IntroductionTummy Tuck is a body shaping surgery which gives you good appearance, slim body and a great physique. It removes the extra fat and skin collected around the abdomen and also corrects poor abdominal tone to improve your waistline. In the medical world, it is also known as abdominoplasty. One should keep in mind that Tummy Tuck is not a substitute for weight loss. This procedure can not completely remove and correct stretch marks, but these may be reduced and improved if they are located around the stomach area. The ultimate goal of abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck procedure is to get tight, slim, flatter midsection area and reduce appearance of coloration differences and stretch marks. You should wear an abdominal binder after surgery for up to six weeks. This garment will help you to avoid fluid build-up and provide support to your abdomen heals.
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Before going into this procedure, everyone should check about eligibility criteria for this procedure. The first and foremost criterion to begin with this procedure is excellent good health. You cannot go for this, if you are currently suffering from any active diseases or any pre-existing major medical conditions that may put your health in danger. An expert must be consulted before and after going for abdominoplasty. The expert plastic surgeon will appraise the overall elasticity of your skin and examine the areas where the fat deposits around the abdomen. After a complete examination by your cosmetic surgeon, he or she decides that whether you require full Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck depending upon the loose skin fatty deposits and muscle stretching around your abdomen.
From medical prospective with respect to cost, it is very costly because of the high complexity, extensive observation and expertise in needed. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons quoted average expense for Tummy Tuck is approximately $ 6,789. The cost of post garments and anesthesia is nominal in comparison with Surgeon’s fees and surgical facility cost. Please note that, this procedure takes more time when more skin and fatty tissue is to be removed and the result is higher cost.
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Summary Tummy Tuck is not an easy and simple operation. It requires lots of postoperative care and treatment and rest for faster recovery. You have to choose an expert plastic surgeon that has good skills and experience in this domain because it is the most complex and major surgery that reconstructs the abdomen.
