The Benefits of an Abdominoplasty

The validity of an Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck as it is often referred to, has long been debated among health enthusiasts and physicians. One primary reason for this debate is related to the fact that unlike many other forms of plastic surgery, tummy tucks, in some cases can be avoided altogether. However, tummy tucks can and do offer potential customers plausible solutions to problematic abdominal situations. While such situations generally include excess skin resulting from weight loss surgery or pregnancy, a tummy tuck can alleviate the problem permanently.

According to the Docshop.com, there are seven types of abdominoplasty, they include: abdominal etching, circumferential tummy tuck, endoscopic tummy tuck, extended tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, panniculectomy tummy tuck and the traditional tummy tuck. In the abdominal etching tummy tuck, it does exactly what is implied by creating definition in the muscles of the abdomen when excess fat is removed. The circumferential tummy tuck is more involved. In this surgery, which is ideal for customers who have lost a great deal of weight and are subsequently left with excess skin, the excess skin is removed, however, the patient also gets a lift in the buttocks and thighs as well as a new navel.

The endoscopic tummy tuck, which is minimally invasive, is designed more for customers with very minimal excess skin to lose. Moreover, this type of tummy tuck produces less scarring and swelling in addition to having one of the shortest recovery times. The extended tummy tuck is also more involved and extensive as it involves the physician removing skin from the sides of the patient, thereby enhancing the overall appearance of the individual, not just the stomach. The mini tummy tuck, although minimally invasive like the endoscopic tummy tuck, it is ideal for the customers who not only show little to no signs of a protruding abdomen or excess skin on the stomach, but more importantly are seeking definition in the muscles of the abdomen. The panniculectomy tummy tuck is designed specifically for customers who have also had weight loss surgery, and as a result of such require reconstructive surgery to remove their excess skin.

Lastly, in the traditional tummy tuck, the patient receives the famous bikini line incision through which the excess skin is removed. Although the techniques for abdominoplasty do tend to differ slightly in procedure and subsequently recovery time, it is important to note that those differences exist to better suit the individual needs and/or desired results of each patient.

Regardless of which technique employed, tummy tucks can prove advantageous to potential customers. A tummy tuck can serve to diminish or eliminate excess skin around the abdomen as well as tighten the abdominal muscles. This can and should lead to an increase in self image. After all, increased comfort and/or satisfaction in one’s appearance have a tendency to be a driving force in opting for plastic surgery in the first place. Furthermore, although the results of an abdominoplasty are supposed to be permanent, the success of the surgery can differ dramatically depending on the manner in which the treated area is cared for post surgery.