Tummy Tuck Considerations

Many situations in the course of real life cause us to gain weight. Our tummy begins sagging as well as other parts of our body as fat collects around out abdomen, on our thighs, on our hips, under our arms, and all over! Many have conquered the weight gain through diet and exercise, losing all that excess fat in their desire to become slim and toned once again. The only problem is that our skin doesn't seem to want to go back to that smaller form it used to cover. It's stretched out and as we age it has a harder time getting smaller as the fat that has padded it for years melts away. Here's where a tummy tuck may come to the rescue! How Can I Learn About This Procedure? You can search for it on Google and read tons of information through third party articles, but the absolute best option is to make an appointment with a local cosmetic surgeon. In fact, you'll probably want to make appointments with several surgeons. At each initial visit ask for details about how that specific surgeon performs the procedure. Also, view several before and after pictures of clients he or she has serviced in the past. If you don't like the look of the pictures, or you just don't appreciate the surgeon's personality or professional manner, don't hesitate to cancel any follow-up appointments. You should be totally comfortable with your surgeon and his abilities before you allow him to perform surgery. What Happens After I Find a Surgeon I Like? Once you find the right surgeon, you'll want to get as much detailed information as possible about the tummy tuck procedure. Your surgeon will take your medical history, perform an initial examination, and discuss his recommendations for your treatment. As long as nothing in your medical history would cause problems with the cosmetic procedure, then he'll probably begin by asking what you expect from the procedure. Obviously, excess skin is being removed and sewn back together, so you may have some scaring. You're surgeon will let you know what you can expect, and measures that he'll take to prevent obvious scaring. How Much Can I Expect to Pay? You'll also need to discuss the cost of the procedure. Since the tummy tuck is an optional cosmetic procedure as opposed to a medically necessary surgery, your insurance may not cover any of the cost. You'll need to ask how much this procedure costs. Typically it costs anywhere from five to ten thousand dollars. Does his business manager allow payment plans? How about utilizing a loan to pay for the surgery? How Long Does it Take to Recover? Finally, you'll want to discuss recovery times with your cosmetic surgeon. Schedule your surgery around a time that isn't busy at your workplace, so you can be assured of having the time off that you need to recover. A typical tummy tuck requires about one to three days of complete bed rest, and then an additional two to four weeks of an easy schedule.