Tummy Tuck Options - What Is Right For Your Needs?

The tummy tuck is a popular option to help get rid of excess skin, fat, and to tighten stomach muscles. Three varied forms of this procedure are formal, extended, and mini. What one you choose to have done will depend on where your trouble area is and what you are hoping to achieve through the surgery.

A basic tummy tuck that includes the navel area is called a formal. With this type there is an incision from one hip to the other. There may be another scar near the navel as they will change where it is during the surgery. The scarring for this will not be very noticeable because of its location. The basic action of this surgery is skin and fat removal as well as a tightening of the muscles in the stomach region.

If you are built with your problem area going around to your back and hip area, then you may be in need of an extended tummy tuck which reaches to these areas. This surgery is basically the same in action except it includes more of the body area. 

The mini is closer to the formal tummy tuck except it covers less area. It is more for people who do not need work done above the navel area and less work in general. With this surgery there will not need to be an adjustment to the belly button, and there will be less of an incision with a mini. 

A tummy tuck, with its reduction of excess skin that is often there after a baby or weight loss, will actually help you to weigh less and fit into smaller sizes because that excess skin was taking up space. 

There are some risks associated with plastic surgery such as fluid retention called a seroma, bleeding, numbness, and even death. All surgeries do have risks, so it is essential to take the necessary precautions as you go about choosing who you will have as your plastic surgeon.

It is important for you to take the time to research out surgeons before deciding on one for your surgery. You should check out their experience level as well as their education. Make sure they are a part of an association that will offer accountability in their practice. Also, take the time to have a consultation with each individual you are considering. You will want to make sure that you will feel comfortable with having the doctor change your body. You can even take the time to look for reviews on the various doctors and even ask around to people you know who have had plastic surgery. It is important that the surgeon be someone you feel free to talk to, and that he or she is able to be open and honest about being able to accomplish your expectations for your surgery.

When you make your final choice and have the confidence that you need in your surgeon, then you will be thankful that you took the time to research them on your own. Now, after your surgery you will hopefully be able to pass on a positive review for your surgeon so someone else will have the same great experience as you hopefully will.