subject: Plastic Surgery - Tummy Tucks [print this page] Author: Deborah Singer Author: Deborah Singer
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery which is used to make your abdomen muscles tighter and to reduce excessive fat. In this plastic surgery, excessive skin cells and fats are removed from the abdomen, thereby making it look thinner and flatter. Usually, this form of plastic surgery is preferred by women in their post pregnancy stage, and people who have weak lower abdomen muscles or who are just out of bypass surgery. These types of operations are divided into various subcategories and vary in scope. A standard tuck usually takes 4-6 hours to complete. A cheap and easy alternative to this procedure is a mini tummy tuck, which targets fat from a particular area only. It requires only a couple of hours to complete. People can also go for extended tucks, which removes excess fat from the thighs and flanks. Also, it can be combined with other plastic surgeries like breast reduction, hysterectomy and a breast lift. Plastic surgery tummy tucks are more expensive. However, the cost may vary from place to place. The recovery period of a patient after plastic surgery tummy tucks is usually 1-3 weeks, however it always depends a lot on the health of the patient. It is advised that a patient should always avoid heavy duty work or tiring physical exercises, as this can prove detrimental to his or her health. Patients are also advised to stay away from nicotine and tobacco and others harmfull products for at least a couple of months after surgery, as they may cause infection.About the Author:
