The Tummy Tuck Operation Explained

By Kim Lee

A Los Angeles tummy tuck may be the right choice for Californians who want to rid themselves of excess fat in their abdominal region. It is also quite effective in getting rid of the loose skin that many ladies experience after pregnancy. Essentially a tummy tuck procedure involves repositioning and stretching the abdominal muscles and afterwards tightening the skin over the abs. As you would think, tummy tucks will give your midsection an improved look and more visually appealing abs.

Any Californian in good basic health is a candidate for a Los Angeles tummy tuck operation. Many ladies who still have loose skin on their belly after pregnancy decide to get a tummy tuck to restore their midsection. Another group of people who will choose to get a tummy tuck are those who have tried all kinds of diet and exercise over the years and are not able to get their abs to show through no matter what they do. A tummy tuck is often successful in giving you six pack abs where diet and exercise have failed. You should remember though that if you are planning on shedding more weight you should wait on that Los Angeles tummy tuck until you attain your goal weight.

While a tummy tuck procedure (also called abdominoplasty) is normally done under local anesthesia it is still considered a major surgery and as such you should plan carefully before finally choosing to have a tummy tuck. Take your time and locate a board certified plastic surgeon that you trust so you can talk about your questions and concerns about the procedure with him or her prior to deciding if an abdominoplasty is right for you.

After making the decision to go ahead with the tummy tuck procedure your plastic surgeon will need to obtain a complete medical history from you. Be completely honest and open with the surgeon. Tell them about any previous and current medical conditions and any meds (prescription or OTC) you are currently taking. It's very important that your plastic surgeon have a complete medical history to get you the safest and best results.

After the surgeon has your medical history they should talk about all the possible complications and risks involved with abdominoplasty as well as limitations and alternatives to the tummy tuck procedures. Being completely informed is important at this stage so you know the proper questions to ask and so you can understand what your recovery will be like and what the final result will look like.

During recovery some mild discomfort is totally normal and should be expected. You will have to avoid any lifting for six to eight weeks after your abdominoplasty and will be unable to go to work for a minimum of one week. Most people are back to work within ten days of their tummy tuck procedures. You will continue to see the cosmetic surgeon after the operation for several months so they can be sure you are healing correctly and make any necessary changes to minimize the scarring from the procedure.

It's very important to remember that tummy tuck operations should not be taken lightly. This is a major surgery and while it can make a significant difference in the appearance of your abdominal region you have to realize that the results can vary widely from one person to another. Of course you should exhaust all other possibilities in diet and exercise before turning to surgical procedures such as abdominoplasty. If you do choose to go with a tummy tuck operation then I wish you all the best and hope that your results are stellar. - 30516

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