Tummy Tuck And How It Can Affect My Life
Abdominoplasty, or as it is more commonly named - the tummy tuck - is a cosmetic operation used to lower the amounts of skin and/or fatty tissues that surround the abdominal area of the body.
The procedure is common among ladies who have lost a lot of weight recently and still have excessive and sagging skin or those who have been pregnant and retain the skin from this. It is also popular for those who are growing older and are adding more weight or excess saggy skin because of this.
The tummy tuck is a very good option to reduce this skin or fatty tissue and even if you are now in the process of losing weight it may not be a bad idea to consult a doctor about a tummy tuck as this process will enhance further upon your desired look.
However, what happens if you do undergo abdominoplasty only to find a year later you are regaining weight and or the skin is starting to sag again?
If you have lost a lot of weight then most surgeons would advise that you do not have a tummy tuck for at least a six month period thereafter. This is because they would prefer that you do not rely purely upon the operation to give you 100% of the results that you want, but rather that you are proactive in keeping the weight off by good diet and wise exercise regimes. The six month period of time will also allow for the skin to resize.
If you are then to gain weight or become pregnant after corrective surgery it is very possible that there will be a thinning of the skin and stress marks appear over parts of the tummy area. Also there could be further issues with muscle contractions and this will then require further surgery. Its very important to retain your over all goal in mind and to be realistic with your expectations.
It is highly advisable that before undergoing any corrective abdominal surgery the patient is not going to have any more children. Not only will this reduce the potential for further operations but also lowers the health risks involved too. There will be no danger to any new child providing that you have fully healed before becoming pregnant again.
Most surgeons agree however, that if you are to have corrective abdominal surgery then there is a lower risk of regaining excess pounds and or sagging skin problems. Unfortunately this does not apply to the rest of your body so you still need to try to ensure a good diet and regular exercise all the same.
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