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  • Introduction To Abdominoplasty (tummy Tuck) - Body Contouring Information
    By: Phillip Stone | - One of the toughest places to lose weight is the abdomen. That is because often the size of the abdomen after extensive weight loss or pregnancy is not weight at all, but rather a buildup of skin and tissues that results in a skin sack that does not easily go away. This can also occur as you age and your body suffers from excess gravity.

    Whatever the cause of the extra skin and tissue, one cosmetic surgery for the abdomen that has shown to be very effective is abdominoplasty, commo ...

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  • Tummy Tuck Costs: Don't Sacrifice Quality For Value
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - As cosmetic procedures become more common and technology more efficient, the average price for a popular surgeries fall. For example, the availability of the "mini tummy tuck" has lead to the average price in this category to fall below $5000.

    Even so, since the cost of a procedure is largely determined by individual needs, you may still find yourself facing sticker shock when given the final price of your dream tummy tuck, especially when you factor in the various related expense ...

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  • Five Ways To Get Rid Of Fat Post-tummy Tuck
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - Many people don't realize that a tummy tuck is not meant to get rid of fat, but only skin. Knowing this beforehand will help you to have better, more realistic expectations about the outcome of your surgery. Afterward, if there is still fat in your midsection, there are a few things you can to to get rid of it so that you can have the tummy you've always dreamed of.

    Abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is a procedure that rids the body of excess skin after a period of weight loss. Wha ...

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  • Oops! The Weighing Scale Tipped After A Tummy Tuck
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that tightens smoothes and removes excess skin after pregnancy or extreme weight loss. It is not a method for weight loss. A plastic surgeon may perform a bit of liposuction to achieve the smoothest results and to contour the abdominal region, but it is not enough fat removal to make a size difference.

    After the procedure, your clothes will fit better and, because the sagging skin is gone, you may be able to wear more fitted clothes, but there ...

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  • Tummy Tuck: Don't Confuse Stomach Stapling With A Tummy Tuck
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - They sound like similar procedures, but stomach stapling and tummy tuck are two completely different surgical procedures. That being said, they do complement each other. Here's what you need to know about them to clear up any confusion:

    Stomach stapling is a bariatric, or weight loss, procedure. It is also referred to as gastrolplasty or gastric stapling. Surgical staples are actually used to divide the stomach into two parts making the upper portion a smaller stomach. As a weight ...

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  • Keep The Belly Away: How To Stay In Shape Post-tummy Tuck
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - Now that you've had your tummy tuck, and you have the firm belly you used to have, all you've got to do is maintain that perfect figure. Every doctor tells you this: After tummy tuck, keep the weight off! "It's no substitute for a healthy lifestyle."

    You don't have to completely change your lifestyle, but it's best to keep the weight off after tummy tuck. And it's not so hard to do. Enjoy your TV, indulge in some ice cream, and exercise once in a while and you'll be fine, but you' ...

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  • Ouch! I Got An Itchy Scratchy Tummy Tuck Rash!
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - You're looking fantastic after your tummy tuck, but there's just one problem - After it's all said and done, an itchy scratchy rash has popped up! Now, you've got a big red rash on your beautiful flat stomach, and you've got to figure out how to get rid of it.

    This is one of the possible side effects of getting a tummy tuck. Plastic surgeons always tell you that there is a SLIM chance that this will happen... and that makes you feel even worse when it does! Tummy tuck rashes are p ...

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  • Tummy Tuck: How To Look Your Best After Weight Loss
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - Congratulations on your recent weight loss! Now, what to do about that loose skin? If you've lost a significant amount of weight then you probably have loose skin all over your body. A good option for ridding yourself of this skin in the middle areas is an extended tummy tuck. This is different than the traditional methods as more of an area is re-sculpted. It might be a good option for you.

    If you've lost a significant amount of weight, there is no doubt that you feel great about ...

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  • Kids Are Back In School - Time For Mom's Tummy Tuck?
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - The school buses are back on the road scooping up the children in order to return them to their local school for another year of education. Mothers who have been fully in charge all summer long now have more hours in each day to call their own. If a thickened and saggy midsection is on mom's self improvement wish list, autumn may be the perfect time to make that dream become a reality.

    A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is performed by a board certified plastic surgeon i ...

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  • Tummy Tuck Timetable Post Childbirth And C-section
    By: Abigail Aaronson | - As a young mother looks down at her growing belly during pregnancy, she may wonder if it will ever return to its previously flattened state. An amazing thing about bodies is that they do return to their pre-pregnancy shape, at least for the most part.

