The Type of Tummy Tuck for Your Body

The most ideal male and female candidates for the tummy tuck procedure are those who have experienced a distinct lack of abdominal muscle strength and skin elasticity. These problems typically occur over a series of years and after following multiple pregnancies or years of living with excess weight. The process of abdominal muscle expansion to capacity or beyond is the first step. The second step is the rapid weight loss that can come with breast feeding or one of the many forms of stomach surgeries (or diet/exercise combination) they bring about muscle toning and fat loss. Yet, the ab and oblique muscles can be very difficult to tone; meanwhile, the stretched skin is reluctant to release the excess fat and regenerate its usual tightness to your skin that you would like. So after years of diet, exercise and diet pill disappointment, you look for a surgical alternative to your struggles. It is important to note that the tummy tuck procedure is not a means to replace the necessity of proper diet and exercise that are simply a part of daily healthy living; it is a last resort from minor to severe cases of internal and external loss of elasticity.

First, it is widely advised that candidates for the tummy tuck procedure understand that this is indeed serious surgery. The cultural definition of cosmetic or plastic has become a misnomer for facts of the process of preparation; the actual surgery, from anesthesia to recovery; and the time and efforts involved in the progression of patient healing to facilitate the best outcome. However, when men and women are proven to be healthy enough to participate they have wrapped their minds around the advice from their surgeon regarding preparatory steps. In addition, they have asked all of the questions and received all of the answers that make them feel good about the procedural techniques of tools of their surgeon during the actual surgery. However, many men and women don't know or understand what to expect during recovery. It is truly dependent upon the type of surgery that you have, the uniqueness of your body (its rate to heal), and your discipline with self care and follow up appointments.

Regardless of your pre surgery trepidation, as long as you have taken the necessary steps to learn about your surgeon's education, qualifications, and skill level, you will be in good hands. Based on the severity of your condition, your specific plastic surgeon will perform a consultation and examination that will determine the type of procedure that is best for you. The three types of procedures are the mini, standard, and extended tummy tuck techniques. The moderate to the most complicated technique options start with incisions around the belly button only, the next option involves incisions around the belly button and a smaller U-shaped incision spanning the natural crease above the pubic area, and the final option includes an incision from hip to hip at the same line, in order to make the greatest impact on the entire effected abdomen. Therefore, no matter what your exact reasons are for your current physical condition or your reasons for following through with the procedure, it can be individualized to fit your needs.