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1.th
step: Incisions
and area of treatment
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2.nd step: Removal of
excessive tissues
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3.th
step: Tightening
of the abdominal muscles
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The
Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck is a commonly performed surgery
that tightens weak or stretched muscles and removes excess
skin, creating a flat and toned abdomen.
Many women seek out
abdominoplasty after having
lost
weight,
after
pregnancy
and childbirth and even for abdominal
laxity
due to
aging. Tummy
tuck surgery is performed to give the patient a smooth,
lower belly contour. After
multiple pregnancies, major
weight loss, or minor weight gain, exercise and dieting
often cannot effectively control the “pooching out” of
the abdomen area as the tissues have been excessively
stretched. Therefore, abdominoplasty is a quick and very
effective way to regain a beautiful profile.
It
is important to understand that abdominoplasty should not be
confused with a quick way to become
slim for an overweight
individual. It's
not
the way to become slim.
In the contrary, many people
may need to diet
before the surgery can be performed. It is not necessary to
reach a certain weight before surgery, but it is desirable
that the patient's weight is stable for at least six months
prior to the surgery and that the patient is at a weight he
or she feels can be maintained after the procedure. The type
of skin and age of the patient are also factors influencing
the overall result. The operation should not be undertaken
if the patient intends to become pregnant in the foreseeable
future.
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