As we grow, our bodies tend to lose its original shape and change to undesired figures. These changes oftentimes occur on our bellies and waistlines, especially after pregnancy, sudden weight loss, weight gain, or obesity. These factors contribute to getting unflattering tummies and waistlines. People tend to diet and exercise in an attempt to lose all that stomach fat and get a flatter and smaller waistline. However, the stomach is the hardest place to lose excess fat. That’s why a surgical procedure known as “tummy tuck” is preferred by most people.
Tummy tuck, otherwise known as abdominoplasty, is a serious procedure that requires a great deal of research, consultation, and thought from the patient. It is a procedure where the surgeon makes a very long incision from hip bone to hip bone, along the lower abdomen, which should be just right above your pubic area. The surgeon then lifts off this large portion of the skin away from the muscles and fat underneath it.
Your surgeon, after separating the skin, will tighten the muscles on your abdomen by stitching them close together. This contours your tummy to have a smaller waistline and a firmer abdominal wall. If done with liposuction, the doctor siphons off excess fat. After everything is organized, your surgeon stretches the skin along your tummy and takes out excess skin, to remove unsightly flabs and folds. The belly button will need to be repositioned after the procedure too.
Overall, the whole procedure will take around two to five hours. You will need to stay overnight in the hospital, since the procedure involved long incisions and general anesthesia. These factors necessitate you to stay longer at a facility so you can be monitored properly for possible complications.
As a patient, you need to understand that results of tummy tuck cannot be seen immediately after the procedure. During the first week following the operation, you will expect soreness, swelling, limited activity, and discomfort. However, it is advised that you try your best to stand and walk upright once in a while during this time. Always lying down on bed may cause a complication known as Deep Vein Thrombosis, where a blood clot forms around your legs and may detach, leading to more serious complications of Pulmonary Embolism, which can be fatal.
After two weeks, most patients are allowed to go back to light, sedentary work, such as computer work, desk jobs, writing, reading, and the like. Everything should be back to normal after six to eight weeks. Overall, any patient will be able to see the results of the tummy tuck around the second or third week, when most of the swelling has gone down.
The whole tummy tuck procedure, from consultation to recovery, may cost around $4000 – $15000. The procedure’s cost varies depending on the extent of work to be done, the surgeon’s professional experience and skills, the regular prices for the procedure in your area and many more.
Choosing a tummy tuck procedure should be a well-thought and informed choice. This is a serious surgical operation that carries many risks, despite the benefits. The safest way you can follow is to choose a trusted surgeon you can be confident with. Preferably, one who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Surgeons accredited by this organization means they are competent, have the necessary experience and skills, and they have a good track record with safety and morality.
Overall, the decision lies on your hands. Do enough research and consult various doctors before deciding.
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