Those who are interested in a tummy tuck have the option of choosing between a mini tummy tuck or a complete abdominoplasty surgery. There are some differences and not all patients will be good candidates for either of these surgeries.
The mini tummy tuck is designed for those who are within ten percent of their ideal body weight. For this surgery there will be a much smaller incision and it can usually be accomplished with day surgery. The mini tummy tuck will leave the naval alone and the doctor may use liposuction as well during the surgery to remove any fat.
Some patients will require a full and complete abdominoplasty if they are more than twenty percent above their ideal weight and the muscles are in need of more extreme tightening. A full tummy tuck will also be performed with liposuction in some cases to remove the fat from the area as well.
There is a great deal that goes in to the decision to have a complete abdominoplasty procedure. Your doctor will discuss all of your options with you to determine which procedure will be right for you. It is important that you choose the right procedure and that you have realistic expectations for the tummy tuck.
For patients that have more than thirty percent of your body weight to lose, it might be a good idea to hold off on the tummy tuck. If you can lose enough weight to be within ten percent of your ideal body weight, you may be able to have a mini tummy tuck instead of a complete abdominoplasty. Your doctor will be able to help you find the right solution for you.
An endoscopic tummy tuck is a procedure that is used to take advantage of endoscopic technology. With this type of tummy tuck it is possible for the doctor to use a much smaller incision to perform the surgery. A week or two of recovery is still needed to return to your normal activities. But for many patients this is a much less invasive surgery.
For many people a mini tummy tuck is the best way to go. After you have exercised and dieted as much as you possibly can and your abdomen is still resisting your attempts, this surgery might be a great choice for you. If you can lose enough weight on your own it is well worth it to wait for the surgery. The recovery time is less and the surgery is less invasive.
However, for those who have tried and tried to lose the weight through the traditional methods of diet and exercise and the weight just will not come off, a complete abdominoplasty is a good solution to your problem. Just make sure that you have done all that you can to lose the weight on your own before you decide on this type of surgery.
Also remember that it is recommended that you not plan to have more children after the surgery. While it is possible to become pregnant and have a child, the pregnancy could undo all of the improvements that were made with your tummy tuck. Whether you choose a mini tummy tuck, partial tummy tuck or a complete abdominoplasty, you should make these decisions with the advice of a board certified plastic surgeon.