A tummy tuck helps in removing excess skin and body fat. Other surgical terms address it as abdominoplasty. In many cases, the procedure helps in restoring separated or weakened muscles creating abdominal profiles that are firmer and smoother. A flat and well-toned abdomen is a profile that many of the people strive to achieve through weight control and exercise. However, these methods often fail to achieve the desired goals.
The common causes of protruding and sagging abdomen include pregnancy, heredity, aging, prior surgery and significant fluctuation in weight. The abdominoplasty procedures are highly individualized therefore they should be performed for individuals as opposed to fulfilling the desires of others or seeking to fit in any image.
The abdominoplasty procedures are recommended for persons who are physically healthy, persons featuring a stable weight, persons with realistic expectations and those who do not smoke. Although the outcomes of the tummy tuck are technically permanent, the outcomes can be diminished significantly by the fluctuations in body weight. Therefore, women who are planning on future pregnancies or people who are considering substantial weight loss may be advised to postpone the surgery.
Nevertheless, the abdominoplasty procedures do not substitute an ideal exercise program or weight loss. Furthermore, the procedures do not correct stretch marks. However, the procedures can be used to somewhat improve stretch marks that are situated on areas showing excess skin that can be excised, often the treated areas just below the belly button.
Before the surgery, the patient is asked several questions pertaining to their health, lifestyle and desires. Therefore, you should be ready to discuss your expectations of the surgery, medical conditions, medical treatments and drug allergies. You will also be required to discuss the usage of current medications, alcohol, tobacco, vitamins, drugs and herbal supplements. Furthermore, you will need to discuss previous surgeries.
The plastic surgeon will also seek to evaluate your health status and pre-existing health conditions as well as risk factors. The surgeon may also take photographs for the medical record, discuss options and recommend alternative courses of treatment. He/she might also discuss the outcome of the procedures and any risks.
The surgeon will explain in detail the potential complications. He/she will then ask you to sign the consent form as a way of indicating you understand the procedures. The possible risks include unfavorable scarring, infection, bleeding (hematoma), fluid accumulation, skin loss, poor wound healing, blood clots, asymmetry, nerve damage and changes or numbness in skin sensation. Other risks include major wound separation, recurrent looseness of the skin, persistent leg swelling, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary and cardiac complications as well as suboptimal aesthetic result.
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