Abdominoplasty
April 30th, 2008 | by admin |
Abdominoplasty
There are thousands and thousands of frustrated people—predominantly women who have experienced childbirth—out there huffing and puffing away, trying to sweat off that pouch below the naval. Often, as in the case of cellulite, that protrusion will not go away no matter what extreme dieting and exercising you try. For some people who truly want a perfectly flat tummy, abdominoplasty is the only answer. Men as well as women have seen long lasting results from this procedure, but do not let yourself be fooled: abdominoplasty—or a tummy tuck—is a highly invasive surgery. If you are considering abdominoplasy, you should educate yourself on the operation and make sure you put yourself into the hands of the best possible surgeon you can find.
Abdominoplasty involves manipulating and tightening skin and muscle tissue. A graphic description of the surgery sounds a bit like cleaning and preparing a chicken to roast—large incisions are involved, and the skin must be freed and separated. Frequently, large scars remain after abdominoplasty, definitely something to consider beforehand if you are a fan of the string bikini or have illusions of flawless skin over that flat tummy.
The extensiveness of abdominoplasty calls for staying overnight in the hospital at least one night, if not more. The surgery carries with it a long recovery period that will require you to take two to four weeks off work. You can also expect extreme limitations on lifting, something those with small children should take into consideration. For those and many other reasons, you should learn as much as you can before you undergo surgery.
The results of abdominoplasty can be very pleasing. It can succeed where hundreds of daily crunches often cannot. Just make sure there are no unpleasant surprises. Be smart! Get educated on what is involved in abdominoplasty, and make sure your surgeon is well qualified in the field of cosmetic surgery.
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About the Author: Fabian Toulouse is a Parisian living in Southern California.
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This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Seek the guidance of a licensed physician if you need medical advice.