Often people think that plastic surgery is not as risky or scar producing as necessary surgery. But any surgery carries risk and that includes plastic surgery. Fat reduction surgery via a tummy tuck is one such surgery that can result in scarring, depending on the type of tuck performed. The scars are permanent, but can sometimes be positioned to be easily concealed. It is also normal for the scars to get worse three to six months into the healing process, before they start to get better. It usually takes up to nine months to a whole year before the scars flatten out and lighten in color.
With a complete tummy tuck, the incision runs from hip bone to hip bone as well as around the belly button due to the need to detach and then reattach the navel. The incisions from hip to hip is necessary to lift the flap of skin to expose the underlying muscle. The surgeon stitches the abdominal muscles to tighten them, then excess skin with fat attached is pulled tight and the excess is cut off. Then the skin flap is reattached at the incision point.
Scarring with mini or partial version of this surgery is not as extensive since the incision is made lower in the abdomen and is concealable under a bathing suit or underwear. Sometimes this surgery is performed in conjunction with liposuction in the surrounding area such as love handles to blend everything together. Though rare, bleeding and infection can occur as complications from one or both procedures.
Scarring, bruising and swelling can last two weeks to a couple of months and are considered minor. Swelling can be reduced by the use of compression garments worn immediately after surgery for three consecutive days and nights. Patients are advised to abstain from smoking for at least three weeks, as well as abstaining from taking aspirin and aspirin containing products.
Despite scarring, the results are permanent. Successful surgery can enhance the look of the abdominal region and lower body contour. Prior to surgery it is important to fully understand and be realistic about expectations. A healthy and honest relationship with the doctor is important before, during and after the surgery is completed. Do your research before undergoing this or any surgery, get credentials of your surgeon and the facility where the surgery will take place. Get recommendations and have a consultation prior to surgery to safely assess your risks.
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