- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Fluctuating weight
- Heredity
- Prior surgery
A tummy tuck expert may evaluate the patient for being suitable for the procedure. Only those persons are recommended to go for surgery who meets the following criteria
- Physically healthy with stable weight
- Realistic expectations
- Non-smokers
There are some myths related to the procedure. People try to substitute it for weight loss program and exercise. To some extent, it improves stretch marks on areas where the skin is excised making people to look it as a stretch mark removal treatment. This is not correct.
The consultation for tummy tuck Beverly Hills starts with discussion between the patient and the surgeon regarding why the surgery is needed, the patient’s expectations and the desired outcome. Also, the surgeon would like to know if the patient is suffering from medical conditions, drug allergies, is going any treatment, has previously undergone any surgery or is using any medications, vitamins, supplements, alcohol, drugs etc. While conducting the examinations, the patient’s health status and condition may be taken into account. Photographs may also be taken for future reference and a suitable treatment may be recommended.
In some cases, another procedure known as mini tummy tuck may be required that when performed along with liposuction helps to firm up the abdomen below the navel. On precautionary front, a person about to undergo tummy tuck may be asked to follow some measures. These may include getting a lab test done, either stop taking some medications or change them and stop smoking. These measures are suggested so that the patient recovers quickly during the post-operative period.
For people undergoing tummy tuck or any other surgical procedure, the cost involved is a major concern. Most often, the cost involved may range from $4000-$8000. Moreover, the procedure may take 2-5 hours to complete. Coming to the post-surgery recovery, the oft stated period is 3-6 weeks during which there may be moderate to severe pain.
