What can i expect after an abdominoplasty?

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.

Tightness: Immediately after an abdominoplasty you will feel tightness because that what was done to your muscles and the extra loose skin was removed. The level of pain and discomfort is variable from one patient to another. You should be able to be standing straight up is a few days and back to your normal activities in about six weeks.

Better contour: The abdominal contour is significantly improved after abdominoplasty. The excess skin will be gone, the muscles will be tightened, and the stomach should appear flatter. Recovery after abdominoplasty varies by individual. http://www.dassmd.com/tummy-tuck/index.html.

Varies greatly: There are at least 10 different types of tummy tucks (witch hazel) and the procedure you undergo will have great impact on the extents surgery as well as the recovery. Please see this link for a desription of the four most popular techniques: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=djmer5b5bx4&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

Varies...: The abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure is a major operation often associated with a recovery ( from the physical and emotional standpoints) underestimated by both patients and their surgeons. Of course, every patient's experience will vary after the procedure; your plastic surgeon will be your best resorts for accurate predictions and/or information to help you through the recovery process.