subject: Tummy Tuck Surgery Is An Excellent Procedure With Immediate Results [print this page] According to many plastic surgeons, tummy tuck surgery is an excellent procedure with immediate results. This procedure can fix loose abdominal skin and fat as well as tighten separated relaxed muscle after carrying a child. The results can be appreciated immediately.
The tummy tuck procedure is an alternative to liposuction. Often times patients will think that they need liposuction on their abdomen when really it is excess skin making their stomach appear much larger than it normally would. A patient may approach their surgeon requesting that they would like to have liposuction surgery, but the surgeon will tell them otherwise. If this is the case, the best idea would be to listen to the surgeon.
Many tummy tuck patients are moms with children. They are interested in achieving an improved body contour and bolstering their self esteem. Skin laxity of the tummy area involves either suction of fat (liposuction) or removal of skin and fat with tightening of the muscle (tummy tuck). "We have seen a marked increase in both the interest for tummy tucks and liposuction as well as women undertaking the procedure," states one plastic surgeon.
Smaller sized, better fitting clothes, becoming more active, and improved body image are some of the benefits of this procedure. Some newer developments can be the addition of breast enhancement at the same time a tummy tuck is done. In many plastic surgeons' practices, many women choose to address both the tummy and breast area at the same time. A cosmetic surgeon can place either silicone gel implants through the tummy tuck incision thus there are no incisions on the breast, chest or in the underarm area. This "Mommy Makeover" has become extremely popular in many practices.
The "Mommy Makeover" traditionally involves the tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast enhancement. This is done as an outpatient most often. Many cosmetic surgeons encourage immediate activity, without restrictions to the activity of daily living. Women can be using the elliptical trainer, doing yoga, or gentle active motion within the first week. Some years we average at least one of these procedures per week.
Some of the newer developments involve the use of the Accufuser or On-Q pump for local anesthetic. This is used for the first 36 hours typically. A handful of plastic surgeons have used them for several years and have had very good success with control of discomfort and the ability to increase activity within 24 hours. With the Mommy Makeover, most cosmetic surgeons suggest that a week off be taken from work and strenuous activity.
Additionally, some plastic surgeons have gone as far as to write a suggested nutritional guideline for all of their body contouring patients. This likely will have been done in consultation with a Licensed Nutritionist. Their programs hope to ensure good nutrition during the healing period.
