Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth
Abdominoplasty Surgery Overview
The tummy tuck is a popular procedure for women who are bothered by a slightly protruding abdomen, despite attempts to reduce it through diet and exercise. Women who have loosened abdomen muscles after multiple pregnancies or who are slightly overweight, especially as they age, are primary candidates for tummy tuck surgery. Bear in mind that a tummy tuck is a major surgery and will leave a scar, sometimes from hip to hip.
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There are various types of tummy tucks. Those with fat deposits only below the naval may benefit from a mini-tummy tuck, where a much smaller incision is made in the stomach. For a larger amount of fat deposits to be removed, you may benefit from a tummy tuck combined with liposuction. Each patient's needs vary, and it is between you and Dr. Faires to decide what is right for you.
Information About Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery
The actual abdominoplasty surgery takes about four hours. An incision is typically made across the waist, and the navel is detached from the rest of the skin. The abdominal muscles are tightened. Then, excess skin is pulled down and cut off. A new hole is made for the navel, and the skin is sutured back into place.
Limitations to the Tummy Tuck Procedure
In very rare cases, blood clots can form, and infections may appear. Scars that heal incorrectly may have to be re-operated on to minimize their appearance. General anesthesia is used during abdominoplasty surgery.
Recovery from Abdominoplasty Cosmetic Surgery
Those who already have a regular exercise plan will heal more quickly than those who are sedentary. Feeling back to normal after a tummy tuck can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Scars can take six months to a year to flatten and fade. At that point, they will not show under clothes and most swim suits.
Tummy Tuck Results
The results of abdominoplasty will last as long as you maintain your weight through diet and exercise.
