Information Regarding Tummy Tucks Somerville Clients Need To Have

By Matthew Allen


There are many options that can be considered when it comes to losing weight. Dietary changes and regular involvement in physical exercise are among the methods that are used for this. Their main undoing is that it takes quite long for results to be realized. Tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a procedure done mainly for its cosmetic benefits. However, in selected cases, it may be used as an option of losing weight. If they plan on having tummy tucks Somerville clients need to understand a number of things.

Tummy tuck is mainly performed to reduce the amount of fat in the abdominal region and to tighten loose tissues simultaneously. It is usually performed in individuals that have tried to achieve the same using non-invasive options but have been unsuccessful. Those who have experienced rapid weight gain such as during pregnancy will also find the option quite helpful.

There are many different techniques that can be employed in performing abdominoplasty. The categories are based on the extent of the operation and the amount of fat that is removed. They include complete abdominoplasty, partial abdominoplasty, extended tummy tuck, circumferential and the high lateral tension abdominoplasty. The time that is required to perform each of them varies with the shortest taking about two hours and the longest lasting about five hours.

A complete abdominoplasty is performed by making two surgical cuts in the lower abdomen. One of the cuts is made between the hip area and the pubic area. The other is made around the belly button to release it from the skin. Two flaps will then be created on the right and left side using these incisions to access the underlying fat tissues. The fat is removed through liposuction.

In a single operation, only a maximum of 3 liters can be removed. If there is a need to remove more than this then a different operation should be scheduled. Once the required amount of fat has been suctioned, the muscle layers and the fascia are tightened. The next step is to cut and remove any redundant skin tissue and to close the wounds. A surgical drain may be left in place for a few days.

Partial abdominoplasty involves the removal of a limited amount of fat. The incisions that are used are smaller than those that are needed for the complete abdominoplasty. The tightening procedure is only done to a small segment of the fascia and the muscles. If a lateral thigh lift is done during the same operation then the result will be referred to as extended abdominoplasty. The most extensive type, circumferential abdominoplasty, is simply an extended abdominoplasty and a buttock lift.

The results of abdominoplasty tend to vary from one person to another. The factors that bring about these differences include the magnitude of the initial problem, the type of surgery that is conducted and the surgical skill of your attending surgeon among others. During the recovery process, you will be asked to stop drugs that may delay the process of healing. Such may include aspirin and blood thinning agents.

A number of complications may be encountered when one undergoes this type of surgery. Fluid may accumulate in the area and drain for some time (hence the need for a surgical drain tube). There may be skin discoloration, pain, loss of skin and wound separation in the long term. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these problems.




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