Tummy Tuck Preparations

No matter what the reason for considering this type of surgery, the final results can produce contentment with your appearance as well as a new found confidence. Take the time to prepare for this type of procedure.

Cosmetic Surgeon

You want to begin with finding a plastic surgeon that will be able to perform the tummy tuck for you. This stage of preparation may take some time. You want to make an appointment for an initial consultation. Explain what you are least happy with and what you would like to look like when the surgery is complete. Do you best to be as specific as possible.

Then the doctor will be able to tell you if this is something that can be done and give you an idea of the procedures that go along with a tummy tuck. He may have suggestions that you hadn't thought of and may want you to go home and think a little more about what you want. Either way, when you are ready and you both have agreed on a procedure and a day, you can continue with the preparations.

Before the Surgery

Because of the location of this operation, a tummy tuck can require a little extra recovery time. Think about how much your abdomen and body core control how you move, lifting and even turning to the side. You are going to be out of commission for a little while so you want to plan accordingly. Make sure that you have the time to take off from work. If you aren't interested in letting your co-workers know what you are doing, tell them you are going to be on vacation and won't be back for a little while.

Next, be sure that you have someone that is going to be able to assist you the day of the surgery as well as some of the time after. You will need a ride to the procedure, a ride home and someone to make sure that you get settled in. Because of the effects of anesthesia, you may be doing a lot of sleeping and resting the most of the first day. You want to have someone there to fill your pain medications, get you something to eat and maybe help you make only the most important movements around the house.

Day of the Surgery

Remember to follow all of the directions that your physician gives you. This may include fasting before the surgery, bringing something loose fitting to wear and maybe taking an antibiotic in advance. If you want the best results as well as the best recovery time possible for the tummy tuck, you need to make sure that you are listening to all that your physician is requesting.

If you have some anxiety, don't panic. That is completely normal. Remember, there is a lot ahead of you, but when all is said and done you are going to be happier with the way you look and get an added sense of confidence in your body.