Body Contouring - Tummy Tuck to Flatten and Repair Your Stomach Muscles

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Body contouring is often necessary after a patient has recently lost massive amounts of weight or has gone through a physical trauma such as giving birth. Exercise and diet alone cannot reverse the effects of stretching skin cells beyond their elasticity, causing excess flesh to fold over unappealingly.



Muscles can also loose strength and the ability to repair themselves, particularly after the birthing process. The stomach is one of the first areas to suffer after weight loss or birth. This often underused area can only suffer so much abuse before it is beyond natural repair.



Fortunately, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that can help repair the midsection. The surgery is able to successfully remove excess skin, some stretch marks and cellulite, as well as tighten and tone the muscle. Although abdominoplasty procedures have dramatic results, they can be very intense and require a large commitment and recovery period.



The tummy tuck procedure begins by creating an incision that runs horizontally from hip to hip. Extra fat and tissue is then cut away, as well as any loose skin. Many of the stretch marks and cellulite can be removed between the pubic and navel region. The muscles below are then tightened and repaired with sutures. The skin is re-draped and sewn back into place, leaving the belly with a tighter, more toned and sleek appearance.



Tummy tucks are often combined with other surgeries for maximum results and to lessen the recovery period. Performing simultaneous surgeries does not put the patient at higher risk for potential complications. Common cosmetic procedures that are combined include thigh lifts, full lower body lift, and liposuction. Many surgeons find it helpful to employ a degree of liposuction in order to achieve the desired results.



The extensive incision area and the subsequent soreness from an abdominoplasty will cause some great discomfort and pain immediately after surgery. Many patients need at least two weeks before they can return to work and mild activities while some may even need four weeks.



It will take a few months before all swelling and discomfort has subsided and more vigorous activities can be resumed. Often times special compression garments must be worn for a few weeks after surgery to ensure proper healing. Drainage tubes may also be inserted to help facilitate a smooth recovery.



Like all surgeries, tummy tucks come with the potential for risks and complications. The incision can leave a rather large and unsightly scar, so patients prone to keloids should reveal this to their surgeon beforehand. Risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots, skin necrosis, and poor wound healing.



Generally, the younger and healthier you are the less likely you will experience one of these conditions. Smokers, drug users, or those with pre-existing medical conditions should reveal all pertinent information to their plastic surgeon to ensure proper treatment.



No cosmetic surgery procedure should be performed by anyone other than a board-certified and skilled plastic surgeon. Many specialize in assisting patients who have recently given birth or have undergone massive weight loss and are sensitive to their individual needs.



Want to get a flatter, trimmer abdomen with cosmetic surgery? Valencia tummy tuck plastic surgeon is board certified and focused on your needs. To get the look you desire, visit http://www.lussiermd.com




A Aaronson

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