There are a few things that may lead people to consider a tummy tuck. Some of those reasons are a protruding abdomen, excessive loose skin after a huge weight loss or childbirth or an inability to tighten your abs despite trying several methods of tightening your abs. Here is what you may expect before and after a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck process varies depending on the individual and the current state of their health.

When you first meet with your surgeon you should be prepared to be able to explain exactly what you want from a tummy tuck. They will want to ask you questions and explain things to you so you should bring a notebook with you with your questions listed and also for you to take notes. The surgeon should fully explain the procedure so that you understand everything entirely. There are extreme differences between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck. For one, the mini tummy tuck is less expensive and your surgeon will be able to tell you if the mini tummy tuck will meet your needs. Another thing to ask your surgeon is to look at before and after photos of other patients. Your surgeon should also be able to give you references.

Here are some things that your surgeon will want to do during your first meeting. They will exam your abdominal area. This exam will help them to know what type of procedure will be best for you. It is also typical for the surgeon to take digital photos during the examination. They can then do a computerized version of what you will look like after the procedure. The surgeon will also want to know how your general health because it is important that you be in good health before your surgery.

When your surgery is scheduled you can also talk about financing if that is something that your surgeon's office offers. For the actual operation you will be given either a local or general anesthesia. With a local anesthesia you will be awake for the operation but if you are given a general anesthesia you will be asleep for the procedure. Most tummy tuck operations are performed on an outpatient basis. This means that you can go home the same day and will not have to spend the night in the hospital unless there are complications. There is no question that it is imperative to follow the surgeon's instructions for your tummy tuck, before and after the surgery. All the instructions are to make sure that you heal in the quickest and best way possible.

Some of the instructions your surgeon may give you will have to do with types of medications to take and also what time you need to stop eating and drinking. There may also be some activities you need to limit. If you follow your surgeon's instructions then your tummy tuck should give you the flat stomach you have been looking for.

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