Tummy Tuck: a Surgical Way To a Flatter Stomach




Out of all the body’s muscle groups, the abdominal area is probably the most resilient to toning, and many women are having difficulty in regaining or obtaining a flatter tummy with the usual toning methods, such as exercise or a weight-control diet. In such cases, surgery is the option which can provide the ideal results. There is a tendency for the abdomen to loosen or sag even with people of normal body mass index, especially if the condition is influenced by factors such as aging, heredity, a previous surgery, or pregnancy. Abdominoplasty, a procedure familiarly referred to as a tummy tuck, can provide for a flatter stomach by removing excess fat and skin; it can also restore weakened and isolated muscles, resulting in an abdomen which is also smoother and firmer.

First things first: the tummy tuck is not intended to be a substitute for a weight loss or exercise program. Stretch marks may or may not improve as a result of the procedure, depending on where they are located. And although the benefits of a tummy tuck is practically permanent, the procedure is not recommended for people who are planning a future pregnancy, or those who plan on further losing weight. The results may be diminished by substantial changes in weight, so it is advisable to postpone the procedure, at least until the ideal weight is reached, or if conception is not planned in the near future.

A tummy tuck procedure normally begins with an extended incision across the abdomen, stretching between both hip bones. The V-shaped cut has a flat bottom which goes across the area above the pubic section; both sides of the V form an angle across the pelvis, and up to the top part of the hip bone. Another incision is then made to remove the navel from the abdomen. Skin which extends to the rib area is detached from the abdominal wall, and the exposed rectus muscles are restitched into a new position, in an effort to tighten the muscles and reduce the waistline. The excess skin mass is then stretched and removed, redraped over the same area, and sutured into position. A new hole is made to accommodate the navel.

Since the tummy tuck is considered as a major surgery procedure, it is not ideal for everybody. A good candidate should be physically fit and has a stable weight, with realistic expectations about the results. The skin sag on the abdominal area must also be non-reversible with exercise or weight control, and surgery is the most viable way of removing it. Other essential factors may also be predetermined by a doctor prior to being approved of abdominoplasty, and the cost may range anywhere between 3000 to 10000 dollars, depending on the diagnosis. The procedure also leave scars; although these are not easily visible, being located in natural skin crease, or placed in areas concealed by clothing. The procedure may cause post-operative discomfort, and a recovery period of up to three weeks is required. Exercise is highly recommended to maintain the benefit, as long as it is done after the postoperative sutures and scars have sufficiently healed, so as to make the workout more comfortable.

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