| If you are considering having a tummy | | | | located along the bikini line and |
| tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, you | | | | possibly around the navel. The procedure |
| likely have many questions about the | | | | is done to minimize scaring and most |
| procedure. Here are some common | | | | scars can easily be hidden wearing as |
| questions, and their answers, to get you | | | | little as appropriate swimming attire. |
| started on understanding more about it: | | | | Can a Tummy Tuck Remove Stretch Marks? |
| Who is the Right Candidate for Tummy | | | | Any stretch marks which are below the |
| Tuck Surgery? | | | | navel are generally removed in the |
| Men and women who have loose skin, | | | | process of abdominoplasty. However, |
| excess fat, and bulging stomach muscles | | | | those about the navel often will appear |
| are appropriate candidates for this | | | | less noticeable after your surgery |
| procedure. After a large weight gain, or | | | | because of the stretching of the skin. |
| pregnancy, a tummy tuck is often | | | | Can I have a Tummy Tuck if I plan on |
| required to flatten your abdominal | | | | having Children? |
| muscles as this cannot be accomplished | | | | Abdominoplasty is best performed on |
| by exercise alone. For simple removal of | | | | women who have finished having children. |
| fatty deposits, abdominal liposuction | | | | The reason for this is that pregnancy |
| might be a better alternative. | | | | will stretch out the abdominal muscles |
| What about Weight Loss Before and After | | | | again and to achieve a flat stomach |
| Surgery? | | | | again another procedure will be |
| The ideal candidate for abdominoplasty | | | | required. However, if you have lost a |
| is a patient who is at or very near to | | | | lot of weight and have hanging skin |
| their ideal weight. If you need to loose | | | | issues, then you may be a candidate even |
| weight, it is advised that you do so | | | | if you plan on becoming pregnant in the |
| before your procedure to achieve the | | | | distant future. If you plan on becoming |
| maximum results from the surgery. | | | | pregnant in the future, you should |
| Should I have Liposuction or | | | | discuss this with your plastic surgeon. |
| Abdominoplasty? | | | | How long is the Surgery? |
| Liposuction is able to remove fat but it | | | | Generally the surgery takes about two |
| cannot remove excess skin or tighten | | | | hours to perform. |
| muscles. Liposuction is the more | | | | What Type of Anesthesia is used? |
| appropriate procedure if you simply need | | | | Your surgery will most likely be |
| to have small fatty deposits removed | | | | performed using general anesthesia. |
| from your stomach area. If you also need | | | | How long is the Recovery from Tummy Tuck |
| to have your abdominal muscles | | | | Surgery? |
| tightened, and excess skin removed, then | | | | The recovery period generally takes |
| a tummy tuck is the right procedure for | | | | several weeks. You should plan on |
| you. | | | | missing work for at least one or two |
| Will Abdominoplasty Leave Noticeable | | | | weeks following surgery. You will then |
| Scarring? | | | | be required to be on a modified exercise |
| The scars from the surgery will be | | | | plan for at least six weeks. |