Plastic surgery is at an all time high. Because of the ease at which you can alter your face or body, people are heading to physicians to correct everything from wrinkles to fat reduction. Considered fun surgery, the public can take plastic surgery too lightly without understanding that there are risks involved. Any time you go under the knife, scalpel or in some cases the laser, you are putting yourself at risk. This is not to say that plastic surgery is not a good solution, but rather to know your risks and to use it as a last option.
With fat reduction, for some it can become necessary for health reasons in the case of obesity or too much belly fat. For others it is a matter of sinking self esteem or not being able to perform normal activities. There are different types of fat reduction surgery ranging from the drastic, such a gastric bypass surgery to lowest risk laser liposuction. Depending on the type of fat you have, the amount, where it is located, your age, health and how long you have been carrying the fat, any number of surgeries can be recommended by an accredited physician.
The first step is to have a consultation to see what type of surgery is right for you. In some cases a tummy tuck might be suggested. It is more on the drastic side but for those who have large amounts of mid-section fat to lose, it might be a solution to consider. Liposuction tends to work better for smaller amounts of fat, while a gastric bypass is usually for those with 100 or more pounds to lose. Abdominoplasy can take up to five hours to perform, depending on the amount of fat and skin being removed. In this type of surgery a large flap of skin and fat is removed from the body through a hip bone to hip bone incision. Underlying muscle is tightened and a new belly button is formed. The result is a tighter, more slim waist line minus the fat.
If you have diabetes, poor circulation, heart, lung, or liver disease, smoke, have a family history of blood clots, take certain medications, or if you are obese, surgery may not be suitable. Following surgery, patients are advised to abstain from heavy activity such as exercising, lifting anything over 10 pounds or driving. The recovery period is usually two to four weeks, sometimes six, depending on your health. Some doctors advise light exercise after about a week to speed healing, prevent blood clots and strengthen your immune system. Walking is highly recommended to help you get up and get your blood flowing. You should not smoke or use nicotine patches or gum as these can hamper your healing process. A support garment around the waists is required to prevent swelling and elasticized stockings on the legs to prevent blood clots. The head and shoulders should be elevated for the first week to two weeks during sleep.
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