When you first had the procedure, you may not have considered the implications of pregnancy after tummy tuck operations. Pregnancy after tummy tuck operations, however, is a common thing and many women have experienced them before. Here are the considerations. During your original tummy tuck, you may remember some talk about whether you planned to have another child. Often the main reason we have tummy tucks in the first place is to get rid of…
A tummy tuck procedure helps to tighten the abdominal muscles using special staples or sutures. The muscles then heal in a closed position where pregnancy forced them apart during pregnancy. Exercise following a tummy tuck needs to incorporate the healing muscles as well as the overall health of a patient in recovery. In the first weeks following the surgery, the patient will be on pain medication and have difficulty moving at times as the incision…
There are two types of tummy tuck procedures available to patients, and deciding which one is most appropriate is a matter for the patient and the surgeon to decide. Tummy tucks are very similar between the full and the mini distinction, but there is some difference between the two and the shape of the mother’s body is the primary determination as to which procedure is best. Stretch marks are certainly not very attractive and they…
Getting a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck can make a big difference in the way you look and feel, but the reality is that a complete tummy tuck is going to leave some scars.Tummy tuck scars in most instances are going to be located in the mid to lower abdomen. A vertical incision and an incision around the belly button (from hip to hip) are also necessary in some cases. These scars can be…
A mini tummy tuck (also known as a partial abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that is similar to a complete tummy tuck, but with smaller incisions and less trauma and scarring. Some people, in fact, refer to the surgical procedure as a scarless tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck is particularly suitable for patients with excess skin primarily in the lower abdomen below the belly button. A complete tummy tuck is necessary for patients who wish to correct problems involving the…
A tummy tuck, also known as “abdominoplasty,” is designed for those who have difficulty achieving the flat stomach they desire by natural means. Ideal candidates are those who: Diet and exercise regularly but cannot eliminate extra fat deposits and loose sagging abdominal skin Have stretched out their abdominal muscles as a result of pregnancy Have lost skin elasticity, most commonly from age or significant weight loss It is also important to have realistic goals, be…
There is a general belief that liposuction is the cure for those who wish to achieve their ideal weight. For some, it can be the optimal solution to their weight problem, and they may obtain the body they have always dreamed of. However, for others, liposuction is only the beginning of a long and arduous journey toward their goal. Weight loss after liposuction can only occur through lifestyle modification. Those who experience the procedure must…
liposuction (Suction Lipectomy): Reduction and removal of excessive fat in the problem areas of the body in order to harmonize the body proportions (Body Contouring, Body Liposculpture) and in order to achieve an optically balanced body profile. The modeling of the body silhouette is commonly called Liposculpture. Using small incisions, which are positioned as much as possible in inconspicuous places, the surgeon inserts the thin cannulas under the skin and removes the excess fat tissue.…