In today’s world, it’s not just enough to have a pretty face. With obesity rates rising, more and more people are focusing on how to shape their bodies. Gym membership rates are skyrocketing and it seems live every month there’s a new diet craze that is guaranteed to help you slim down. Unfortunately, in many cases, all of the hard work that one does while dieting and exercising regularly doesn’t lead to the loss of that bit of flab. Considering how hot flat abs are, it is not surprising to learn that thousands of people are turning to plastic surgery to help them achieve the body that they want. While many people may criticize cosmetic surgery as something that is shallow and unnecessary, these people are discounting how happy cosmetic surgery has made millions of people around the world. Although in a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to rely on plastic surgery to get the look we’ve always wanted, we unfortunately do not live in a perfect world. However, it is important to note that cosmetic surgery should not be expected to completely change your happiness. By having realistic expectations, you can thoroughly enjoy the benefits of cosmetic surgery techniques like tummy tucks. It’s amazing how much time has changed what people value as beautiful. A few decades ago, people not only accepted but desired people with a bit of flab on their bodies.

 

 

Unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you feel about it but a flat stomach has become a standard for beauty. One way that many people achieve this change in their body is by turning to the cosmetic surgery procedure of a tummy tuck. Many people get confused about the clinical term for this cosmetic surgery procedure, but you should know that a tummy tuck and abdominoplasty are the same thing. Clinically known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is a plastic surgery treatment that removes excess skin and fat from a person’s abdomen. Typically the treatment is performed on the middle and lower abdomen. While tummy tucks were not a particularly popular plastic surgery treatment a couple of decades ago, it is now one of the fastest growing treatments in the world. Are you the right candidate for tummy tucks? While cosmetic surgery procedures are rapidly increasing in popularity, there is a bit of a downside. Many people are turning to plastic surgery treatments like tummy tucks as a way to completely change their lives around. Although tummy tucks can enhance the way that you look, it is important for plastic surgery patients to be realistic about the outcome of a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks will not make you completely happy and may not necessarily make everybody notice how good you look. However, if you view tummy tucks as a way to improve the way that you look, then you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Speaking to professional cosmetic surgeons, all agree that the perfect candidate for a tummy tuck is a person that is in relatively good shape. Of course, the right candidate for an abdominoplasty should be somebody that has either loose abdominal skin or a large fat deposit underneath their abdomen. Cosmetic surgery may be more popular than ever but it should still be viewed as a serious decision. A person should only turn to a tummy tuck if they find that exercise and dieting does not reduce that extra bit of flab. In many cases, women who have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin through multiple pregnancies have found that a tummy tuck is the perfect way to regain their previous figure. It is also a fantastic treatment for older patients whose skin elasticity has been reduced because of aging. In some cases, potential patients of tummy tucks should seriously reconsider their decision. Cosmetic surgeons agree that women who plan to have children in the future should wait before they undergo abdominoplasty. This is primarily due to the fact that a pregnancy can destroy the impact of a tummy tuck by separating the vertical abdomen muscles that a tummy tuck tightens.

 

Tummy Tuck Treatment Procedure As one of the fastest growing plastic surgery treatments, a tummy tuck has become one of the safest cosmetic surgery treatment that a person can have. Typically, a tummy tuck is performed at either a plastic surgeon’s office or an outpatient surgical center. In some instances, a tummy tuck can be performed at a hospital. This is typically an option for patients who are undergoing extensive abdominoplasty or a number of plastic surgery treatments that require them to remain under care for a few days. When it comes to having a tummy tuck, there are typically two options for a patient: a complete abdominoplasty or a partial abdominoplasty. In a complete tummy tuck, a plastic surgeon will make an incision across the patient’s hipbones and another incision around the patient’s navel area. These incisions allow the plastic surgeon to create a separation between a patient’s abdominal wall and their skin. From there, the cosmetic surgeon will tighten the patient’s abdominal muscles by literally pulling them together. Once the abdominal muscles have been tightened to an appropriate level, the plastic surgeon will stretch the skin flap back over the newly configured abdominal muscles. The excess skin that remains will be removed. A complete tummy tuck is usually completed within two and five hours of time. A partial tummy tuck on the other hand is usually completed between one hour and two hours.

 

The incisions that a plastic surgeon makes in a partial tummy tuck tend to be smaller and typically the navel is not moved. Due to the smaller nature of the work, a plastic surgeon will only stretch the skin between the incision and the navel. Excess fat and skin is removed and then the remaining skin is sewed back on.

 

Tummy Tucks Risks One of the biggest concerns that a person has about cosmetic surgery revolves around what risks are involved. Considering the fragile area of your body that a tummy tuck takes place in, it is in your best interest to discuss the potential complications that can occur in a tummy tuck. For the most part, tummy tucks are one of the safest cosmetic surgery procedures that a person can undergo.

 

As the popularity of the treatment has increased, the percentage for tummy tuck complications has decreased. Despite the statistics showing that abdominoplasties are extremely safe, there are still some potential risks. In rare instances, infections and blood clots can occur. However, these two tummy tuck risks can be treated rather easily. In some instances, tummy tuck patients have complained about scarring. Unfortunately, one of the outcomes of having a tummy tuck is permanent scarring. In most cases, the scar is inconspicuous, however there are instances where prominent scarring results. In these instances, further cosmetic surgery is required. For the most part, though, tummy tucks result is a safe cosmetic surgery that is free of risks.