Some of those changes may include loose or hanging skin of the lower abdomen, rashes or hygiene problems developing under that fold of skin, protrusion of the abdominal muscles due to weakening or stretching of those muscles or an accumulation of excess fat. If these are the issues that are troubling you, then a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty may be the answer.
The main goals of a Tummy Tuck are to remove the excess, loose skin and fat of the lower abdomen and to tighten the abdominal muscles. Abdominoplasty offers the best chance to have as flat an abdomen and as narrow a waist as possible. The procedure unlocks the potential that is there. Tummy Tucks can make all the difference in feeling and looking like your old self.
A Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is ideal for people with the following: Loose, hanging skin of the lower abdomen A protruding abdomen due to weakened muscles
Chronic rashes or hygiene problems due to the fold of excess skin. Deposit of excess fat in the lower abdomen with skin that has lost its elasticity.
After significant weight loss, pregnancy or abdominal surgery.
A Tummy Tuck is performed by first carefully marking the patient while they are standing. Careful pre-operative marking is essential to guiding the surgery to success. The procedure begins just above the pubis, by lifting the skin off the muscle from the pubic bone up to the bottom of the ribs. This releases the skin to allow the lower abdominal excess to be removed and the upper abdominal skin to be stretched downward to fill in the space from where the skin is removed.
It also allows the surgeon, to easily visualize the stretched out, thinned or separated muscles and to tighten them. Although the procedure does require an incision, your plastic surgeon's experience and intimate understanding of the patient's anatomy and body contours will allow the scar to be well hidden in a bikini bathing suit or even skimpy underwear. Like all procedures, Abdominoplasty does carry risks, including the risk of infection, bleeding and the risk from anesthetics. It is important to note that under the care of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, great care will be taken to avoid or minimize these risks.
In addition to a Tummy Tuck, many patients also consider Liposuction, either as an alternative or in addition to Abdominoplasty. Combined with a Tummy Tuck, Liposuction can give patients optimal results for the flattest possible abdomen. Many patients also undergo procedures on other parts of the body, which are designed to create an overall well-balanced shape. These include, breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, thigh lift and arm lift.
One additional alternative to a tummy tuck is a
"Mini" tummy tuck. The procedure is for selected candidates who only need tightening of the lower section of the abdomen. Only the area below the belly button is treated by the use of a shorter horizontal incision to remove excess skin. The belly button remains unchanged.
Recovery For Tummy Tuck
People list many reasons for having a New Jersey Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) performed. One of the most cited reasons is for a woman who has recently delivered a child to use the procedure to regain her pre-pregnancy figure. From a womans perspective, several pregnancies, or for that matter, one pregnancy can cause a womans abdominal muscles to expand to undesirable dimensions. Unfortunately, the skin around a womans stomach may not return to pre-pregnancy form after the childs birth, despite diet and exercise. Hence, a woman may wish to undergo this procedure in order to recapture her figure. A bit of caution is urged though...if a woman plans on having more children in the future, a New Jersey Abdominoplasty is not suitable for them. If a woman chooses to ignore this advice, it is very possible for the excess skin problem to reappear after another pregnancy.
Also, people who have lost a large amount of weight may require a New Jersey Abdominoplasty. Just like a woman who has recently delivered, a previously overweight persons skin may not be able to return to its original size due to the excessive amount of weight lost. Regardless of the actions taken by the individual, the hanging skin will not be able to be eliminated by intense exercise or proper nutrition. Further attempts to resolve this problem via these means can only lead to increasing frustration. In this case, the best way to eliminate the excess skin may be to undergo a New Jersey Abdominoplasty.
A third category of people who could benefit from a tummy tuck are those individuals whose midsections become unsightly (in their opinion) due to hereditary or the aging process. While it may be impossible to reverse the aging process or change your genes, it is possible to increase the attractiveness of your body. It should be noted though, that modification of ones body is not likely to lead to lasting increased self-esteem.
While these three categories of people may benefit from a New Jersey Abdominoplasty, this procedure cannot be considered a fix-all for all people with excessive skin (or fat) around their midsections. The most glaring improper use of a New Jersey tummy tuck is for weight loss. It would be unwise to use a NJ tummy tuck as a weight loss technique. To ensure long lasting weight loss and health, a proper nutrition program and an adequate exercise program must be followed. Without modification of an individuals behavior, the weight is most likely to return.
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