Abdominoplasty
(also called tummy tuck)....
A flat stomach is important to a physically fit appearance.
However, a healthful diet and regular abdominal workouts
can sometimes do little to eliminate accumulations of
excess fat and loose, sagging skin in the abdominal area.
If you are bothered by these appearance problems, abdominoplasty
(also called tummy tuck) may be a good choice for you.
Abdominoplasty is designed to firm and smooth the abdomen.
This cosmetic procedure removes excess skin and fat from
the abdominal wall. The result is a flatter, tighter abdominal
profile.
IS ABDOMINOPLASTY
RIGHT FOR ME?
Abdominoplasty is best suited to women and men who are
in relatively good shape, but have loose abdominal skin
and/or a significant amount of abdominal fat that won’t
respond to dieting or exercise.
YOU
MAY BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR ABDOMINOPLASTY
IF YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
• excess or loose, sagging abdominal skin
•
an abdomen that protrudes and is out of the proportion
to the rest of the body
• abdominal muscles that
have been weakened by pregnancy or aging
• excess
fat that is concentrated beneath the abdominal skin
If you plan to become pregnant or to lose a significant
amount of weight, you should discuss these plans with
your surgeon. Scars from previous abdominal surgeries
may limit the results of an abdominoplasty. However, in
some cases, an existing scar can be used for the new incision,
as is often the case for women with Cesarean section scars. |
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