Abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure that is designed to slim
, trim, and tone the stomach. The abdomen is among the most difficult areas on the body to get in shape. Even with regular exercise and proper nutrition, the belly may continue to protrude. What can you do if nutrition and athletic activities have not yielded any results? A tummy tuck procedure can be performed to remove the excess fat and achieve smooth, trim abdominal contours.
It is important to consider that abdominoplasty and other types of body contouring surgery are not intended as weight loss procedures. The patient should be somewhat close to his or her ideal body weight and should have already tried to tone the stomach with non-surgical methods. If the patient meets these qualifications, then abdominoplasty may be an appropriate solution.
Abdominoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia. The patient will be in a sleep-like state so that they will feel no discomfort during treatment. Through an incision made along the abdomen, your plastic surgeon will put the stomach muscles together using specialized surgical instruments. Then excess fat will be removed and excess skin will be trimmed away. The tummy tuck procedure can take up to several hours to complete. Sometimes abdominoplasty is performed with other body contouring procedures including the arm lift or thigh lift.
Your plastic surgeon will give you instructions to follow to ensure a smooth recovery period. Patients usually need to rest a couple of weeks before they are able to return to work.
The results of abdominoplasty include a flatter, shapelier stomach. Many patients are very pleased with the results of their procedure. If you would like to enhance the appearance of your stomach as well as your self-confidence, contact a plastic surgeon to learn more about abdominoplasty today. You too can achieve the figure that you desire with this advanced plastic surgery treatment.