An Introduction To Abdominoplasty
What Is Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is a major surgical procedure that is used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. It is also used to tighten the muscles of the abdomen. More commonly known as a "tummy tuck", abdominoplasty makes the stomach area appear more slim and slender.
Before you rush to your doctor and require this operation, however, be aware that abdominoplasty produces a permanent scar. Depending on the amount of surgery that needed to be done, the scar can extend from hip to hip, though it tends to fade in prominence as time goes by. However, if you have obtained any sort of abdominal surgery before, the scar produced by this additional procedure might be unusually prominent and long-lasting.
Who Should Get An Abdominoplasty?
Ideally, the people who get an abdominoplasty should be in good physical health. Abdominoplasty is very useful for people who exercise on a regular basis but can?t seem to get rid of the fat deposits around their abdominal area. Women, in particular, are good candidates for abdominoplasty. Multiple pregnancies have a way of stretching the abdominal muscles and skin, with undesirable results. The added fat, as well as the loss of skin elasticity, is something that most women do not relish.
Abdominoplasty is not for people who need to lose a lot of weight, or for women who are expecting to have more children. The changes in the abdominal muscles during these two situations may work to counteract the effects of the procedure.
