What do you think when you hear the term tummy tuck or abdominoplasty? Do you start wondering what it might mean or just forget about the term? Or have you perhaps considered having it? This may help you understand what tummy tuck exactly is and answer some of your questions.
Tummy tuck
Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty in a professional medical language, is a cosmetic procedure performed in order to fix the appearance of an abdomen. Excess fat and skin is removed from the lower and middle abdomen and muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened during the surgery. As a result of the surgical procedure, the belly is reshaped and the abdominal wall appears to be firm. Both men and women who have problems in losing fat deposits by improved diet and regular exercise usually seek for this type of cosmetic surgery.
Women, who have an excess skin, fat deposits in a belly area and a loose abdominal wall muscles as a result of many pregnancies, gain a lot of advantages of the tummy tuck. Be aware that there are two modifications of abdominoplasty – partial and complete abdominoplasty. If an individual has fat deposits only in the area below the navel, he or she will be recommended to have a partial abdominoplasty, known as a mini-tummy tuck, which is a less complicated surgery. And if an individual needs the whole belly to be reshaped, he or she will need to undergo a complete abdominoplasty. One may also need to have a liposuction at the same time in order to achieve better results.
Hello I'm getting tummy tuck/liposuction for hips how long this takes to heal hip to hip cut?
Guest 2006-03-12 03:38:41
hi my nameis jess i had a tummy tuck.3 weeks ago and caught a cold and coughed like crazy and my tummy opend up.my doc said it would close from the inside out and im freaking out.
Dija 2006-03-13 14:23:54
I'm getting tummy tuck/liposuction for hips how long this takes to heal hip to hip cut? Please, read After tummy tuck and After liposuction articles.
Guest 2006-04-18 23:51:53
hi I would like to know how long is the tummy tuck procces of healing and when can i go back to work, how many days after the surgery
Guest 2006-04-24 21:24:24
hi im want a tummy tuck done but i am afraid of what the scare is going to look like i dont want to look nasty when i naked and i dont want my husband to be turned off by me
Guest 2006-04-27 20:32:30
can exercise eliminate tummy tuck?
Guest 2006-05-23 06:49:46
would you advise a tummy tuck after 2 cesarian births?
Dija 2006-05-24 09:33:12
hi I would like to know how long is the tummy tuck procces of healing and when can i go back to work, how many days after the surgery The process of healing is very individual. The period depends upon how complicated the surgery was and what the physical state of the patient before the surgery. You are likely to return back to normal quicker if you were in a very healthy state before surgery. Most people return to work between two and four weeks after surgery, however, to some it might take longer than that. Please read more about process of healing here: After tummy tuck
hi i want a tummy tuck done but i am afraid of what the scare is going to look like i dont want to look nasty when i naked and i dont want my husband to be turned off by me Ask your surgeon to show before/after photos and you'll see how women look after tummy tuck surgery. Remember, there always are alternative ways - exercising, body flex and etc. It will help you to reduce tummy without surgery.
Can exercise eliminate tummy tuck? Definitely yes. But it's gonna to be long and hard work.
Would you advise a tummy tuck after 2 cesarian births? I can't give you a medical advice, you have to consult with your surgeon.
Guest 2006-05-26 02:46:52
Hi Please tell me who is the best doctor for tummy tuck in Bangkok. Thank you, Jira
Guest 2006-06-04 06:53:13
HI, MY DR. TOLD ME I COULD NOT GET LIPOSUCTION WITH A TUMMY TUCK, IT WOULD DECRESE THE FLOW OF OXYGEN TO THE STOMACH?
Guest 2006-06-15 15:47:43
Hi i would like to get a tummy tuck in India but is it affordable??
Guest 2006-07-01 17:18:12
Hi, i want to know a question from guest 2006-06-04 at 06.53.13 about could not get liposuction with a tummy tuck cause it would decrease the flow of oxygen to the stomach? plz give me a quick answer, cause i have plan to do that. thank u
Dija 2006-07-06 14:24:08
Hi, i want to know a question from guest 2006-06-04 at 06.53.13 about could not get liposuction with a tummy tuck cause it would decrease the flow of oxygen to the stomach? plz give me a quick answer, cause i have plan to do that. thank u
If your doctor told you that you couldn't get both these surgeries at the same time, it means that you really could not do it. But you could seek for a second opinion - just find another surgeon and ask him about situation.
Guest 2006-07-19 15:52:53
Hi! I would like to have a tummy tuck as well, because after pregnancies, my belly looks really bad. The problem is that i have a lot of strech marks as well. Will they go if I have the tummy tuck?
Guest 2006-07-24 20:55:16
Hi
After numerous operations I had a tummy tuck. I am so glad I did. Even though there were complications and I was in hospital for more than 2 weeks it was still worth it. I had my op in South Africa.
Dija 2006-08-16 13:50:52
Hi! I would like to have a tummy tuck as well, because after pregnancies, my belly looks really bad. The problem is that i have a lot of strech marks as well. Will they go if I have the tummy tuck?
Yes, tummy tuck surgery will remove you stretch marks
Guest 2006-10-31 10:08:50
hello, i\'ve had my tummy tuck on july 12th 2006 i\'ve been healing beautifully, but i have 2 problems, please try and help me.(1) i have severe bloating, i have seen a gastroentorologist . spent a couple grand with all the medication and and different blood tests to see whats causing it well i causes the tummy to swell really big i feel i\'m busting sometimes what can i do? (2) my tummy still isnt flat do you think question # 1 has a lot to do with it swelling. in the morning its pretty flat but by evening its 4 times the size. Please help ann
Dija 2006-10-31 10:59:34
hello, i\'ve had my tummy tuck on july 12th 2006 i\'ve been healing beautifully, but i have 2 problems, please try and help me.(1) i have severe bloating, i have seen a gastroentorologist . spent a couple grand with all the medication and and different blood tests to see whats causing it well i causes the tummy to swell really big i feel i\'m busting sometimes what can i do? Ann, your situation is quite serious and I can't give you any medical advice. Please, consult to your doctor
Guest 2006-11-03 18:58:27
hi i'm thinking about getting a tummy tuck because after my first pregnancy my stomach has alot of stretch marks and excess fat that i want to remove. do you think that it will help without bloating or swelling?, and how long does it takes to heal?.
Guest 2006-11-22 20:41:38
I'm having a tummy tuck next week and I am starting to get a little scared. I'm 37 years old and I have had a C-section. Is it common for a generally healthy person to have complications? I'm also concerned about the healing process. I hope it will not be too painful. I have to takes Lovenox injections for 5 days which I am also a little nervous about.
Guest 2006-12-30 20:09:07
Hi I am 26 yr old I really have been wanting this for a really long time. I have had this pro my whole life. I have two kids a 6yr old and a 2yrold, Well my husband wants to have more kids and so do I. At the same time I really want to look good too But I know that you can't have a tummy tuck untile after you have your kids. So any way in the meain time what do I need to do I need to do. I also have no idea what to ask the Doc, I am soo clue less?
Guest 2007-02-17 04:36:38
I had TT on Jan 11 of this year. AMAZING no stretch marks. They just cut them away. You will love it
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Tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty in a professional medical language, is a cosmetic procedure performed in order to fix the appearance of an abdomen. Excess fat and skin is removed from the lower and middle abdomen and muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened during the surgery. As a 
