Abdominoplasty Procedure - Weight Loss - Mini Tummy Tuck

A mate of ours desires to have an abdominoplasty procedure done. When they first told us about this, all they could do was look at each other. Afterwards, when they were by ourselves and could speak about it more, I made the comment that I thought they was nuts to require to have anything done.

Why? Because they weighs about 100 lbs soaking wet and works out like a fiend every single day. How could they possibly need to have a tummy tuck? Well, I was one time wrong to jump to any conclusion like that. They explained at a later date that although they works out like a fiend, they is still getting older and the skin around her middle is beginning to get saggy. It is because they works out so diligently that they desires to continue to look her best.

Cannot blame a woman for that now are you able to?

So, I learned my lesson. I learned that even someone who is in great shape and has incredible muscle tone can still be in need of firmer skin in sure areas of her body.

The procedure they will have is called a mini-tuck where an incision is made, minimal liposuction performed if any is necessary, and the skin tightened, then stitched closed. The stomach button does not need relocation with a mini-tuck. A drain tube is inserted in to the incision to drain excess liquid. The lower abdomen is then wrapped with a compression dressing. Pain control using a prescribed narcotic or, if the pain is minimal, then over the counter pain relievers may be used. Recovery time is 2-3 weeks with a mini-tuck.

I have another mate who had an abdominoplasty procedure after having pregnancies which resulted in large kids, ten lbs and 11 lbs, respectively. They lost all the infant weight but since both the kids had to be taken Cesarean and were so large to start with they ended up with lots of excess skin in that area and they was told the muscles of her abdomen would seldom recover.

Obviously, the procedure they had done was a full tummy tuck which involved "baseball stitching" the damaged muscles, removing any fat remaining with liposuction, stretching the skin taut, trimming off the excess, relocating the stomach button and closing the incision. Drain tubes were inserted to help keep liquid from accumulating and aid recovery. The area is then wrapped tightly with a compression dressing to help support the muscles. A narcotic analgesic will be prescribed to control the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. Recovery time is about six weeks with a full tummy tuck.

So, in the event you are looking for a toned, flat stomach, check out board-certified plastic surgeons in your area and demand a consult. Ask what your options are and in the event that they think you are a lovely candidate for surgical procedure. You may find that you are making of the smartest decisions you have ever made in your life. think, no more battle of the bulge!

Although not recommended as a substitute for a weight loss or diet technique, an abdominoplasty procedure can help correct the issue areas left behind when all is said and done.