Question 1

what can i expect after an abdominoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Tummy Tuck: You can expect some discomfort and tightness. Some bruising and swelling may occur as well. This is all part of the healing process. While results can never be guaranteed completely, you should experience an improvement in the contour of your tummy and waistline. The scar is typically concealed beneath your panty line and gradually fades over time.

Question 2

can you please tell me about abdominoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Not complicated: Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen.  This is often done in an outpatient setting, depending on the amount of skin or fat removed, since it does not involve entering the abdominal cavity.  Recovery is generally within a few weeks.

Question 3

in what way is the procedure of abdominoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Abdominoplasty: It can be a very powerful operation. It's for those folks with extra skin and soft tissue. Many who have lost weight and have extra skin want the excess taken away. Some just want to fit into pants better. The abdominal muscles may also have spread out with pregnancy or just over time. The plication sews them back together. This flattens the tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 4

please help! what is the recovery like from an abdominoplasty?

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About 2 weeks, but..: Because a very important part of the operation is suturing the rectus muscles together in the midline, patients cannot do any heavy lifting for 6 weeks after this procedure. Other activities can be resumed as tolerated.

Question 5

what can i do to get my insurance to approve my abdominoplasty procedure?

Accepted Answer

Submit your case: Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Typically, insurance will not cover an abdominoplasty. However, it may cover a panniculectomy (i.e., excision of extra abdominal skin alone, without repairing the muscles or belly button). Ask your surgeon about this, as not all surgeons will submit your case to insurance. I suggest consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 6

what is the different between a smooth tuck and traditional abdominoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Marketing: "smooth tuck" is not a term used in plastic surgery.  Probably it is a marketing term developed by a physician or his office.  Be careful.

Question 7

can you tell me how to get an abdominoplasty procedure for less than seven grand?

Accepted Answer

Tough choice: If someone charges much less than that, it may be because they aren't fully qualified to perform the procedure. Most abms- certified plastic surgeons have options for financing or better yet, simply save your money until you have enough.

Question 8

is it possible for abdominoplasty to cause trauma?

Accepted Answer

It is trauma: Howecer, i think younger asking if it causes unintended trauma or damage. The answer is that is very u likely in experienced hands. So rest assured and seek the skills of a board certified plastic surgeon with experience.

Question 9

what type of sutures are needed for an abdominoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Suture choice is often dependent upon surgeon preference, as well as incision location and tension. In general, most surgeons will use absorbable sutures for deeper tissues and then either long-lasting absorbable sutures, or occasionally permanent sutures, for the skin.

Question 10

abdominoplasty versus panniculectomy - which is better?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Panniculectomy may be best and most appropriate if you have a lot of weight left to lose but you also have hanging abdominal skin which impedes your activities. Abdominoplasty is ideal if you are not overweight and you have extra skin and also need your abdominal wall tightened.

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What can i do to get my insurance to approve my abdominoplasty procedure?

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What is the different between a smooth tuck and traditional abdominoplasty?

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Can you tell me how to get an abdominoplasty procedure for less than seven grand?

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