    The internal organs reposition themselves after the crunch of sharing tight quarters with a developing baby. The stretched out skin retracts to a certain degree, the hormones realign. But most often, the body is simply not the same a ...

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  • Improve Your Personality By Having Teeth Braces And Tummy Tuck
    By: JM28 | - In this article you will find out how the two procedures can improve your personality and boost your confidence especially for those people who desperately needed this. Dental braces and Tummy Tuck can help you a lot.

    Teeth Braces

    You know the feeling of hiding your teeth to others? You can not smile the way you wanted because your teeth are not that good. No need to worry there is a dental braces to correct your teeth. So what are dental braces? Dental braces provide a ...

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  • Life After Weight Loss - Abdominoplasty ("tummy Tuck")
    By: Jamie Hanson | - Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a "Tummy Tuck," is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to tighten overly stretched muscles and excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdominal areas in an effort to achieve a smoother, flatter appearance.

    Abdominoplasty Procedure

    After a significant amount of weight loss, the abdomen has difficulty returning to its original shape. Once the abdominal tissues have been stretched beyond capacity, it is likely that the tissues ...

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  • Is A Tummy Tuck Too Costly?
    By: Richard Bonn | - Many people are interested in having a tummy tuck done to improve their abdominal area. In addition, the medical name for this procedure is called abdominoplasty. This is a procedure that removes excess fatty tissue and skin from the abdominal area. There are a number of factors that affects the cost of having the procedure done like the size of the patient, age of the patient and the overall healthy of the patient. Also, there could be aftercare expenses that come with having this type of surge ...
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  • Learn How A Tummy Tuck Is Performed
    By: Richard Bonn | - The medical term for tummy tuck is abdominoplasty. It is the process of removing excess fat from the middle and lower part of the stomach through surgery. Most people have this surgery to tighten the abdominal muscles. The result is that it is used for the patient to obtain a flatter stomach, smaller waist and to correct loose, saggy skin from excess weight. In addition, there will be some scars from having an surgery but most surgeons try to keep the scar below the line of a bikini or underwear ...
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  • How To Know If A Tummy Tuck Will Work For You
    By: Richard Bonn | - Many people are misinformed about who are the right candidates for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. It's important for anyone that's considering this procedure to understand the pros and cons of having the surgery and if this is they right surgery for you. In addition, abdominal fat is the fatty deposits and excess skin in the abdominal area that can't be removed through regular dieting and exercise. A patient with excess skin that has loss the elasticity that comes from weight loss or age would ...
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  • How To Determine The Cost Of A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - Many different components contribute to the cost of a tummy tuck. The fee for anesthesia, facilities and the surgeon add up to the total final cost. Depending on the type of surgery and extent, the surgeon himself, the facility where the surgery will be performed and complications that may arise, the surgery cost ranges from $3,000 to $9,000.

    There are factors that can increase or decrease cost. Doctors in big cities cost more than those in smaller cities. Also, the better kn ...

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  • Tummy Tuck Surgery Cost And Other Useful Information
    By: Mohd Hizer | - Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty is an efficient body reshaping surgery. In tummy tuck surgery, your fat and skin at your middle section and the lower abdominal area are removed. This will cause your muscles to tighten and your abdomen will be firmer and the abdomen will have a leaner look.

    Tummy tuck is a famous surgery for women with loose skin and abdominal muscles because of numerous pregnancies. Those who have manage to lose a considerable quantity of weight as well as som ...

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  • What Is A Tumescent Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - There is more than one type of sculpture and shape that can be created for your abdomen. If you have excess skin and weak muscles, you may need some kind of tummy tuck procedure done. Liposuction will not do enough for you because you will still have sagging skin and your muscles will be stretched.

    Having a tumescent tummy tuck is a combination of things. Liposuction is used and the side effects are not as severe. Your skin will not have as much swelling or bruising on your ...

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  • How To Conduct Research For A Tummy Tuck Surgeon
    By: Richard Bonn | - Before you decide on getting a tummy tuck, it is a good idea to look for a surgeon to perform the procedure. Compile a list of names of potential surgeon candidates. Evaluate their information, including certifications and other credentials.

    Do not forget to search for any information of malpractice. That is important because you want the right surgeon doing your cosmetic surgical procedure. Keep in mind that all of the information that you are looking for may not be readily ...

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  • The Purpose Of Having Anesthesia For A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - With a tummy tuck, anesthesia is used to prevent you from feeling pain during the surgical procedure. If you have to be cut during surgery, anesthesia works to keep your body from going into overdrive while you are being worked on.

