Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

What is Abdoinoplasty?

Abdominoplasty is designed to firm and smooth the appearance of the abdomen.  The procedure removes excess skin and fat and may also tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. 

How is it done?

Abdominoplasty generally takes up to four hours.  The operation involves the use of a general anesthesia and a hospital stay of two to four days.   An ellipse of skin between the pubic bone and the navel is cut out and the skin is lifted. Once the excess skin is removed, the skin above the navel is pulled down and stretched toward the skin below the pubic bone and is stitched together.  Excess fat may be removed and underlying muscles tightened at the same time. In some cases the skin is pulled down over the original navel and a new hole is made for it to come through.  After surgery, bandages and drainage tubes are put in place to support proper healing.

Why is it done?

Excess fat or skin on the abdomen and lax abdominal muscles can occur after dramatic weight loss or pregnancy.  In cases where the problem does not respond to dieting or exercise, the only way to resolve the problem is surgical removal of excess skin.

Risks & complications

Complications are infrequent and usually minor. However, as with any surgery, there are risks.

• General complications of surgery include blood loss and possible transfusion, blood clots in the legs (Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT) and chest (Pulmonary Embolism), chest infection and reactions to anesthesia.
• Poor healing which results in conspicuous scars may necessitate a second operation.
• Tissue loss along portions of the incision and infection which require antibiotic and in some cases hospitalization is possible.
• Accumulation of fluid under the skin may require additional outpatient visits.
• Patients may experience numbness after surgery that can occasionally be permanent.

Risks can be reduced by following the surgeon's instructions before and after surgery.

Alternatives

The surgeon may discuss alternative approaches to the Abdominoplasty procedure.  Liposuction may be used alone to remove excess abdominal fat. However, the main alternative to Abdominoplasty is simply to leave the abdomen as is.

Candidate eligibility

The best candidates for Abdominoplasty are men and women who are in relatively good shape, but bothered by excess deposits of abdominal fat and skin that will not respond to diet or exercise. The surgery is particularly helpful to women who have finished bearing children, with abdominal muscles that have separated or weakened due to pregnancy.  The surgeon will make the final determination of each patient’s eligibility for the procedure after an examination and consultation with the patient.

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Celebrity vs. Plastic surgery

Celebrity vs. Plastic surgery

        Rihanna wowed the audience with her performance of “Umbrella”. Being at the center of attention, Rihanna is frequently in the middle of hotly contested plastic surgery rumors about whether or not the perfect-looker is real or a little plastic.The most credible Rihanna plastic surgery rumor is that she had a nose job. To be honest she looks different in some pictures, for example in these ones, where she appears to have a wider nose and less projected breast and then changed to have a well

             Julia Roberts - the beauty of beauties, life was a modest first breast size, but no one ever said that she had something wrong. Having a specific exclusive exterior face, she had never done rhinoplasty. In my '42, it looks great good. Childbirth is not worsened by her looks, and the correct way of life, which she is proud to support the body in fighting vitality. But this summer, Roberts, despite the vehement statements and otkreschivaniya of plastic, still increased her breast size of a third.

   Kim Kardashian before and after plastic surgery        

            Many peoples are interested to see their favourite star’s plastic surgery before and after face. Kim Kardashian is one of the sexiest and hottest star in Hollywood. She was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. She is widely known for her role on the E! reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and a sex tape with her former boyfriend Ray J. By plastic Surgery she has changed her nose, boobs, butts etc.

        Bristol Palin: Before and after surgeryBristol Palin told Us Weekly that she did get some work done to her jaw, even though just yesterday her people claimed that she had nothing done. Bristol Palin recently admitted to reconstructive jaw surgery after the media began commenting on her altered appearance. Can you see the difference?Left: Sept. 2010, Right: April 2011

 

    Jocelyn Wildenstein attempts to have a human face again! Commonly known as the 'cat lady' Wildenstein is the posterchild for monstrous plastic surgery results. For years she altered her appearance to look 'cat-like'.

Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?

Is Plastic Surgery Right for You?

        Will plastic surgery make you feel less self-conscious in a bikini? Quite possibly. Is it for everybody? Absolutely not. Are there some people whose lives are significantly improved by it? Absolutely. Are there some people who go too far, losing their identities or even lose their lives in their pursuit of perfection? Unfortunately, yes.          In the end, only you can decide if plastic surgery is right for you. Hopefully, this site can provide you with the information you need to make the best decision for your unique circumstances.

Beyonce before & after nose job