subject: Preparing For Tummy Tuck Surgery [print this page] Many women after giving birth to their desired amount of children begin to get back in to shape hopeful to hit the same jean size as before and the same weight. Although it may be more difficult for some it is generally achievable for all. After all the hard work, sweat and tears many women become depressed at their stretch marked saggy abdomen skin. Saggy abdomen skin can be just that over stretched skin or it can be a sign of loose abdomen muscle whichever it may be it is only taken away with a Tummy tuck Beverly Hills surgeons say many moms chose to undergo this procedure after some time and some are not fully informed about the procedure. When choosing to undergo any cosmetic surgery one should be fully informed on their procedure and know how to prepare.
The first steps to achieving a flat belly with tummy tuck are to schedule consultations with more than one board certified plastic surgeon. In the consultation the surgeon will determine if one is a good candidate for tummy tuck Los Angeles surgeons generally begin this process by going through ones medical history. The surgeon will review all medication that one is taking and must be informed of any allergies, past surgeries or pregnancies. He or she must perform a physical exam to measure the excess fat and the degree of loose skin in the abdominal area. The surgeon will assess the condition of ones muscle and skin tome while sitting, standing and laying down. During this consultation it is likely that the surgeon will take before photos.
During the consultation one is asked to express their goals and expectation s for the surgery and then the surgeon will express what he believes is achievable. After one has chosen to undergo the procedure and chosen the surgeon he or she will schedule an appointment date for their procedure. The surgeon will then issue a list of pre-operative instructions. This list often includes lab testing for example routine blood work and cardiac work up if there is any history of heart disease. Leading Beverly Hills Tummy tuck surgeons ask their patients to stop taking medications including aspirin, non-sterodial anti-inflammatory drugs and blood thinners. Blood thinners and some herbal remedies increase the risk of excessive bleeding. Some all natural products also work as blood thinners and increase the risk of excessive bleeding, things like omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, gingko bilboa.
Always make sure to tell the surgeon about everything one is taking, but never stop taking any medication without first consulting with ones personal physician. Some surgeons may suggest that one add different medications to their daily regimen such as 500 mg of vitamin C a day. Most Los Angeles Tummy tuck surgeons also include a list of dos and donts about eating and drinking before surgery. All patients who smoke are advised to kick the habit in order for the proper healing to take place. Healing lessens the oxygen flow to the blood which slows down the healing process. Things like Nicotine gums and patches can be used to assists in ones road to quit smoking before surgery.
