The Tummy Tuck - Making The Decision
Many people who lose a lot of weight are still displeased with what they see in the mirror. Instead of the firm, fit body others see when they look at them in clothing, they see the loose skin that no amount of dieting and exercise is ever going to get rid of. The answer for many people is a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty.
If you’ve lost a great deal of weight,
you’ve probably been elated to get rid of those extra pounds you’ve been carrying around. You can wear clothes that had never fit before and you know that you are healthier than you were when you were obese. However, many people who lose a lot of weight are still displeased with what they see in the mirror. Instead of the firm, fit body others see when they look at them in clothing, they see the loose skin that no amount of dieting and exercise is ever going to get rid of. There may even be pockets of abdominal fat that simply won’t go away.
The answer for many people is a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty. This procedure can remove the loose skin and excess fat from the stomach and give you the fit and toned form you have been looking for. As miraculous as this might sound, the procedure is not right for everyone.
The first thing you need to do when deciding whether or not to get a tummy tuck is to sit down and be honest with yourself. List the reasons why you feel you need the procedure. Is it to simply look better naked? To look better in a bikini on the beach? To feel better in the clothes you wear? Some people have legitimate medical reasons for wanting the procedure. Skin infections can arise from having too much loose skin. Back pain can result from having weak stomach muscles, something that can be repaired during an abdominoplasty. Whatever the reasons you have, they are your reasons and no one else can tell you how important they are. Only you can do that.
Another factor that should probably play a part in your decision is the cost. A tummy tuck is not a particularly cheap procedure to have. Depending on the extent, where you live, and the doctor you choose, it can range in price from $3500 to $10,000 or more. Unless you have one of the legitimate medical reasons mentioned above, your insurance plan is unlikely to cover any of the costs. The price will have to come out of pocket, and that’s not an easy amount of money for everyone to come up with. Some doctor’s offices offer special financing for those in need of such benefits. Check around and see if a surgeon in your area offers these plans. It could help you pay for the surgery without destroying your finances.
