Tummy Tucks
Tummy Tuck or abdominoplasty is a procedure that is increasingly used by both men and women to assist in the sculpture and definition of the figure.
Rapid weight gain or pregnancy can leave the lower abdomen weakened and the skin damaged from large deposits of fat or loose skin from a stretched abdominal wall. The process of abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen by tightening of the muscles and abdominal wall.
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Tummy tucks can be used alone or in combination with liposuction to achieve the desired level of shape and size and are often used by those individuals whose figure does not respond to diet and exercise alone.
The most successful candidates for a tummy tuck surgery are those patients who are in good shape, but with loose abdominal skin. If there is a large fat accumulation on the abdominal wall, especially along the upper part, liposculpture may be required as a primary procedure before the tummy tuck procedure takes place. Older and obese patients who have a loss of elasticity in the skin can also benefit from the procedure.
It is important for patients to understand that tummy tuck surgery, although an effective method of obtaining that much sought after slim and shapely figure, is not an alternative to weight loss as part of a healthy diet and exercise routine.
It can sometimes be advisable for women who are intending on having tummy tuck surgery, to postpone their treatment until after they have completed any planned pregnancies, which might cause further damage to the abdominal wall structure.
For any further information about the surgeries or treatments we offer, or to arrange an informal consultation about the options available to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. A member of our helpful team will do their best to assist you with any of your questions.
