| What is abdominoplasty? |
Abdominoplasty, is also known as a "tummy tuck", is a surgical procedure to remove excess
skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Abdominoplasty is helpful for men who retain excess weight in their mid sections, and for women who
have undergone multiple pregnancies. Following abdominoplasty, patients can expect a flatter, more
contoured, and more visually satisfying stomach.
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| How successful is abdominoplasty? |
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Abdominoplasty produces excellent results for patients with weakened abdominal muscles or excess skin.
And, in most cases, the results are long lasting, if you follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
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| How much recovery time is required? |
It may take you weeks or months to feel like your old self again. If you start out in top physical condition
with strong abdominal muscles, recovery from abdominoplasty will be much faster. Some people return to work
after two weeks, while others take three or four weeks to rest and recuperate.
Exercise will help you heal better. Even people who have never exercised before should begin an exercise
program to reduce swelling, lower the chance of blood clots, and tone muscles. Vigorous exercise, however,
should be avoided until you can do it comfortably.
Your scars may actually appear to worsen during the first three to six months as they heal, but this is normal.
Expect it to take nine months to a year before your scars flatten out and lighten in color. While they'll never
disappear completely, abdominal scars will not show under most clothing, even under bathing suits.
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