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Abdominoplasty | Contraindications | Complications
Abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty
or Tummy Tuck , is a major surgical procedure to remove excess
skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the abdominal wall.
The procedure can reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. The surgery is helpful to women who, through
multiple pregnancies, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the
point where they can return to normal. Loss of skin elasticity in older patients,
which frequently occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved. The best candidates
for abdominoplasty - Men or women who are
bothered by a large fat deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to
diet or exercise.
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The ideal patient is within normal limits for his or her weight and height
- Wants
to remove specific areas of loose skin or fat that is diet- and exercise-resistant
- Weight
has been stable for 6 months or more
- Has
good skin tone and elasticity
- Has
no plans for future pregnancies
- Has
a moderate amount of excess of skin and fat.
- Understands
the risks of surgery
Abdominoplasty | Contraindications | Complications
References American
Society of Plastic Surgeons. Abdominoplasty, "tummy tuck"
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/public_education/procedures/Abdominoplasty.cfm E-Medicine.
Bruce G Freeman. Body Contouring, Abdominoplasty.
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic12.htm Michael
Bermant. Abdominoplasty ("Tummy Tuck", Abdominodermatolipectomy,
Abdominal
Sculpture).
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