A New Jersey abdominoplasty, or as it is more commonly known, a tummy tuck, is considered an elective cosmetic surgery procedure where excess skin and fat is removed from a persons abdominal walls. In addition to removing excess skin and fat (which can be done with liposuction), the lower and middle abdominal wall muscles can also be tightened up to produce a more desirable toned look.

An abdominoplasty, which is considered a major cosmetic surgery procedure, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed nowadays. As with any medical procedure, it is vital that a tummy tuck candidate seek out sound medical advice from a board certified surgeon.

It is possible to combine a New Jersey tummy tuck with other medical procedures. It is actually very common for patients to undergo liposuction at the same time they are undergoing an abdominoplasty. Furthermore, the extent of the abdominoplasty will determine whether a general anesthesia or local anesthesia is used. For a partial abdominoplasty, local anesthesia can be administered, resulting in a shorter recovery time. For a fully tummy tuck, general anesthesia will have to be administered.

While it seems as if the entertainment industry and paparazzi seem to take great pleasure in highlighting celebrities who have used tummy tuck surgery to lose weight, it is vital to note that abdominoplasty is not to be used for weight loss. An ideal tummy tuck candidate will be at a healthy weight. Additionally, the candidate must have a realistic expectation of what the procedure will or will not do. As an example, it is not feasible for a woman who is 50 pounds overweight to expect washboard abs.

Many people are surprised to learn that a tummy tuck can be performed on either a woman or a man. While it may be true that most tummy tuck candidates are women, due to the stretching of their skin during pregnancy, men often undergo the procedure to rectify excess skin issues after a major weight loss.

The last consideration for someone who is considering a abdominoplasty is how long that person has had the excess skin. Many plastic surgeons feel that if the skin hasnt returned to a desired state within six months of the candidate losing the weight, the skin most likely will never properly retract. Hence, if someone is considering a tummy tuck, it may be best to wait at least six months before deciding to proceed with the procedure.

The usual desired outcome of an abdominoplasty is a more toned stomach (due to the reduction of excess fat and skin).