A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure using general anesthesia. It utilizes liposuction techniques to extract fat and skin. The tummy tuck procedure provides a firmer tummy, with a visible scar across the lower abdominal area.
Weakened abdominal muscles are also tightened during the tummy tuck cosmetic surgery. Before liposuction came along, a tummy tuck was the only method of extracting excess fat. It has been proven that liposuction without a tummy tuck, often offers better results to patients. Additionally, it is much safer and less scarring is involved.
Abdominal Liposuction
Liposuction alone, can remove all excess fat underneath the skin and above the muscles of the abdomen. In this procedure, there is no need to remove excess skin, as the natural elasticity of the skin in the abdomen smoothly contracts. As far as recovery is concerned, this procedure is far more safer, easier and faster.
Pros of Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery
The tummy tuck/liposuction procedure works best if an individual has extremely lax abdomen skin, extensive stretch marks, or severely weakened abdominal muscles.
Cons of Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery
A liposuction tummy tuck often produces unsightly, visible scars. The belly button has to be repositioned during reconstruction, causing an unnatural appearance. Tummy tuck plastic surgery often produces more risks and complications.
Additionally, tummy tucks are twice as expensive as regular liposuction treatments, and the recovery period is up to four times longer.
Photo Galleries
Here are some photos on a website of a male patient before and after tumescent liposuction surgery:
www.plasticsurgery4u.com/procedure_folder/liposuction6.html
Here are some photos on a website of male and female patients before and after liposuction treatments alone:
www.liposuction-tummy-tucks.com/gallery_lipo.asp#Medium
Tummy Tuck New York City
Here are some tummy tuck photos taken from a plastic surgeon, Dr. Miller’s website:
www.drphilipmiller.com/abdominoplasty-1_01.html
Dr. Miller has earned the Joint Commissioner’s Gold Seal of Approval and is board certified.
Tummy Tuck California
Here is a tummy tuck before and after picture taken from plastic surgeon, Dr. Krieger’s website in Beverly Hills:
www.rodeodrivetummytuck.com/losangelesplasticsurgeon.html
Tuck That Tummy
On tuckthattummy.com, individuals can participate on the message boards and view tummy tuck pictures. The site also offers individuals the opportunity to locate a surgeon, research procedures, research anatomy topics, research different plastic surgeons, find consultation information, get informed about recovery, receive general information and read testimonials.
Additionally, the site allows individuals to select their personal surgery date on a calendar and interact with a “surgery buddy.”