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What can I say instead of tummy tuck?
5 Common Tummy Tuck Alternatives
- Liposuction. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures.
- ThermiTight. ThermiTight is a reasonable tummy tuck alternative that utilizes a special Thermi device to apply heat energy to the abdominal region.
- CoolSculpting.
- EmSculpt.
- Renuvion.
How do you explain a tummy tuck?
During a tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. The skin is then draped back over the newly repositioned contours to create a smoother and more toned look. A tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the shape and appearance of the abdomen.
What questions should I ask at my tummy tuck consultation?
20 Questions to Ask During Your Tummy Tuck Consultation
- Am I a Good Candidate For This Procedure?
- What Does a Tummy Tuck Involve?
- Will I Have Visible Scars?
- How Long Does It Take To See Results?
- How Long Do Results Last?
- What is the Recovery Process Like?
- How Long Will I Need to Take Off Work After Surgery?
What do you feel like after a tummy tuck?
Your belly will be sore and swollen for the first week after surgery. The skin on your stomach will be mostly numb for several weeks to months. Feeling will return slowly. But you may have a small area on your lower stomach that is always numb.
How can you tell if someone has had a tummy tuck?
The Telltale Signs of a Tummy Tuck
- Absurdly high tummy tuck scars that are visible in a swimsuit.
- Upside down “T” shaped scars that extend upwards in the center.
- Obvious Belly Button scar that looks artificial.
What should I ask my surgeon before a tummy tuck?
18 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Tummy Tuck
- Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
- How many years of experience do you have?
- Do you operate in an accredited operating room?
- How many tummy tuck surgeries have you performed?
- Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck surgery?
How do I prepare for a tummy tuck consultation?
How should I prepare for a tummy tuck?
- Get lab testing or a medical evaluation.
- Take certain medications or adjust your current medications.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.
How painful is a tummy tuck?
There will be some discomfort after a tummy tuck, with the worst discomfort experienced within the first week. On a scale of 1 – 10, pain is often estimated at around a 6-7 for the the first few days to a week, reducing to around a 3 – 4 in the second week. This would, of course, depend on the individual.
Is tummy tuck pain worse than C section?
Whether you’re contemplating a Mommy Makeover package or just want to undergo a tummy tuck, you’ll be relieved to know that any pain from this cosmetic procedure is far less than that experienced after a C-section.
Do you have drains after a tummy tuck?
Drains are usually placed by your plastic surgeon at the end of your tummy tuck surgery. They are left in place anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after tummy tuck surgery. Most of my patients have their drains removed about 1 week after their operation.
What hurts more tummy tuck or lipo?
While pain tolerance can differ from individual to individual, patients often say the process of recovering from tummy tuck surgery is more painful than liposuction. While liposuction requires small incisions in the skin only, many tummy tuck techniques involve incisions that penetrate the muscle.