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Abdominoplasty Costs
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Question: I recently
lost over 114 lbs, and now I am into bodybuilding. My first competition is
April 7th, and is a novice level. The only problem I have is getting rid of
loose skin in my abd. section. Any tips?
Can anyone give me some information or source of information to learn
about? Any experiences to share with me?
Answer: According to present day plastic surgery lore there are 5 types of abdomens
1 - requires no surgical treatment
2 - is best treated with liposuction only
3 - is best treated with a combination of liposuction & a mini
abdominoplasty/tummy tuck
4 - is best treated with a combination of liposuction & a modified
abdominoplasty/tummy tuck
5 - is best treated with a combination of liposuction & a standard
abdominoplasty.
In relatively few cases there is little or no liposuction needed in a
specific patient who lies in one of these categories.
Which category you are in depends on the relative amounts of excess skin/fat
vs. abdominal muscle laxity you have above vs. below the navel. There are
some good plastic surgeons who believe 4 should not exist. Also, there are
probably naturalists, trainers, etc. out there who believe none of these
should exist except 1. My experience & training lead me to believe that all
5 are valid & that diet & exercise can be combined with any of the 5.
Sometimes a c-section scar forms a continuous scar between the skin & the
deeper muscular structures. The scar contracts as most scars do & the skin
deviates towards the abdominal muscles. In some people this creates a layer
of fat & skin than can hang over the c-section skin scar. This is removed
during abdominoplasty & the various layers of the abdominal wall are
realigned.
Lastly most patients require an overnight stay at a extended care facility
after standard abdominoplasty especially if it is
combined with other procedures. The cost is a few hundred dollars but the
added layer of safety makes it worthwhile.
All of these procedures fall under the rubric of bodycontouring. Those with
massive weight loss may also require removal of excess skin from other body
areas. To find out which category you fall into you should be evaluated by a
qualified plastic surgeon.
After abdominoplasty/tummy tuck surgery it takes 10 to 14days before one can
return to desk job type of work. 3 to 4 weeks
are required before all activity without any restrictions can be resumed.
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