Tummy Tucks Before And After

A tummy tuck, or often referred to as a Abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that is commonly used to tighten loose abdominal muscles and skin to give the stomach a flatter, smoother appearance. The abdomen fails to go back to its original shape due to weight loss, pregnancy, weight gain, etc. because the tissues in the abdomen are stretched so much, diet programs and exercise do not always work. In these particular cases, a tummy tuck may provide an effective and quick solution for the stubborn abdomen area. A tummy tuck can greatly tighten the muscles in the abdomen as well as rid the sagging, extra and built up fatty tissue. The waist will be made smaller as well with the procedure. The improvement and results will vary greatly depending of the magnitude of the surgery, the skin tone of the patient, body build, and the healing process of each patient.

Even though there are these factors, most patients are pleased with their results and maintain a better body image after the surgery. Depending on the type of procedure done, one may be released within just a few hours. There are others who have to remain in the hospital for a couple of days.

Before having a tummy tuck procedure, it is important for a patient to have realistic expectations concerning the results. Sometimes it is not possible to have a perfectly flat stomach after every procedure; some softness and roundness may remain. And even if the tummy tuck procedure does remove stretch marks it may not remove all them in the area. Most patients are happy with their results, but it is best to discuss the desired goals of the procedure with the surgeon.

Among the results of tummy tucks, the most important one is a flatter, more toned and smoother abdomen. This procedure can also benefit the patient by improving self-confidence and self-image as most any other cosmetics surgery does. With most tummy tuck procedures, the appearance of the patient is improved after the surgery. The abdomen is not only toned and flat, but the waist is also smaller. A lot of patients say that they also feel more comfortable with the look of their body after recovering from the procedure. Clothing tends to fit better and overall confidence increases concerning appearance.

The abdomen tends to be swollen and have discomfort for days after the surgery and can be controlled with medication. The swelling will last 2 to 6 weeks and there will be no bruising. The numbness in the abdomen will last at least 6 months or more. After a tummy tuck, one can return to a desk job after one week and go back to other jobs in 10 to 14 days.

As will almost all surgical procedures, scars are a result from tummy tucks. Scars after the surgery are unavoidable. The location and length of the incision will determine the visibility and extent of the scars that result. Most tummy tucks result in a scar that extends from hip to hip and around the navel. A partial abdominoplasty typically results in a single, smaller scar while a circumferential tummy tuck results in a circular scar on the abdomen. The more skin that is removed during the procedure, the longer the scar is going to be.

The scars usually seem to be worse for the first couple of months after the procedure and this is very normal. Sometimes, it does take up to one year before the scars have lightened or flattened. Even though, the scars will never completely disappear, scars from a tummy tuck are in areas that are usually covered. Through the years, with the aging process, the tummy tuck results will begin to reverse themselves naturally.

To be able to maintain the best results, it is important to follow proper instructions after the surgery, eat balanced diets and exercise regularly. If this can be done after the procedure, the results can last for a long time. The results from a tummy tuck should last for years unless the patient who had the procedure gains a lot of weight or becomes pregnant.

In the first video Dr. Michael Bogdan gives a very good view on a lot of tummy tuck before and after pictures. He explains how a tummy tuck surgery can change body contour. The second and third videos are from youtube and informative.