What Does a Tummy Tuck Consist Of?

A tummy tuck is a generally labeled as an elective medical procedure, although this is not always the case (sometimes it is performed due to medical necessity).

Before we begin our discussion of this procedure, it is extremely important to highlight the fact that this procedure should not be used as a cure all for weight gain. Let me repeat that again, the tummy tuck is not a weight loss tool. Any weight that can be removed via a proper nutrition and exercise regimen should be lost in this manner. It is definitely better to lose the weight in a natural manner versus resorting to surgery.

Going back to the procedure, the patient's excess skin (as well as fat, if liposuction is used) is removed. In simpistic terms, the skin is pulled taunt and the excess skin is then removed. As a result, the tummy tuck patient will usually end up with a small post operative scar. Additionally, the patient's abdominal wall muscles are tightened up, resulting in a more contoured look.

As we alluded to earlier, this cosmetic surgery procedure can also be performed in conjunction with other procedures i.e. using liposuction to eliminate hard to remove fatty deposits to produce the desired look.

Also, the type of anesthesia the patient will need heavily depends on the type of abdominoplasty the patient is undergoing. As an example, for a partial tummy tuck, the patient can be administered local anesthetic, whereas during the full abdominoplasty, the patient will be administered general anesthesia.

While many people think that only women undergo tummy tucks, nothing could be further from the truth. Each year, more and more men undergo this procedure (usually due to significant weight loss)

While this procedure may sound like a god send, it is important that you discuss the realistic outcomes of the procedure with a licensed medical professional. Obviously, if you are 40 pounds overweight, it isn't very realistic to expect washboard abs after undergoing this procedure (and if anyone guarantees you those types of results, run, run very fast away from them).

Tom Jenkins owns the New Jersey Tummy Tuck Guide. This website provides information on the various facets of having an abdominoplasty in New Jersey, from what is a tummy tuck to how much a tummy tuck cost.