Tummy Tucks – Questions to Ask

What Type of Abdominoplasty?

Tummy tucks are not just a one size fits all surgery. There are three basic choices that you have. A mini abdominoplasty just tightens the wall skin of the lower abdomen. In this case, you would have a shorter scar. For the standard operation, the scar is the typical size that you would expect. However, all of the skin of the abdomen is tightened. Finally, if you are interested in making a change not only to the abdomen but also the flanks (or areas on your sides) you may opt for a complete procedure that would leave a scar along the front of the body as well as the back.

When you meet with the doctor, he or she will take a look at the area that you are concerned with and make a suggestion for the right type of cosmetic surgery. You can work together to come up with the best way to get rid of the problem area and achieve the desired look. Again, you want to make sure that you are aware of how the operations differ and which one you are going to do.

What Will I Look Like After?

Tummy tucks are a great way to change the way the body looks, but you want to be sure to find out exactly what parts of your body will change and how they will change. For example, you want to find out where the scar will be, what it will look like, and how noticeable it will be. You also want to find out how long it will take for the true effects of the surgery to show.

How Long Is Recovery?

Different types of tummy tucks have different answers to this question. In addition to finding out how long recovery will take, you want to know what it will entail. How will you care for the wound? How will your movements be limited? Are there any activities that you will have to give up, like exercise, for an extended amount of time? These questions allow you to plan your life around the procedure. You will know how long you will need to be away from work and how long it will take for you to get back into your regular routine.

Do You Have Any Concerns?

No matter what type of cosmetic surgery that you elect to have, you always want to find out if your doctor has any concerns. This may be a health concern that may not make the procedure a good idea for you or a concern about how the overall results will be. No matter what the reason, you want to find out what the doctor thinks. Remember that he or she has experience in this area and can be a great source of information.