Tummy Tuck Surgery

Abdominoplasty, better known as tummy tuck surgery, is nothing more than removing excess skin in a small area of the belly. There is also the option that the surgeon may tighten the abdominal muscles as well as actually removing fat and skin.
Tummy tucks are a way to remove loose flaps of skin remaining after a person has experienced tremendous weight loss.

If you are planning to have a tummy tuck surgery, you need to do your homework before scheduling the surgery. One question people want to ask is, “Is this covered by my insurance?” The simple answer, most of the time, is “No.” However, in some cases, when it is medically advised, the insurance may cover part or all of the costs.

Doctors prefer candidates who have firm, elastic skin for tummy tuck surgery. The operation is to remove loose, stretched skin on the abdomen. It can also help to remove fat which has built up. And, as a result, the person having the surgery can look forward to a flatter and a firmer abdominal area. However, it takes time, sometimes months, for the swelling and bruising to go away.
Aside from the swelling and bruising after tummy tuck surgery there is also some down time. For example, you cannot do any type of heavy lifting for at least a month. If your job is not too demanding you can most likely return to work in one to three weeks. All of this depends on the extent of your surgery as well as your general fitness.  It is extremely important to listen to your surgeon as to what to do before and after your surgery.
Like any surgery, the tummy tuck surgery has risks, although severe complications are rare. One risk, however, is the possibility of a permanent numbness in the abdomen area. Some people have a bad reaction to anesthesia. Others experience poor healing along with excessive scarring. Rarely, although it does happen, is the occurrence of a collection of blood under the skin also known as a hematoma or a blood blister.
When evaluating more extensive complications from tummy tuck surgery, or any surgery for that matter, death or permanent damage is number one on the list. This is very rare but it does happen. The important thing is to follow your doctor’s orders for preparing for surgery including things like stopping smoking or alcohol use and getting adequate rest.
The potential patient of such an operation should choose their physician wisely and assess the level of experience and skill. You should be in good health. Be certain to make your doctor aware of any past and present medical problems. This is of utmost importance, a doctor can’t provide proper care if you withhold important information.

Check out this tummy tuck surgery video but be warned, it is not for the faint hearted!