Tummy Tuck Surgery Abdominoplasty

An abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is a major surgical procedure that dramatically reduces the appearance of a patient's abdomen. Abdominoplasty surgery can be done using a few different techniques, which involve removing excess skin and fat from the middle and lower stomach area and tightening up the abdominal muscles underneath those structures. Abdominoplasty surgery is one of the most popular body contouring plastic surgery procedures available today.

The ideal candidate for abdominoplasty surgery is a patient who is in excellent physical and emotional health. Both men and women who are in relatively good shape, but are dissatisfied with the appearance of their midsection, can make great candidates for abdominoplasty surgery. Some people develop stubborn pockets of fat or loose skin that does not respond to diet or exercise. Women who've triumphed through multiple pregnancies may find that their midsection is not as aesthetically pleasing as it once was. Aging can cause a reduction in the skin's elasticity, causing excess skin to sag in the belly area. For these people, an abdominoplasty can be an excellent surgical option.

Like all surgical procedures, there are abdominoplasty risks that should be carefully considered before determining if this procedure is right for you. One of the biggest drawbacks to abdominoplasty surgery is the permanent scar, which depending on the procedure, can extend from one hip all the way to the other. In some ways, a patient trades one cosmetic problem for another. Other risks of abdominoplasty can include poor healing, infection, blood clots, aesthesia complications, and complications in future pregnancies. Female patients who wish to have children in the future are often advised to wait to have abdominoplasty surgery. Read More