Getting a tummy tuck is a pretty major decision. One that the average woman doesn't really think of making. But in a day when plastic surgery is becoming more and more common, and is certainly available for everyone, most women will at least consider it at some point in their life.
Keep in mind that a tummy tuck isn't a small procedure. It's major surgery that includes anesthesia and a fairly long recovery. So it's not something to consider lightly.
What can a tummy tuck do? If you've lost quite a bit of weight a tummy tuck is a great way to remove and tighten that excess skin. It's also good for tightening abdominal muscles that have been stretched due to childbirth. If you have excess skin, you're going to get a better result with a tummy tuck than you will with liposuction. Liposuction works for smaller pockets of fat but it cannot take care of excess hanging skin.
There are things that can't be improved with a tummy tuck. Even though many tummy tucks are combined with liposuction, nothing can take care of intra-abdominal fat except for diet and exercise. What is intra-abdominal fat? It's fat that centers around your abdominal organs. It's the most dangerous kind of fat and not matter what kind of surgical procedure you're considering, you'll still need to diet and exercise to reduce this fat that is most dangerous to your health.
Recovery from a tummy tuck is fairly lengthy. You'll be down flat on your back for at least two weeks, and then moving slowly for a good 4 weeks after that. Although your body may look better, the final results won't be known for up to a year. You'll have some swelling and discomfort for almost 6 months. But, most women will say that they feel great about how they look after about the 3rd week.
If you're considering a tummy tuck, you might want to ask yourself these questions before making your decision.
Can I afford this? It can cost $8000.00 and up although there are numerous financing plans available if you would rather make payments than pay up front.
Can I take 6 weeks to rest? Even though you can probably start working a bit earlier it's tough. It took me three weeks before I really felt like doing much, and a full six before I started to get back to normal.
Will the scar bother me? The trade off for a flat tummy is a scar all the way across your abdomen. I have to admit that my scar bothers me, but it's still worth it.
How supportive will my husband/partner be? You'll need help and a lot of it for the first couple of weeks.
Am I comfortable telling people what I'm doing? Some women are, some aren't, but you need to know what you're going to say before you do this.
If you've decided to go ahead with the surgery, do your homework. Visit numerous surgeons until you find the one that's right for you. Ask as many questions as you can and make sure you can call them or email with more questions if you need to before you make your decision.
How long will they expect you to be in bed? Off work?
Do they offer financing?
Do they have "before and after" pictures of other surgeries?
What kind of results can you expect?
What is the recovery process?
Will you stay in the hospital overnight?
What kind of help will you need at home?
Get the idea? The more informed you are, the better off you'll be. And you'll be on the way to a brand new You! Deciding to get my tummy tuck was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I went from a size 14 to a size 10 in 3 months. If you'd like more information on tummy tucks and other plastic surgeries, you can get it here: www.chooseplasticsurgery.com
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Good post.
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