subject: Tummy Tuck In San Antonio After Pregnancy [print this page] A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures amongst women of all ages. A large percentage of these women are in the post-pregnancy stage and are very willing to go under the knife to get their pre-baby body back. Apart from trimming away excess fat and loose skin tissue in the belly area, Dr. Michael E. Decherd of the San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute aims to help you achieve a well-proportioned body in a San Antonio tummy tuck.
Ideal Candidates
Contrary to popular belief, a tummy tuck isnt for everyone. You are an ideal candidate for such body contouring procedure if you are currently having one or more of the conditions below:
protruding abdomen which is also out of proportion with the rest of your body
you have tried exercising and diet revisions to reduce your belly size but to no avail
weakened abdominal muscles due to pregnancy or massive weight loss
you are within 10 percent of your ideal body weight
Surgery Overview
By and large, a tummy tuck begins with a horizontal incision a little above the pubic area. While a scar will almost always develop in all surgeries, Dr. Decherd sees to it that the scar is as low as possible low enough to be covered by an underwear or bikini. When the weak underlying muscles are already exposed, they will then be pulled together while excess skin will be removed. If possible, stretch marks will also be removed by Dr. Decherd.
It is best for you to take a leave of absence at work or in school as a San Antonio tummy tuck will require you stay in the hospital for several days. General anesthesia is employed in this type of surgery thus the longer recovery period.
Dr. Decherd can also perform other procedures in conjunction with a tummy tuck. You can opt for breast augmentation, breast lift and/or liposuction.
Pre-Tummy Tuck Instructions
To achieve optimum results, it is very important for you to be able to follow these pre-surgery instructions:
avoid smoking six weeks before the surgery as smoking has been shown to truly delay healing
avoid taking non-inflammatory drugs
arrange for someone to pick you up and stay with your for the first few days after the procedure
For more information about tummy tuck in San Antonio, schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Decherd by filling out this contact form or calling the office (210) 495-4100.
