Abdominoplasty Research Paper

Abdominoplasty is more commonly known as a "tummy tuck", and is a serious surgical procedure. Essentially what a tummy tuck is, is the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen as well as a tightening of the abdominal wall muscles. The appearance of a protruding abdomen can be dramatically reduced by a tummy tuck procedure. Getting a tummy tuck done will leave a permanent scar on your body, which can extend from hip to hip but will sometimes be smaller. It is important to know everything you can about the procedure before considering any surgery, as there is no surgery that comes without risks. The following is a run down of what you need to know and consider before deciding whether or not to undergo surgery for a tummy tuck.

The purpose of a tummy tuck is to remove large fat deposits and loose abdominal skin that will not respond to normal diet and exercise regimens. Many
Partial tummy tucks or mini tummy tucks tend to take only around an hour or two. First, the surgeon makes a long incision from hipbone to hipbone, then a second incision in order to free the navel from the surrounding tissue. The incision is much shorter with a mini tummy tuck. Next, the surgeon will separate your skin from the abdominal wall, lifting a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles along your abdomen. These muscles are pulled closer together in order to tighten them, and they are stitched into the new position to provide a narrower waistline and a firmer abdominal wall. Next, the skin flap is stretched down over the stomach, removing the extra skin. A new hole is cut for your navel which is then stitched into its place. The incisions are stitched and dressings are applied at the end, and a temporary tube is sometimes affixed in order to drain any excess fluid that may try to build up in the surgical