    Anesthesia is used to make your surgical procedure more pleasant. In fact, the surgery becomes a distant memory because you are not feeling the pain. The pain is not for you to remember. Once the surgery is over, you do not have to concern yourself ...

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  • What Medications Should You Avoid Prior To Having Tummy Tuck Surgery?
    By: Richard Bonn | - If you plan to have tummy tuck surgery, it is important to advise the surgeon of all the medications that you are currently taking. Not only that, if you are consuming any kind of supplements or vitamins, the surgeon needs to know about those as well.

    The most crucial information is providing the surgeon with the ones you have used in the six months prior. Any of those things can affect you while you are having the surgical procedure.

    For at least two weeks befo ...

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  • How A Tummy Tuck Can Increase Your Self-confidence
    By: Richard Bonn | - One of the main reasons why people (in particular, most women) get tummy tucks is to improve their appearance. This surgical procedure is always being advertised somewhere. You can find information on television commercials, billboards and you will also find famous personalities that will promote the procedure in order to get more business for a particular surgeon or surgical facility.

    Since a tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery, it is used to change the appearance of the person ...

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  • Should A Woman Get Pregnant After Having A Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - After a woman has bore a child, their body does not look the same. For many women, they end up with a protruding belly that they feel embarrassed to look at. Having a tummy tuck can make their lives a lot easier. They will feel good about themselves. They will feel confident because they have a shapely abdomen that is flat and firm.

    Even with that, there are some women who still desire to have children after having the surgical procedure done. It can happen, however, they mus ...

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  • How A Tummy Tuck Drain Works
    By: Richard Bonn | - During tummy tuck surgery, the surgeon will use a drain to collect excess fluid from your abdominal area. The drain is composed of a clear tube that is connected to a bulb shaped container. It is inserted through a minor incision. This cut is usually below the larger one. The surgeon determines exactly where the drains will be inserted and connected.

    The tummy tuck drains are to be emptied several times a day. As the fluid is emptied, you have to squeeze the bulb shaped c ...

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  • How To Determine Which Tummy Tuck Is For You
    By: Richard Bonn | - If you have a bulging stomach, there are several ways it can be corrected. One of the most common ways is to have a tummy tuck. In general, a tummy tuck helps to get your abdomen in shape and makes it firm and flat. Some surgical procedures of this kind require an excess of fat and skin to be removed. Others require the strengthening of your abdominal muscles.

    Some of the ones that are most commonly used include:

    The Traditional Tummy Tuck
    The Mini-Tu ...

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  • What Is The Difference Between A Liposuction And A Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - Even though a liposuction and a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) are plastic surgery procedures, they are different in what they will do for your body. Having a liposuction can help your legs, thighs and your arms. With a tummy tuck, the procedure is focused on the abdomen.

    With a liposuction, the surgeon makes small incisions with a cannula. This instrument is a vacuum that removes deposits of fat that is in your body. It is also performed using local anesthesia. The tummy tuc ...

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  • The Best Way To Recover From A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - When you are recovering from a tummy tuck procedure, the average time can take up to four weeks, sometimes even more. How quickly you recover depends on your health, what kind of surgery you had, and how well you adhere to post-surgery instructions from your surgeon. When you follow the instructions as you are directed to, your recovery can be a smooth and more comfortable transition.

    With most tummy tuck surgeries, you will be required to stay in bed from a few days to a week. ...

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  • What To Expect During Your Tummy Tuck Consultation
    By: Richard Bonn | - The post-surgery results of your tummy tuck surgery will mostly depend on how honest and forthright you are about providing information to the surgeon. They will need to know your medical history, so it's important that you do not deliberately mislead him or omit any details. Doing so can cause you to have a setback if they find out something you failed to address during the consultation.

    When consulting with the surgeon, you will need to advise him your reasons for wanting th ...

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  • How To Decrease The Swelling Of Your Belly After A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - When you have a tummy tuck, your surgeon removes excess skin and fat in your abdominal area. Only a qualified and board certified surgeon is allowed to perform this procedure. It can take up to four weeks, sometimes longer for you to recover from this kind of surgery.

    During that time, you will have swelling in your abdominal area. Even though the swelling is a normal post-surgery side effect, you can work to decrease the swelling even more as you recover.

    Cut b ...

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  • How The Risks Of Having A Tummy Tuck Can Affect You
    By: Richard Bonn | - As with any surgery, there are risks involved when you decide to do it. Having a tummy tuck procedure is no different. This is a serious procedure, so you should know about the risks involved. It is important that you know what the risks are prior to deciding whether or not this is for you.

    The risks for having tummy tuck surgery include:

    You Have A Blood Clot; If a surgeon is using general anesthesia for more than a half hour, there is the chance that you may de ...

