What A Tummy Tuck Can't Fix

A tummy tuck can turn a saggy belly into six-pack abs. It can get rid of bulges in the midsection that cause people to think you look pregnant. It can allow you to finally buy jeans that fit or be able to tuck in your shirt. It can allow you to have confidence as you stroll along the beach on vacation. This procedure is also known as an abdominoplasty. It is performed by a plastic surgeon in a hospital or clinical setting under general anesthesia. Here are some things to think about regarding the procedure and what this operation can and cannot fix. The Procedure The actual procedure takes about three hours to complete but will require a couple of nights spent in the hospital. There will be pain, swelling and redness initially but this will all recede over time. The incision is made in the bikini line so that scars will be mostly hidden from public view. The navel will be repositioned and within four months, you will be sporting a gorgeous midsection. What A Tummy Tuck Can't Do This operation is amazing but it can't fix everything. Here are some "can't do" examples: - Keep your spouse from cheating on you: If your husband or wife likes to have extramarital affairs, it's not because you have a flabby belly. Yes, you may look less attractive than you used to but if a person is a cheater, it is part of his or her core values and no amount of beautifying can change that. You will, however, feel better about yourself when you dump that turkey and start over in your life. - Make your mom or dad speak more respectfully to you: If you have low self esteem because of verbally abusive parents, even if you look like the belle of the beach in your new swimsuit, they are still going to be disapproving and critical. If you grew up in a household full of mean words, that's probably not going to change. You will, however, begin to need their approval even less. You will say nice things to yourself and others and stop the cycle of verbal abuse. - Make your disobedient kids behave: If you have bratty kids who don't listen to your rules, having a tightened up midsection won't make them suddenly obey you. If they have gotten into the habit of running the show, it will take more than a six-pack to turn that around. However, when a parent starts to feel better about his or her own appearance, the self confidence will spill over into other areas of life. Inner strength and a backbone will suddenly emerge and the kids might realize they're dealing with a whole new Mom or Dad. A tummy tuck can't change the world economy or cure cancer, but it can certainly improve many areas of one person's life. This operation is about more issues than those on the surface. It is also about inner strength, relationships and self confidence. Individuals who are interested in having an abdominoplasty should make an appointment with their plastic surgeon.