Tummy tuck is vastly gaining reputation as the surgery that can make you look younger with a firmer toned stomach. Despite the awareness about it in the general public, many people have certain doubts related to it. These set of questions have been compiled by a leading tummy tuck Beverly Hills surgeon to clarify such issues only.Is Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck and Panniculectomy the same thing or they are the names of different cosmetic procedures?
Abdominoplasty is the medical name of Tummy Tuck whereas Panniculectomy is a surgery where a large 'pool' of very loose hanging skin and excessive fat is removed surgically. It is usually advised for obese people who have successfully lost heavy pounds of weight recently. The 'pool' of this loose skin can sometimes is so large that it covers the lower back and extends up to the hips. Its removal is necessary as this portion of body mass can be extremely distressing and may pose considerable amount of problem in walking around, sleeping, back pain, moisture leading to itching and rashes.
Is Beverly Hills tummy tuck a safe procedure?
Any cosmetic procedure must be done with utmost care and is safe only if you spend time in finding the right surgeon and following the precautions as advised by the doctor.
Is there any difference between Extended Abdominoplasty, complete Abdominoplasty and Mini or Abdominoplasty?
A tummy tuck Los Angeles surgeon lists the difference between Complete Abdominoplasty and Extended Abdominoplasty as the extent to which abdominal muscles and wall skin are tightened. The Extended Abdominoplasty includes tightening of the abdomen and the flanks also. A Partial Abdominoplasty done by a Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon tightens only the lower abdominal wall skin and muscles only.
