Giving birth to a baby is one of the supreme joys of life . But after it's over, and we started back to our old man , sometimes we are not 100 % satisfied with our new way .
This bag of fat and skin below the navel additional sometimes flattens again, especially after the second or third baby. The muscles, fascia and skin were stretched to accommodate the baby , and despite that breastfeeding helps take shape , and a healthy diet and regular exercise to help keep sometimes remain tight .
If the stomach is not returned to its pre-pregnancy flatness after 6 months will probably never be without help. So maybe we start thinking about getting a tummy tuck .
more pregnancies
If you think you might be pregnant again , to postpone until abdominoplasty is . Pregnancy after tummy tuck can undo all the work, spend their money and get you back to square one .
Abdominoplasty and abdominal structures
Just under the skin is the material that we do not want : the adipose tissue.
Below, which is the fascia. The fascia is a sheet of hard connective tissue , primarily collagen ( which is a protein that we have in the bones, muscles , skin and the whole body) .
This particular fascia is our natural waist. This is a kind of fibrous tissue extending from ribs pubic bone , through the whole width of the abdomen . When it is not stretched out of shape, keeps our flat stomach, with the cooperation of well-toned muscles.
Here the muscle fascia. In an abdominoplasty , they are not exposed and not worked. We read that a tummy tuck will " tighten the muscles ," but is actually found in the fascia tightens muscles.
What causes belly bulge is this fascia stretched , which is not as flexible or elastic muscle tissue .
What is a Tummy Tuck?
In short, a tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty) removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal fascia. This flattens the size of the abdomen and sometimes narrow , and the excess tissue is removed .
Many times the navel moves to a new location to match the new contours.
Abdominoplasty is usually performed in a hospital or surgery under general anesthesia , although his stay was only overnight. Take everything from 1 to 4 hours , depending on the amount of tissue must be removed. When suturing the incision closed , your plastic surgeon will drain under the skin, or perhaps both. Prevents the accumulation of fluid under the skin ( seroma ) , for the removal of excess liquid .
There will be a scar, but below the bikini or underwear.
Mini tummy Tuck
A mini tummy tuck done the same things , but focuses only on the lower abdomen below the navel . A cosmetic surgery procedure belly full working around the abdomen , ribs .
Mini abdominoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis, usually under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation some . Leave a smaller, low in the abdomen with a full tummy tuck scar .
The combination of abdominoplasty with other procedures
Tubal ligation
If you are clear in your mind that you do not want pregnancy , tummy tuck can be performed during a tubal ligation ( tubal ligation ) .
hysterectomy
If your doctor tells you that you need a hysterectomy, you can do with the tummy tuck.
liposuction
Since adipose tissue is removed in a tummy tuck , the procedure can be done with liposuction.
What is a tummy tuck is not enough
It will not remove the stretch marks in the skin of the abdomen, but just move them below .
If the layer of fat in the upper abdomen is very thick, a tummy tuck will not remove any . Sometimes liposuction can remove some , but excessive liposuction of the area above , done at the same time as abdominoplasty , can affect the bloodstream and cause complications.
Abdominoplasty recovery
Initially, there will be pain , swelling and numbness , but no bruising . The plastic surgeon have bandages and drains inserted applied .
Pain: Your surgeon course prescribe pain medication and probably will for a week or two.
Swelling : swelling should subside in 5-6 weeks maybe for 2 weeks.
Numbness numbness may last several months, but is usually not permanent.
Drains will be removed when the drainage is serious, after a few days or maybe after a week or two . Avoid taking showers until they are removed , simply take sponge baths .
The bandages are removed after 3 or 4 days.
You will feel like at rest, but not all the time rest. To promote good blood circulation, you should walk around every hour or two and do light household maybe. But avoid anything that feels uncomfortable . Move your feet regularly and keep the hips bent slightly forward to avoid focusing on the stitches .
You can bathe after about two weeks . Probably a plaster on points and you should leave it until it falls of itself, or until the surgeon removes . Meanwhile, keep dry .
If your job is not physically demanding or active, you can be back after a week or 10 days. Otherwise, it is prudent to wait a month or six weeks. You can drive again after you stop taking the drugs against pain. After a month , you can be back in the gym or jogging etc.
The final result will not be quite obvious that the healing of the scar in about a year.
Find a good plastic surgeon
Since cosmetic surgery has become so popular over the last 10 years , some doctors have received training shortcut to enjoy this a detriment to the general public. You want a plastic surgeon trained and experienced , who could not win his basic experience on you! Choose a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery ( ABPS ) and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS ) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ( ASAPS ) .
While you should by all means listen to their friends and acquaintances who have had cosmetic surgery and want to recommend to your doctor if you should also do your homework and check the credentials of the physician information.
Some questions to ask when interviewing plastic surgeons
· Do you have hospital privileges , and if so, which hospitals ?
· Can you do the procedure in the hospital if I want?
· If you do surgery in other institutions are accredited ?
· How many breast reductions have you done ?
· Can I talk to some of your previous patients about their experience with it ?
