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(HealthNewsDigest.com0 – Abdominoplasty, most commonly referred to as the “tummy-tuck”, is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to reduce the appearance of a bulging lower stomach. Many women experience this issue for a number of different reasons. Weight gain, aging, and pregnancy can all lead to a stomach that many patients feel uncomfortable with, and what’s worse, this area can be difficult to tone through regular exercise and dieting.
The tummy tuck is designed to take away excess fat and skin that may have accumulated within the abdomen, tightening the muscles, and creating a flatter, more ideal silhouette. Tummy tucks can even be paired with other surgeries such as brachioplasty for enhanced personal results.
The best candidates for abdominoplasty are typically men and women who are already in relatively good shape, and not too far away from their ideal weight. However, it is important to remember that abdominoplasty is not a procedure that is simply one-size-fits-all. The surgery will be unique to each and every patients, and a marvelous deal will depend on the decisions that the patient makes with his or her surgeon.
Focusing his professional attention on aesthetically improving the body, face, and breasts, Dr. Andrea Basile uses exceptional skill, intense training, and artistic eye to earn his place as one of the leading cosmetic surgeons in the nation.
The Consultation
The initial consultation is a vital part of just about any cosmetic procedure, regardless of whether you’re going in for a tummy tuck, or a facelift. During this time, the surgeon will evaluate your medical history carefully, as well as asking extensive questions about your health habits. It is important for you to be as up-front and honest as possible during the consultation, but remember that it is not just about the doctor asking you questions, you also have the right to voice your own concerns and learn about anything that you feel unsure about.
Be specific about what you would like to achieve through cosmetic surgery, as this will help the surgeon grasp a fair or concrete idea of whether you are realistic about your surgical goals.
The Aspects of the Actual Surgery
Generally, a complete abdominoplasty procedure can take anywhere between two and five hours, depending on the level of work that is needed, and the complexity of the patient. The surgeon will make a long, careful incision from one hip-bone to the other, above the public area. A second incision will then be made to separate the naval from surrounding tissue.
The surgeon then separates the skin from the abdominal wall, lifting a large amount of skin to reveal the muscles beneath. The muscles may be sewn together to firm the wall and narrow the waistline, and the skin flap will be stretched, allowing excess skin to be removed.
Partial abdominoplasty can take far less time, as little as an hour or two. Generally, the incision will be far shorter, and although it may be pulled into a somewhat unnatural shape once the skin has been re-tightened, the naval may not need to be relocated.
Both of these surgical procedures should be performed using either local or general anesthesia. When local anesthesia is used, you may feel some pulling or tugging, but should not experience any pain. Depending on your doctor, your surgery will be performed either at an outpatient surgical center, or within an office.
Dr. Andrea Basile
803 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, Florida, 34108
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