Tummy Tuck Abdominal

cobwab — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:14:18 +0000

Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can make the abdomen more firm. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall.

People who experience major weight loss or pregnancy can fix sagging skin with a tummy tuck. The scope ranges from a complete tuck that can take up to 5 hours to a mini tummy tuck which can be completed in less than 2 hours. Tummy tucks prices range from $4,000 USD to $20,000 USD. Before tummy tuck procedures, careful examination must be made of the patient’s age, weight, state of health and the purpose of the surgery.

Tummy tuck surgery involves making an incision from hip to hip just above the pubic area and another to free the naval from the surrounding skin for reattachment. The skin is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia that will be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures and excess skin and fat are removed and the belly button stalk is brought out through a new hole and sutured into place. Liposuction is often used to refine the transition zones and reshape the body.

After tummy tuck, a dressing and sometimes a compression garment is used to support the sutures and prevent excessive movement of the muscles and excess fluid is drained from the site. In a partial tuck, a smaller incision is made and the skin and fat are detached in a more limited fashion from the muscle fascia. Sometimes tummy tucks extends into the thighs and/or flanks. The procedure is often combined with liposuction, breast enhancement and other skin care treatments.

Recovery time depends on the scope and surgical technique used. Other factors including the person’s age and health can increase the tummy tuck cost by requiring special care during surgery. Recovery is short for most people, often one to four weeks during which patients should avoid vigorous activities. Bruising and discomfort is normal and a supportive abdominal binder or compression garment can minimize swelling or bruising and support the tissues during healing.

The cost of tummy tuck varies from country to country and from doctor to doctor with a high concentration of good plastic surgeons in places like Los Angeles where people in the entertainment business are most concern about beauty. Tummy tuck Los Angeles is likely to be a pleasing experience. Pre and post-operative care, facility fees, anesthesia, medications and other expensive should be consider in estimating the cost of surgery. Repeating the procedure and touch-up is sometimes required to achieve the desired appearance.

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