subject: Tummy Tuck For A Man Or A Woman [print this page] Plastic surgery for a man or a woman really boils down to a man wanting a more masculine waist and a woman wanting a more feminine waist. The addition of a little dip here, a little less fullness there, more definition here, and smoothness there is all that either one is looking forward to after any cosmetic procedure. But the one problem area that both men and women have in common is their abdomen.
For some men, they have hardest time trying to accentuate their chests by developing that V-shaped torso. And for some women, they have the hardest time trying to accentuate both their chest and hips for more of an hourglass figure by tightening and flattening their abs as much as possible. And all adults just want a smaller waist. The tummy tuck procedure has been helping men and women get closer to and achieve the abdomen of their dreams.
All potential patients looking into the benefits of the tummy tuck procedure will come across three techniques. These methods for achieving a tighter and flatter abdomen are designed to improve the look of patients' midsections that are at different stages of loose, hanging skin.
The mini technique is most useful for those men and women who have already completed a lot of their weight loss and toning on their own. In these cases there are just a couple of inches of loose skin on their lower abdomen that must be tightened.
The standard procedure is ideal for men and women with several inches of loose skin across their abs. The loose skin can be found somewhat around the belly button, but predominantly around the waist and lower abs.
Lastly, the extended procedure is when a significant amount of loose skin impacts the patient's waistline, clothing fit, and overall comfort level. It includes the removal of a large amount of loose skin and the attached fat that is found between the belly button and the natural crease above the pelvis.
Regardless of the tummy tuck technique required, there isn't just one that is ideal for men or women. The skill level of the surgeon makes the necessary tweaks to enhance a male or female's natural shape.
Performance of the tummy tuck procedure only alters slightly depending upon the patient's body and the results he or she seeks. Only a safe amount of skin will be removed in order to create a smoother tummy. No plastic surgery procedure produces miracles, but a skilled surgeon can work with these techniques and the latest tools in order to produce outstanding results.
