| Abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck" is a major surgical | | | | for proper healing. |
| procedure that removes excess skin and fat from | | | | Will you have the time to allow your body to heal |
| the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles. | | | | properly? In some cases, an overnight stay in the |
| Many people who are unable to achieve desired | | | | hospital may be required, and healing can take up to |
| results with traditional diet and exercise seek a plastic | | | | 6 months to fully recover. During that time period, |
| surgery tummy tuck. The tummy tuck is the sixth | | | | with your doctor's permission you will be able to |
| most popular plastic surgery procedure in the US. | | | | return to most normal activities. |
| There are different types of tummy tuck surgeries, | | | | Can you afford the cost of a Plastic Surgery Tummy |
| and the main difference is how much work is done | | | | Tuck? Most insurance companies won't cover the |
| and how large of an incision is needed. A mini tummy | | | | cost of the procedure. It is considered elective |
| tuck is only performed on the abdominal area below | | | | surgery. |
| the belly button. A traditional tummy tuck surgery is | | | | Further consultation with your physician will of course |
| performed on the entire abdominal area, from the | | | | be necessary to ultimately determine if a plastic |
| lower rib cage to the top of the pelvis. When | | | | surgery tummy tuck is right for you. It is important |
| considering plastic surgery tummy tuck, it is important | | | | to do some research about surgeons in your area |
| to meet with a qualified physician to discuss what | | | | before you seriously consider a tummy tuck. |
| options are best for you. | | | | Referrals can be very helpful, and quality tummy tuck |
| To determine if you would be a good candidate for | | | | surgeons tend to be concentrated in certain locales. |
| tummy tuck surgery, ask yourself the following | | | | For example, in Newport Beach there are many |
| questions: | | | | qualified surgeons to select from. Similar results can |
| Are you within about 30% of your ideal weight? If | | | | be obtained in the greater Orange County as well as |
| you intend to lose more weight or become pregnant, | | | | in New York City. Be sure to check the surgeon's |
| you should probably wait to have a tummy tuck. | | | | credentials with the American Board of Medical |
| Are you physically and emotionally healthy? The best | | | | Specialties and your state medical board. In short, |
| candidates for tummy tuck surgery understand the | | | | before your research before you decide on a tummy |
| associated risks and have the good health necessary | | | | tuck. |