Taking Your Body Beyond Diet & Exercise
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that flattens and shapes the abdomen and waist by removing excess skin and fat, while tightening the underlying muscles. As the body ages, abdominal muscles begin to protrude and no longer maintain a well defined and toned shape. This can be the result of pregnancy, weight loss or gain, and the overall loss of elasticity that is a byproduct of the aging process. The tummy tuck procedure is able to restore the taunt youthful appearance of a patient’s abdominal area by removing the excess fat and skin, and tightening up weakened and separated muscles. Dr. Savalia often times combines a tummy tuck with liposuction for more dramatic results. The result is an abdominal profile that is not only free of loose, sagging skin, but is also firmer with tightened abdominal muscled.
The ideal candidate for the tummy tuck procedure is in relatively good physical condition, suffering from excess skin and fat in the abdominal area, that has proved resistant to diet and exercise. This includes laxity of the underlying musculature, where the muscles have been stretched in such a way as to not naturally return to their normal shape. The patient is well educated on the tummy tuck procedure, thoroughly understanding the benefits as well as the risks, with realistic goals and expectations. The tummy tuck procedure will leave the patient with a permanent scar that typically runs the full width of the abdomen, although the goal is to place the incision in a location that allows it to be easily hidden by clothing.
October 21 2009 10:37 am | tummy tuck
