuations in weight.
If you desire a tighter and flatter abdomen,a Tummytuck may be appropriate to help achieve your goals.In general, a Tummytuck removes excess fat and skin and in some cases restores weakend or separated muscles.This crates an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer, often enhancing your body image and confidence.
What is Tummytuck?
Tummytuck or Abdomino plasty is a common term used for the surgical procedure to correct a protruding,loose or sagging abdomen.
Areas to be treated may include the celter of the abdomen or may extend to the entire area between the lower rib cage and public bone as well as to the sides and back.
Abdominal contouring can be performed using a variety of techniques.When localised fat is the cause, Abdominal contour surgery may be performed using only Liposuction techniques.When excess fat is combined with loose,Sagging skin and tissue,a Tummytuck removes unwanted fat,Tissues and skin by excession.Abdominal muscles that have weakend or separeted,A condition called diastasis,can also be corrected with Tummytuck.
Good candidates are defined as :
- Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness of medical condition that can impair healing
- Non-smoker
- Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving their body image.
- Special considerations may be necessary for individuals with diabetes,high blood pressures,heart disease or previous srugery to the treatment area.
Where do I begin?
A consultation with your plastic surgeon is the first step to learn how Liposuction can improve body contour surgery or Tummytuck can improve your body image and abdominal contour.
A consultation is designed to fully educate you about Tummytuck in a non-pressured environment and will include a discussion of:
- Your goal and an evaluation of you individual case.
- The options available in surgical Tummytuck
- The likely outcomes of Tummytuck and any risks or potential complications.
- The course of treatment recommended by your plastic surgeon.
Your plastic surgeon also answers your questions.
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