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  • How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - With a tummy tuck, there are several things that are involved in the recovery. Each individual is different, so you must take into account heir health and how fit they were during the time they were scheduled to have surgery. Hopefully, they were in good health and were not overweight. Also, you must take into consideration how well the patient followed post-surgery instructions.

    After the surgical procedure, people like to see what is going to happen. Some of them can be in ...

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  • How An Endoscopic Tummy Tuck Is Performed
    By: Richard Bonn | - An endoscopic tummy tuck is a much less invasion procedure of the abdomen. It does not require as much work as a traditional one would. The benefits of having this procedure is you will not encounter as many side effects. There is less swelling, bruising and scarring. Also, it takes less time for you to recover than it would if you were having other cosmetic surgeries.

    The best candidates for this kind of surgical procedure are those who have protruding stomachs, but do not ...

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  • The Best Way To Choose A Tummy Tuck Surgeon
    By: Richard Bonn | - Having any kind of surgery is not always an easy or simple decision to make. Having a tummy tuck is no different. You may have different thoughts running through your mind. You may think about whether or not the surgery will be a success. Of course, that lies with the surgeon who is performing the procedure.

    You should go through a selection process to find the surgeon that will best suit you. Just like the decision of having surgery, finding a surgeon is not a bed of roses, ...

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  • What Are The Benefits Of Having Tummy Tuck Surgery?
    By: Richard Bonn | - Believe it or not, there are plenty of benefits of having tummy tuck surgery. Post-surgery results include having a flatter and firmer stomach. This result comes from the removal of excess skin and tighter muscles in your abdominal area. In addition to that, your waistline is smaller and you will not have as many stretch marks as you had in the past.

    With an improved appearance from tummy tuck surgery, your stomach will have a more defined shape. For women that have been pre ...

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  • How Tummy Tuck Surgery Is Performed
    By: Richard Bonn | - Tummy tuck surgery is performed to enhance your abdominal section. Sometimes it is incorporated with other surgical procedures, such as liposuction or lifts. Usually, this procedure is done after someone has lost a significant amount of weight.

    It is important to know what this surgical procedure involves before opting to have it. General anesthesia is administered. There are times when some patients will have an IV in order to help them get sedated.

    During th ...

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  • What To Expect From An Extended Tummy Tuck Procedure
    By: Richard Bonn | - If you have recently lost a significant amount of weight, you may feel that you need to improve your figure. Having an extended tummy tuck procedure can help to enhance and improve the muscles in your abdominal area, your hips and your back.

    If you have excess skin and fat in those areas, then you could be a candidate for this procedure. It can help to tone up your body, especially if the presence of excess skin and fat is a nuisance.

    This procedure involves ...

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  • What Is Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery?
    By: Richard Bonn | - Having a mini tummy tuck is a minimally invasive procedure. If you only need to have a small portion of skin removed, then you may be a candidate for this kind of surgery. Also, if the muscle walls in your abdomen are not sticking out a lot, having this surgical procedure may be for you.

    Mini tummy tuck surgery involves using general anesthesia. In addition to that, the surgeon will also use a local anesthesia and a mild sedative. The surgeon will usually create a small inci ...

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  • How You Can Prepare For A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - Properly preparing for a tummy tuck can help you to lessen any side effects and other complications that come with this kind of surgery. If you prepare in advance, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of having this surgical procedure.

    One of the things that you can do to prepare for this surgical procedure is to have a diet that is well-balanced. In order for your immune system to be strong, you must consume the right nutrients while you are eating. You are allowed to take ...

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  • What Is The Cost Of A Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - In regard to the cost of a tummy tuck, it will depend on what procedure you wish to have. The costs are actually broken down by location, anesthesia, additional surgical procedures and the expertise of the surgeon.

    Costs for a tummy tuck can start at $3,000 to $13,000. In addition to that, you would have to pay fees for using the operating room and for anesthesia. If the surgeon uses local anesthesia, you could reduce the cost of the surgical procedure by more than $3,000. So, ...

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  • Tummy Tuck Versus Liposuction: Which Is Best For Fat Reduction?
    By: Richard Bonn | - For fat reduction in the abdominal area there are a few options available. It seems to always come down to a decision between whether liposuction will do the job or if a tummy tuck is necessary. There are many factors which make one better than the other for certain cases and certain patients.

    No two people are alike and no two cases are either. A consultation with a board certified surgeon is a great starting point to deciding what is best for you. Doing some of your own rese ...

