Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to reduce looseness or drooping of skin near the abdominal area. Weakness in abdomen area as a result of pregnancy or weight loss can also be cured by tummy tuck surgery. So it is helpful to achieve firmness in body posture.
Diet or exercise cannot always be effective due to other existing conditions of the body. Excess of fat cells and tissues might still remain in the body unaffected by vigorous exercise routine. Tummy tuck surgery can also help to remove these excess of tissues and achieve a fine contour in that area of the body.
Types of tummy tuck
Tummy tuck surgery contains variety of procedures each of which are designed to target specific area of the body and even specific tissues. Generally, a plastic surgeon would tighten the abdominal muscles by removing the fat deposits. There are different stages of aspects of the surgery though, which can be customized specific to the needs of a particular patient.
A cosmetic surgeon with considerable experience will be able to provide the much needed counseling that most patients would like to take before the surgery. The process will begin when there is an agreement between the surgeon and the patient over the treatment plan. That way the patient and even the surgeon will be more confident about positive results. The plastic surgeon will also guide the patients in the recovery stage, which usually lasts for about a week or a month.
Who can undergo tummy tuck plastic surgery?
Candidates for abdominoplasty will have:
- Loose skin around the abdomen.
- Fat near the abdomen.
- Expectations to improve their physique.
The requirements are:
- Commitment to a stabilized diet and exercise routine.
- A good health overall.
Candidates who wish to undergo abdominoplasty should not:
- Have any serious conditions which can be worsened by the surgery.
- Have any expectation for pregnancy.
- Have any bad habits such as smoking and drinking.
Ideally, the candidate for tummy tuck must be an adult who has a body weight that is close to the ideal value but the abdominal region was not quite affected by vigorous exercise and diet.
Cost of abdominoplasty
Cost can vary significantly depending on the patient’s needs. Generally, it falls anywhere in the range of $3,000 to $12,000. It also depends upon the type of tummy tuck procedure and the surgeon. Experienced surgeons like Dr. Paul McCluskey in Atlanta, GA with good reputation offer safe tummy tuck procedures and take complete care of their patients. Additional factors such as the use of technology and choice of anesthesia will also affect the cost of operation.
Since the treatment is by nature a cosmetic surgery, it isn’t covered by insurance but some assistance can be expected from private financiers who have tied up with the surgeon. Some surgeons also offer their own financing options.
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