Also called an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is a surgical treatment that helps eliminate skin and abdominal creases and tightens stomach muscles. It’s commonly requested after pregnancy or a significant amount of weight loss for aesthetic reasons. However, there are other circumstances where the treatment can be medically beneficial as well.
Urinary Incontinence: When there is too much pressure on the bladder and urethra, actions like sneezing, coughing, exercising, and laughing can cause uncontrolled leakage. It can be treated without surgery, but a tummy tuck has shown to be very successful.
Ventral Hernia: Hernias can develop as a result of an appendectomy, a cesarean section, or massive weight loss. The abdominal wall weakens, and the nearby organs produce pressure that causes them to break through and create a sack or pouch. A tummy tuck can repair the weakened muscles and correct the hernia.
Back Pain: Back pain is another common ailment that can be improved with a tummy tuck. Rapid weight loss and childbirth also contribute to this condition, breaking down the muscles needed to support the back. By flattening the abdomen and removing excess stomach fat, an abdominoplasty can relieve back pain and improve posture.
Types of Abdominoplasty Procedures
Depending on your needs, you can either get a full or mini-abdominoplasty. A full tummy tuck is the most common and addresses a larger area using several incisions. The mini tummy tuck is used to target the area below the belly button and can be done as an outpatient procedure.
Risks and Rewards
Because it is such a popular surgery, many individuals think that a tummy tuck is a simple operation. It is important to recognize that this is an operation done under general anesthesia, which requires one to five hours in the operating room and several weeks to recover. Like all surgery, there is a risk of complications, so it is critical to get a complete consultation before deciding. If you decide to have the surgery, be sure to follow all pre and post-operative instructions.
An abdominoplasty can remove up to 10 pounds of stomach fat and has multiple medical and cosmetic advantages. Atlantic Surgical Associates is committed to helping you live better through professional cosmetic and restorative surgery and can provide you with the support you need to experience a successful abdominoplasty procedure. For more information on this surgery and other beneficial treatments, call our Long Branch or Edison office today!
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