Sunday, November 23, 2008

Nip and Tummy Tuck

By Andrew W John

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is perhaps the best way to shape your lower stomach when an excess of fat accumulates in the area. There are many different types of tummy tucks a person can have, and each is different depending on the case. Some tummy tucks may involve shaping the stomach, while others might require an operation for the removal of excess fat and/or skin which will tighten up the abdominal muscles and will also reposition the belly button.

More and more people have chosen to have a tummy tuck because it is safe and has also become more affordable in the recent years. This is anywhere between twenty-five hundred dollars up to eighty-five hundred dollars. A big factor in price depends upon who you choose to perform the operation, and also the time and complexity of the tummy tuck. Also, medical tests, room cost, surgeon fees, operation room, anesthesiologists, and post surgery will all affect the total cost.

The popularity of the procedure, as well as its medical and cosmetic benefits, has encouraged surgeons to offer different financing plans to help people pay for the surgery. This is especially helpful to those whose insurance will not cover any part of the procedure. Additionally, if you have an Abdominoplasty, your insurance premiums may go up. So, be sure to reserve your coverage plan and talk to your insurance carrier.

The main reasons men and women may decide on this type of surgery may not always be cosmetic. More and more people are discovering the necessity of the surgery after pregnancy, particularly multiple births, and gastric bypass surgery. Those who have lost a lot of weight through gastric bypass or other means and find that their stomach muscles and or skin has not shrunk back into place and may need to go in for health reasons as well.

After an abdominoplasty surgery, many will feel some pain, which is to be expected, and will also be swollen in the area where the operation took place. This should last a few weeks and can be lessened by prescriptions that your doctor will prescribe to you after the surgery.

Normal recovery time is about 2 to 3 weeks of complete bed rest and then a few months of limited activity. Be sure to follow all instructions by your doctor to lesson the chance of fluid retention, hernias, blood clots, tearing, swelling, and other complications which can increase the pain and recovery time..

The recovery period occurs in three stages. The first stage is post-operation and you have to remain in the hospital, this can be from a few hours to even a few days. The second stage, is when you get home. You might have to stay in bed following your doctor's orders. The third and final stage, is to maintain your new physique. Your doctor, most likely, will give you a diet and exercise schedule to follow to optimize your recovery.

Your doctor should provide you with post operative care instructions which should include direction on medication, dressing the wound, and diet and exercise. You can expect about six months of recovery time after the surgery before all the swelling disappears and the scaring starts to heal and minimize. If you went into surgery with well conditioned muscles and on a good diet, you can expect quicker recovery results.

As with any surgery, it is best to research and use caution before undergoing surgery. This will ensure safety and honesty.

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