Get Rid of your Belly Fat, Have a Tummy Tuck!

After giving birth or extensive weight loss, many women find out that their abdominal muscles are weak and the skin in that area has become saggy. Also, stretch marks from giving birth have developed which gives them a feeling of discomfort and embarrassment due to the appearance of their tummy. There are also health risks from the belly fat because of the location of their abdomen to their organs. In addition, the fat cells in the stomach area also have an ability to transmit fatty acids into rest of the body acids which prevents the body from processing insulin.

To overcome dilemmas concerning their abdomen, they consider the help of modern cosmetic surgery as it provides them effective procedures for the enhancement of their abdomen. One of these is the tummy tuck procedure.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to gain a better abdominal profile. This procedure flattens your abdomen by removing excess fat in skin and tightens the abdominal muscles.

During the Scottsdale tummy tuck procedure, all excess skin and fatty tissue are removed through an incision that extends across the abdomen and the damaged abdominal muscles are repaired. The procedure usually begins with a relatively long incision across the abdomen, from hip bone to hip bone. A second incision is made around the belly button to free it form the abdominal tissue.

The next step in Scottsdale tummy tuck procedure is separating the skin from the abdominal wall, up to the ribs which exposes the vertical abdomen muscles. The rectus muscles are then stitched into their new position. After the muscles have been tightened and positioned, the excess skin is stretched and removed. The remaining skin is rewrapped over the abdominal area. Finally, the belly button is moved to its new location.

After your tummy tucks procedure, you will likely experience mild to moderate discomfort. Your doctor will require you prescription pain medications two weeks after the procedure. There will be some swelling and bruising for several days. However, certain risks that may occur from the surgery can be prevented by choosing a qualified plastic surgeon like your Scottsdale rhinoplasty surgeon. You also have to follow the pre- and post-op instructions. The results of the tummy tuck procedure will not just give you aesthetic benefits but health benefits as well.