If you are considering getting a tummy tuck to restore the shape of your abdomen whether after significant weight loss or after child birth, there are some additional benefits you may not have even thought of.
For more information about undergoing a Tummy Tuck Essentials, contact Moein Surgical Arts today.
Extended Tummy Tuck Before and After Los Angeles
A tummy tuck will tighten and reshape your abdominal area and giving you a flatter and firmer midsection. During this procedure, doctors will tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess or sagging skin. Both men and women are electing to get tummy tucks, especially after major weight loss.
If you are planning to have more children, you should postpone the procedure until you are done having kids. The reason is that during surgery, muscles are tightened, and future pregnancies could separate those muscles. A tummy tuck is also not a solution to weight loss. Healthy living is the key to losing weight and a tummy tuck is only done to firm up the midsection after weight loss has been achieved.
Most tummy tucks are performed as outpatient procedures and patients return home a few hours later. It is not uncommon though in some cases for surgeons to require an overnight stay, especially after an extensive tummy tuck. Because abdominal muscles are involved, recovery time can be extensive. Patients should expect to be very sore and uncomfortable for at least the first week or so.
Patients are advised to get up and walk around but should anticipate spending the first few days resting at home. If necessary, drains could be temporarily placed at the incision site to help with fluid removal. These drains are usually removed just a few days after surgery and patients are given specific instructions for how to clean the are to avoid infection.
If you have a physically demanding job, you may need six to eight weeks to heal. Most will be able to return to their jobs within four weeks. The results of a tummy tuck can last for years. You can maintain your aesthetically-appealing look by watching your weight through a conventional diet and exercise program.
Male Tummy Tuck
If you are considering a tummy tuck, the professionals at Moein Surgical Arts can provide you with all the information you need to make the right choice for your situation and body type.
Dr. Babak Moein, MD, FACS is the only surgeon in Los Angeles and the few surgeons around the country who is dually trained in minimally invasive surgery and cosmetic body contouring surgery. This makes Dr. Moein uniquely qualified to help you achieve your cosmetic goals with a range of surgical and non-surgical options.
If you are considering a tummy tuck, visit Moein Surgical Arts today to see a photo gallery, schedule a consultation, see patient testimonials and live chat with a member of the team.