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Discussing Tummy Tucks
Many people choose to undergo liposuction as a means of ridding themselves of excess fat from specific areas of the body. Tummy tuck is a common surgical procedure that removes excess fat from the abdominal region and gives the tummy a flatter appearance.
Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
Before a tummy tuck can be performed, the aspiring candidate
should consult a doctor in order to determine whether or not they meet
the requirements for successful surgery. For optimum results, the candidate
should have firm skin that offers some elasticity. Young people are typically
ideal candidates because of superior skin elasticity. Patients undergoing
tummy tucks should also be in good overall physical and psychological
health. People with heart disease or diabetes tend to be at a greater
level of risk regarding this surgery.
What
is a tummy tuck procedure?
The cosmetic surgeon first makes a small incision in the abdominal
area of the body in order to insert a cannula (small tube) into the layer
of fat under the skin. This instrument breaks up the fat deposits while
a suction device on the end of the cannula sucks out the excess fat. The
surgeon shapes the tummy until the desired results are met. Once the procedure
is completed, the incision is closed, either with surgical thread or surgical
tape, depending on the size of the incision. In most cases, a tummy tuck
lasts between one and two hours.
Are there any after-effects associated
with tummy tucks?
Typical side effects following abdominal
liposuction are swelling, bruising, and pain
around the area of the incision. Ucommon after
effects include blood clots, muscle damage,
scarring, nerve damage, asymmetry, bleeding,
and infection. Usually, the symptoms will last
between three to six weeks, although it is possible,
in some rare cases, for the swelling to last
for up to six months.
It is not recommended that patients return to work or continue to go about their daily activities until about two weeks after the surgery.
Despite the fact that a tummy tuck removes fat deposits from the abdominal area permanently, an individual can still gain weight following the surgery. It is therefore important to exercise regularly and adopt a long-term healthy diet in order to continue to maintain a favorable weight.
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