How many times has a person looked at themselves naked in the mirror and been dissatisfied at the way their figure looks? Often this feeling of dissatisfaction will turn to renewed enthusiasm to begin a new diet or commence an exercise program. But sometimes along the way there is more displeasure at their appearance and the only answer seems to be something drastic. This can be in the form of diet pills or the more extreme method of correction, a tummy tuck.
Before a person can have this kind of surgery his or her health care provider must determine if they are someone for whom a tummy tuck would be both useful and safe. For this surgery to be worth doing a person must be in good physical condition while at the same time there must be some fat or unnecessary amount of skin that repeated exercise attempts have not been able to make go away. Women who have been pregnant and do not plan on having more children would be good candidates for a tummy tuck. People who have lost extreme amounts of weight and so have hanging skin would be good prospects as are older people who have hanging skin due to age.
Once the surgeon has agreed that the person is a good candidate for a tummy tuck they will try to make sure that their expectations are not beyond the potential outcome. A tummy tuck will improve the way their body looks. This can do all sorts of positive things for them including simply making them feel better about themselves. But they should also know that there will be a scar and it will be a large one since it will travel the equivalent of the bikini line. This scar will easily be hidden by whatever clothing is worn, but nonetheless it will still be there. This will not return the patient to their youth, make people like them more or improve their job prospects. A tummy tuck is major surgery and should only be done if the person is doing it for himself or herself.
Before the tummy tuck surgery takes place the surgeon will explain exactly what will be done and how. They will familiarize the patient with the type of anesthesia that will be used, explain that the surgery could take anywhere from three to five hours and tell them how much skin and fat they expect to remove. The physician will also explain how long they can expect to need for recovery time after the tummy tuck is completed. The expectation is that a person will need up to three weeks after the tummy tuck before they can return to their normal routines.
Alternative To Tummy Tuck
Maybe you're lucky. Maybe you don't have a tummy that protrudes a bit more with each passing year, no matter how often you go to the gym and how faithful you are to the south beach diet. If you're not one of the lucky ones though, you might consider abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck.
It's a surgical procedure which means there are the risks associated with it. But the wisest thing to do is to look at your situation carefully and see if the benefits outweigh the risks. Because of new developments in the procedure, the benefits are considerable.
What exactly is a tummy tuck? Abdominoplasty is the reduction of excess skin and fat from the abdomen and the tightening of muscles of the abdominal wall. Depending on the needs of the patient and the methods of the surgeon, a tummy tuck can vary in scope and process. Some doctors combine abdominoplasty with liposuction, for example, while others do not.
Why have a tummy tuck? It reduces the normal sagging that is part of the aging process. For women, childbearing can accelerate this sagging. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin which loses its original elasticity. A tummy tuck can get your tummy closer to a youthful, flat state. For many, this provides not only a physical lift, but a mental lift as well. The results can be dramatic.
This procedure is especially appropriate for middle-aged women and men who are in good health and who have tried diet and exercise but have not been able to reduce the fat deposits and loose skin around the abdomen. If you're in the process of losing weight, it's better to wait until you've reached your goal before you have the procedure. Look at the tummy tuck as that extra bonus you give yourself for reaching your weight loss goals.
And if you are indeed considering the procedure, read as much as you can about it before you make the decision to go ahead. Are you willing to risk side effects and even death (extremely rare) to look better? Many of us are. But if you are not, then forego the decision or wait until you can better assess the situation. If you feel that looking good is vital for you, then you need to consider the selection of the surgeon. This selection of a competent surgeon is critical to your successful outcome. Interview several candidates and ask for references. You need a surgeon who is not only highly skilled and experienced, but who makes you feel comfortable, answers your questions--someone you have confidence in. And there's no substitute for talking with other people who've had the procedure.
Financially, you're probably going to have to foot the bill yourself. For most people, tummy tuck is an elective procedure not covered by health insurance policies. It's always wise to check with your insurance companies because your doctor and insurance company may deem the procedure necessary for special reasons. If, for example, your overall weight threatened your health and you had stomach reduction surgery, then tummy tuck is necessary because now your body needs some toning and tucking due the results of the reduction surgery. Checking out with your insurance company is worth a try.
One final word of advice: make sure that you have tried the diet and exercise routines and that these routines are a regular part of your lifestyle. A tummy tuck should not be a short term solution; it is part of a long term solution that you already have in place for yourself. My friend looks wonderful; she has continued her exercise regimen; she eats well; is active and vibrant in the community; she continues to be part of weight watchers and has become a prominent example of healthy living for all of us.
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