Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgery that has some pluses and some minuses. When compared to liposuction, on the plus side there is a tightness of the front of the tummy skin, and the surgeon is able to sometimes tighten the muscles underneath. After pregnancy, these muscles pull apart in a fashion that is sort of like felt. Felt would not shrink back or “rubber band” back into its original state, but instead stays loose. When the tummy tuck is performed, the muscles in the middle of the “six pack” can be laced together with permanent sutures, and therefore the pulled-apart middle can sometimes be repaired. On the other hand, if there is a great deal of fat underneath the muscle surrounding the stomach and other internal organs, it doesn’t work very well because it’s sort of like suturing a drum head.
The downsides of tummy tuck are as follows:
1. It’s quite a dangerous operation compared to anything else in cosmetic surgery. The fatality rate (death rate) is approximately 1 in 3000.
2. You end up with a huge (about two-and-a-half-feet long) scar.
3. The belly buttons postsurgery are often a bit unnatural or very unnatural looking.
4. Liposuction at the same time is not usually regarded as safe. The reason for this is that the blood vessels that supply the area of the abdominal skin that’s to be pulled town to meet the pubic bone can be easily compromised by liposuction, and so liposuction is usually done on another occasion many months separated from the tummy tuck.
5. Liposuction if done instead of the tummy tuck can often produce a great deal of skin shrinkage and a very satisfactory result, and a recovery which is very, very minimal compared to a tummy tuck, which generally has a painful and prolonged recovery.
Remember when thinking about your alternatives between tummy tuck and liposuction it’s not a clear “yes” and “no” answer in most cases. Tummy tucks are not for everyone, because of the risks, deformity of the scarring, and other factors. Think carefully about these issues, and although the risks associated with liposuction are modest, they are still a factor too. Use your best judgment and your doctor’s advice in regard to these issues.
1 comment:
From my personal experience, I can say that this tummy tuck surgery is very safe and effective. I actually underwent a tummy tuck in Toronto last year in order to reduce undesirable fat from my abdomen. I was very happy with the results! This procedure helped me look much better and more attractive!
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