Saturday, June 4, 2011

Things To Avoid Before Tummy Tuck Procedure

By Patric S. Colligue


People looking for a fast way to flatten and tighten their abdomen usually turn to a tummy tuck procedure. It can also be used by people who remove extra skin from the abdomen and waist. Patients can have the desired midriff in a matter of weeks.

Going to the gym might tighten the muscles and give a flat stomach and abs. But it takes time to see results so this surgery is the quickest way to get the desired effect. Although all other avenues should be considered.

Both men and women can have this surgery. Because of its extremity, people use it only when necessary. In cases such as after a huge weight loss or to get rid of loose skin after several pregnancies.

Sometimes old age takes its toll on the skin and muscles making both loose. This operation can be used to tighten it the loose areas. It can also be used to reshape the entire midriff section.

It is advisable that women wanting to have children wait to have this operation. As its aim is to tighten the muscles of the abdomen whiles pregnancy loosens then. Always discuss all options with the performing surgeon.

Also it is not for people who do not like scars. This is because the surgery can cause permanent scaring. It is always a good idea to discuss everything about the surgery with your doctor and also your desired results.

The surgery can be done in two ways and takes anything from one to five hours to complete. There is a complete abdominoplasty where the surgeon cuts from hipbone to hipbone and the skin is manipulated. This gives the patient a new belly button.

The second way to perform the procedure is through a mini abdominoplasty. It takes less time and the patients keeps their own belly button unlike in a full abdominoplasty. This type of surgery suits people with fat deposits below the navel.

Before having the surgery, the surgeon will normally have a chat with the patient telling them the dos and don'ts. For example, smokers will have to quit for two weeks before and after the operation. This will help promote healing.

Before a surgery, patients must adopt more healthy lifestyle. In terms of foods they eat, moderate exercise and abstain from smoking, drinking and extreme dieting. This is all discussed before the operation is done.

After surgery, there is always slight pain and swelling. But the doctor will prescribe painkillers to help with the pain. The swelling will fade with time whiles scaring could take longer.

Soreness lasts for weeks and in some cases months. Also prominent scarring is a by-product of the tummy tuck procedure. Doctors usually recommend creams and ointments to help the scar fade after healing is complete.




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