mardi 7 juin 2016

Information Regarding Tummy Tucks Somerville Clients Need To Have

By Matthew Allen


There are many options that can be considered when it comes to losing weight. Dietary changes and regular involvement in physical exercise are among the methods that are used for this. Their main undoing is that it takes quite long for results to be realized. Tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a procedure done mainly for its cosmetic benefits. However, in selected cases, it may be used as an option of losing weight. If they plan on having tummy tucks Somerville clients need to understand a number of things.

Tummy tuck is mainly performed to reduce the amount of fat in the abdominal region and to tighten loose tissues simultaneously. It is usually performed in individuals that have tried to achieve the same using non-invasive options but have been unsuccessful. Those who have experienced rapid weight gain such as during pregnancy will also find the option quite helpful.

There are various types of abdominoplasty that can be performed. The categories are based on the amount of fast that is removed and the size of the area involved. They include complete abdominoplasty, partial tummy tuck, extended procedure, high lateral tension and circumferential abdominoplasty. The partial procedure is the shortest (2 hours) and the longest is circumferential tummy tuck (5 hours).

A complete abdominoplasty is performed by making two surgical cuts in the lower abdomen. One of the cuts is made between the hip area and the pubic area. The other is made around the belly button to release it from the skin. Two flaps will then be created on the right and left side using these incisions to access the underlying fat tissues. The fat is removed through liposuction.

The general recommendation is that the amount of fat that is removed from the body during a single operation should not exceed three liters. If more of it has to be removed, then additional surgical operations have to be planned for. After the removal of fat, the muscle layers and the overlying fascia are stitched in a manner that increases their tautness. Redundant skin is then removed and the wound closed.

Partial abdominoplasty involves the removal of a limited amount of fat. The incisions that are used are smaller than those that are needed for the complete abdominoplasty. The tightening procedure is only done to a small segment of the fascia and the muscles. If a lateral thigh lift is done during the same operation then the result will be referred to as extended abdominoplasty. The most extensive type, circumferential abdominoplasty, is simply an extended abdominoplasty and a buttock lift.

The results of abdominoplasty tend to vary from one person to another. The factors that bring about these differences include the magnitude of the initial problem, the type of surgery that is conducted and the surgical skill of your attending surgeon among others. During the recovery process, you will be asked to stop drugs that may delay the process of healing. Such may include aspirin and blood thinning agents.

There several complications that may result from the operation. One of them is fluid accumulation within the operated site. This is why surgical drains are inserted by some surgeons and these are left in place for a few days. Other likely complications are skin discoloration, wound separation, pain at the incision sites and infections among others. Get in touch with your doctor if you experience these problems.




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