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