Tummy Tuck: Pros And Cons For Teenagers

A tummy tuck is also called an abdominoplasty. It is widely known as an aesthetically based procedure that can improve the appearance of the abdomen and its surrounding area. It involves the removal of excess skin and tissue from this part of the body. A plastic surgeon is the doctor of choice for this type of operation because of the skill and training that they have been educated and trained with. While it is easy to remove the excesses from the body, it is difficult to do it with finesse and with delicacy that will ensure smaller scars, if there are to be any.

Being overweight is a problem that many teenagers have. One of the problem areas that usually are the first to accumulate fat is the abdomen. It is also most difficult to remove these deposits without the use of a tummy tuck. The question for parents and surgeons alike is how appropriate is the abdominoplasty procedure for teens. While it can actually be very helpful for many of the kids who suffer from being overweight, it opens up more avenues of debate than just whether it is good for them or not.

Pros and Cons:
One of the benefits of the abdominoplasty is the almost instantaneous weight loss and slimming effect it has on the patient. Of course it is to be expected that when one takes away the excess fat, skin and tissue there should be a slimming effect and that the patient would lose weight. Another benefit is gratification that the patient will have when he or she appears very much improved in appearance. For some patients who only have an appearance of a distended stomach, the teasing and self-consciousness will certainly stop once the area is smaller.

The downside to the almost instantaneous slim effect of the tummy tuck is that the teen may disregard the importance of keeping a healthy diet and exercise routine in order to keep the weight off. Self-control is not as strong for children as it is for adults. Teenagers can become overweight again and a repeat of the procedure may be difficult to do because of the earlier incisions. The swiftness of being able to get rid of the excesses with a tummy tuck can also implant a negative concept in the teenager. They might think that any perceived imperfection that they have in their body could be easily solved by cosmetic surgery. For some teenagers, they can be troubled by the sudden change in appearance that they will have after the surgery.

These are just a few of the pros and cons that can be expected among teenagers and adults alike that decide to undergo the tummy tuck procedure. It is best to have an in depth talk with the teen before any concrete decisions are made.