| Dr. William Stefani is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Tummy Tuck.
Q. What is a Tummy Tuck?
A. It is the removal of unwanted fat/cellulite/stretch marks and extra skin of the abdomen. Also included in tummy tuck results is a nicer contour to the waist/hips and back areas. The actual name of the procedure is: Abdominoplasty.
Q. What are the benefits of a tummy tuck?
A. Looking Fabulous at Any Age... with a tighter, flatter stomach. Women especially, get a head start on over all better body contouring.
Q. Who is an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck?
A. Every woman after they are done having children and both male and females who have accomplished weight loss. They should be at a stable weight and have laxity of the abdominal skin or tissues.
Q. How is a tummy tuck performed?
A. In an operating room under sedation or asleep. Removal of unwanted extra skin and fat is accomplished with different techniques. Often liposuction is used to help with the contouring process around the hips and flanks. There is a short scar above the pubis, which is hidden by panties and around or in the belly button.
Q. Are there risks and complications to a tummy tuck?
A. There is a risk to everything in life. As with any surgery there are risks which are outlined to each individual but are rare. Anesthesia is probably the biggest risk, blood clots in the legs (DVT). It is more likely to be in an auto accident that have a post operative complication. Wound healing problems are rare. However, smoking, diabetes, and obesity do add to the risks.
Q. How much does a tummy tuck cost?
A. The price is customized to each individual client as every body is unique. To give a price range you could expect pricing to run from $4,000.00 to 10,000.00 and that scale would include the surgeon, anesthesia, operating room & staff, along with all recovery visits.
Q. Will Smoking slow down the Healing Process?
A. Absolutely |
