Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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What Is A Tummy Tuck Surgery

Tummy Tuck, also known as Abdominoplasty, is a body contouring plastic surgery. Most of the time, it’s confused with a weight loss surgery, but it is essentially a body contouring surgery where the loose skin around the abdomen is tightened. To be more specific, this surgical procedure aims to tighten the abdominal muscle wall and eliminate wrinkles, sags, and skin appendages by tightening the skin in the abdomen and waist.

Skin saggings around the abdomen area may occur after losing a significant amount of weight. This weight loss may be the result of either after pregnancies or by following a strict diet and exercises, having a weight loss surgery or liposuction. Sometimes, the Tummy Tuck surgery can be combined with liposuction if your plastic surgeon approves. With this combined procedure, it is possible to have a tighter abdomen area.

CANDIDATES FOR TUMMY TUCK

Many people desire to have tummy tuck surgery, but there are some conditions that a patient must meet to have the surgery. Candidates are limited to the following list:

Those with fatty lumps or skin appendages in the abdominal area.
Those with ideal weight, so the fat mass does not exceed 30% of the average weight.
Women who suffer from cracks or ceaserian scars caused by pregnancy.
Those with sagging skin in the abdominal area after losing a lot of weight.
Those who are free of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, or immunodeficiency.

Pre-Tummy Tuck Surgery Tips

There are many tips to follow before undergoing tummy tuck surgery to get the desired results. They are as follows:

Ensure to do good research and have the surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Refrain from having any blood thinners such as alcohol, green tea, or vitamin combinations, for they contain vitamin E and vitamin A to avoid bleeding during the surgery.
Refrain from having stimulants such as caffeine or Arabic coffee because the patient who drinks stimulants is difficult to be anesthetized.
Stop having medications that cause blood dilution for a week before the surgery.
Make sure to eat healthy and balanced for a sufficient period before the tummy tuck surgery to avoid complications during the operation.

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