Abdominoplasty for a Trim Midsection Men and women concerned about the extra fat and skin in the midsection can benefit from abdominoplasty. When diet and exercise fails, this plastic surgery procedure is an ideal when it comes to achieving a toned, flatter abdomen. Tummy tuck surgery allows access to the midline abdominal muscles, which can be tightened to reshape the tummy region. This surgery can be considered if the patient has:
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Surplus fat deposits around the midsection
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Excess sagging skin around tummy
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Stretched and weak abdominal muscles
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Types of Tummy Tuck Surgery
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Standard Abdominoplasty – This is ideal for candidates with excess skin and fat above and below the umbilicus. The incision to remove the excess fat and skin is placed in a more central and gradual lower position, such as at the waist crease and also around the umbilicus. The incision that is well hidden beneath the bikini line. This procedure rejuvenates the entire abdominal region and provides a more youthful appearance.
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High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty - The procedure is ideal for patients who are thin, and have lower abdominal excess skin. In this procedure, in addition to vertical-line tightening, muscles are tightened horizontally or undergo “fine tailoring” for a reduced waist line. In traditional surgical procedure, the skin is removed centrally, but the high lateral tension method removes more skin laterally. The incision for this surgical procedure starts low in the pubis and moves sharply upwards, remaining concealed by most highriding bikinis.
Benefits When performed by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck offers the following benefits: •
Improved abdominal contour
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Tight and smoother abdominal skin
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Significant reduction of stretch marks and loose skin
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A well-proportioned and more youthful figure
Recovery After the surgery, patients are advised to wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and support the abdomen during the healing process. Discomfort during recovery time can be reduced by taking the medication prescribed by the surgeon.
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Most patients are able to return to normal activities within a few weeks. However, sitting for long periods and strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided. The surgeon may recommend some light exercises to speed up the recovery process.
Ideal Candidates Ideal candidates are those who are close to their ideal body weight but have stubborn fat deposits and sagging skin in the abdominal region. It’s also important that you are healthy and do not have adverse health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, immunodeficiency disorders, and diabetes. Abdominoplasty is not an alternative for weight loss and candidates must maintain realistic expectations about the outcome.
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