The tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery operation that is focused on the abdomen of the person.
The goal of this kind of plastic surgery is to flatten the abdominals in order to have a leaner appearance.
Ideally, the person should have lost some weight before undergoing the operation.
The reason behind this is due mainly to the fact that the procedure takes off the excess skin from the person.
If there is still too much fat in the area, the surgeon might recommend losing some of this in order for a more effective result.
There is no excess skin if the fat is still intact, which is the reason why losing weight is a good idea before undergoing the procedure.
The Procedure Abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck, entails making incisions in the abdomen and the waist area, if necessary.
These incisions can be one big one going from one end of the waist or hip to the other.
This technique is usually reserved for taking off a lot of excess skin.
Many surgeons will recommend this kind of extensive operation when the sagging skin is expansive and extends from one side of the hip to the other.
This means that the individual must have lost a lot of weight and that the paunch is quite noticeable already.
The placement of the belly button might need to be moved if the removal of the excess skin includes this.
Some of the tissues might need to be removed, as well as the skin.
The amount to be removed should be calculated beforehand by the surgeon in order to have a satisfying result.
Options This kind of operation is considered a major surgery.
This is one of the reasons why a person might have second thoughts about having a tummy tuck.
While it is an ideal operation for those who have issues with their sagging abdominal skin, some might like to explore other options before undergoing this.
It is understandable to want to fix the issue in a more natural and less invasive way, but some people have difficulty sticking to the strict routine that may be needed to tighten the abdominal muscles and skin.
One way to try and lose the excess skin after losing some weight is to actually continue with the training and exercises that have encouraged the weight loss in the first place.
Fat is usually the first thing to go when a person exercises and sticks to a strict diet.
After several more months of adhering to this regimen, one can expect the muscles and skin to follow suit in tightening up.
As an alternative to the tummy tuck, exercise and dieting might be too slow for some but also quite satisfying, since many surgeons will encourage the individuals who have undergone one to maintain their figure by exercising and dieting properly.
Another non-invasive way to a leaner abdomen is to undergo liposculpting.
This is an alternative to liposuction without the invasion of the cannula and the incisions.