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  • What You Should Know About Scars From Tummy Tuck Surgery
    By: Richard Bonn | - Tummy tuck surgery is performed to make your abdomen look good. This surgical procedure can help to shape it and make it firm and flat. Even with that, there is a downside to this. You can end up with scars that are not so appealing.

    Some surgeons are able to fix you up where the scars are less visible. Other surgeons will fix you up just enough, but the scars will still be there. Having a traditional tummy tuck is more involved than some of the other similar cosmetic surgeri ...

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  • Costs Of Fat Reduction Surgery Using A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - There are many factors that contribute to the cost of a tummy tuck. The anesthesia fee, facility fee and surgeon fee all add up to the final cost. Depending on the extent of the surgery required, the surgeon doing the surgery, the facility hosting the surgery and any complications, the surgery can range anywhere from $3,000 to $9.000.

    Let us examine the different factors that can increase or decrease cost. Big city doctors tend to cost more than doctors in smaller cities. Als ...

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  • What Is An Extended Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - If you have recently lost a significant amount of weight, you may feel that you need to improve your figure. Having an extended tummy tuck procedure can help to enhance and improve the muscles in your abdominal area, your hips and your back.

    If you have excess skin and fat in those areas, then you could be a candidate for this procedure. It can help to tone up your body, especially if the presence of excess skin and fat is a nuisance on your body. It can also add additional, ...

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  • What Is A Tummy Tuck And How Can It Help You?
    By: Richard Bonn | - Do you feel that you have too much meat hanging and bulging in your abdominal area? You can see it when you put on your clothes and it does not look flattering. People that want to get rid of the excess may opt for a tummy tuck.

    This procedure is also known as abdominal wall surgery or abdominoplasty. This is a procedure that is performed in order to make improvements in your abdominal area. It is normally performed on people that have skin and muscles that are stretched out ...

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  • What Is A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - Everyone wants to have washboard abs, those chiseled six packs that shout out how physically fit you are. But six packs take a lot of work. Few of us are born with that kind of musculature and those who have it, are exercising overtime and watching carefully what they eat. There is another way to achieve the beach body/life guard look, it's called abdominoplasty.

    Abdominoplasty is the formal name for a tummy tuck. This surgical procedure is for anyone, male or female, who is diss ...

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  • Is A Tummy Tuck Expensive?
    By: Richard Bonn | - There are three different prices included in the cost of a tummy tuck. There is the anesthesia fee, the facility fee and the surgeon's fee. The first two are somewhat cut and dry. The doctor's fee is more difficult because it all depends on what he has to do, procedurally, as well as before care, after care and medication.

    The average doctor fee can run from $3,000 to $9,000. This depends on where you have the surgery done, as well. Doctors in big cities cost more than doctors in ...

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  • Is A Mini Tummy Tuck The Same As A Partial Tummy Tuck?
    By: Richard Bonn | - You've been exercising like a fiend and still you can't seem to get rid of that extra fat just below the belly button. No matter what you do, how many times you go to the gym, how many ten mile runs you take or how many dumb bell reps you force, it's still there, soft and flabby, hiding the beautiful six pack that is underneath the flab, waiting to be revealed. Well, sometimes exercise is not the answer. Sometimes the best way to handle a stubborn body area is to remake it with minor cosmetic ...
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  • Complications Resulting From A Tummy Tuck
    By: Richard Bonn | - Dying skin, or skin necrosis is one of the more serious complications of a tummy tuck. It happens when circulation in the skin of the stomach begins to deteriorate. This deterioration occurs because during the operation, the surgeon must separate the skin/fat layer from the muscles in order to tighten the muscles. The circulation is lost when these layers of tissue are separated.

    This is a rare complication since there is usually enough remaining circulation for the body to hea ...

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  • Is An Endoscopic Tummy Tuck The Answer For You?
    By: Richard Bonn | - An endoscopic tummy tuck is great for people who have weak muscles in the lower stomach area and are still relatively tight skinned in that area as well. In other words, there is not a lot of belly fat with which to contend. This kind of tuck is usually combined with liposuction to remove fat tissue. However this is not the procedure for you, if you need to get rid of some loose skin, as well.

    Endoscopic tummy tucks are performed on both men and women, but they are the tuck of ch ...

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  • A Tummy Tuck Plus One
    By: Richard Bonn | - A panniculectomy is usually done along with a tummy tuck. This is the procedure done to remove hanging skin and fat following a tremendous weight loss. It is different from a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty in that this procedure only removes fat and skin tissue. It does not involve the tightening of the stomach muscles that take place with a tummy tuck. It is also done in connection with other abdominal surgeries including hysterectomies, or hernia repair.

    Those who qualify for this ...

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