Protruding abdomens or those with loose, wrinkled, or hanging skin and fatty tissue, causes distress to thousands of people. Our lower midsections can be worn out by weak abdominal muscles, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and surgical scars. This area does not respond well to diet and exercise for many people.
A tummy tuck is not, however, a substitute for weight reduction, and it is not meant as a treatment for obesity. The ideal candidate for tummy tuck surgery has relatively normal weight with weak abdominal muscles and excess skin and fat of the lower abdomen. Loss of skin elasticity, which frequently occurs with slight obesity in older patients, or extreme fluctuations in weight, can result in loose, stretched, hanging skin, as well as fat in the lower abdomen. With this procedure, these conditions can be improved. If stretch marks are a problem, only the marks on the excess or hanging skin will be removed. Abdominal wall hernias and/or abdominal scars can sometimes be complicating factors that may also be corrected during tummy tuck surgery.
At a plastic surgery center, emphasis is placed on a thorough initial consultation. During the first visit, your cosmetic surgeon will review the patient's medical history, goals and expectations, as well as build mutual trust and rapport. Before and after photos from previous tummy tuck procedures performed by your plastic surgeon will be reviewed. Your plastic surgeon will examine the your abdomen and will create a treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
In selected cases, your cosmetic surgeon may reccommend a less extensive "mini" or "modified" abdominoplasty. Conditions such as loose muscle tone without excess skin and fat can be treated through individualized procedures. Abdominoplasty can also treat excess skin and fat without loose muscle tone. A "mini" abdominoplasty usually treats conditions or problems isolated to the lower abdomen. In these cases, an incision around the belly button (umbilicus) may not be necessary. The requirements of the patient may mean the abdominal wall and muscles may be tightened. Prospective tummy tuck patients are encouraged to speak with previous patients about their surgery and results. Your cosmetic surgeon and their staff are always available for questions about abdominoplasty.
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Miami, Florida and plastic surgery procedures such as breast lift, abdominoplasty, face lift, and liposuction. http://www.aventuracosmeticsurgery.com