So, you’ve decided to pursue a Tummy Tuck in Virginia beach. Congratulations! A plastic surgery procedure can be a wonderful journey. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “A tummy tuck can be an effective solution when your best efforts have not yielded any results in regards to the appearance of your midsection.” Now your next step is to get consultation with a plastic surgeon and determine; which belly tuck do I need? The answer to this question is best resolved by the plastic surgeon you select, but to give you an idea, we will go over the top 3 types of belly tucks.
Standard Tummy Tuck
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “A traditional tummy tuck is the most common type of abdominoplasty, focusing on both the upper and lower abdomen.” A horizontal incision is made during the procedure from hip to hip, just under the lower belly. Excess skin and fat are removed, your abdominal muscles are tightened, and you’ll get a brand-new belly button. It can take about 3 months to fully recover from a standard Tummy tuck in Virginia Beach.
Mini Tummy Tuck
A standard belly tuck addresses the upper and lower abdomen. During a Mini Tummy Tuck, however, only the lower abdomen (the area below the belly button) is addressed. This mini belly tuck only removes excess skin and tightens muscle below the belly button; therefore, a smaller incision is made. The incision, however, is still made under the lower belly between the hipbones, just won’t be as long when compared to a standard Tummy Tuck.
Extended Tummy Tuck
An extended tummy tuck involves everything that the standard does, with the addition of improving the flank area. Candidates for an extended belly tuck are typically those who have a significant amount of sagging skin. The incision is longer than that of the standard tummy tuck but can still be easily hidden. The recovery time is still the same as that of the standard belly tuck, however, the longer incision can take a little more time to heal. The result is a contoured waist, abdomen and hips, a new belly button and tighter abdominal muscles.
Are Tummy Tucks safe?
According to the Centre for Surgery in London, “While a tummy tuck is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects and risks that may accompany the procedure”. Some side effects you could expect include swelling, bruising, and numbness. You must also be aware that there are risks when undergoing general anesthesia, however, if you are healthy, you should not be concerned.
There are risks involved with the belly tuck, as there are with any plastic surgery procedure. Those risks include bleeding, infection, and adverse reactions to anesthesia. Make sure you do your research and select a plastic surgeon in Virginia Beach who has extensive experience performing the belly tuck procedures.
Schedule a belly tuck consultation in Virginia Beach
Galardi Bowen Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach has extensive experience doing all kinds of Tummy Tucks. Although located in Virginia Beach, Galardi Bowen Plastic Surgery has serviced clients from all over Virginia, North Carolina and even states further away. If interested in scheduling a belly tuck consultation with the plastic surgeons of GBR Plastic surgery, please call 757-496-5556 or CLICK HERE.
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