Tummy tuck surgery is known in medical circles as abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck should only be performed by a Board certified surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. By choosing a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons you get a surgeon who has at least five years of surgical training with at least two in plastic surgery. Your ASPS surgeon will be trained in all plastic surgery disciplines including reconstruction, face, and body and breast surgery. Your ASPS surgeon will only operate in accredited medical facilities and adheres to a strict code of ethics.
Tummy tuck surgery involves the removal of excess skin, fat and sometimes the restoration of weakened or separated muscles in the abdominal area. The key to a successful tummy tuck is the initial consultation. During your initial consultation you will be asked a series of questions designed to determine your exact needs for surgery. You will need to be completely candid during the interview to have the best experience possible and the best results. You will be asked about drug allergies, your current medical condition and any previous medical procedures. Previous plastic surgery can affect current plastic surgery plans. You will also need to give a list of any current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements as well as any tobacco, alcohol or other drug use.
In addition to giving you the benefits of having tummy tuck surgery your ASPS surgeon will also detail the possible risks for the surgery procedure. Some of those risks include, but are not limited to bleeding, scarring, fluid build up, blood clots, skin loss, skin discoloration, anesthesia related complications, numbness, swelling in the legs, asymmetry after the surgery, nerve damage or a result less than you expect. Weigh the possible risks with the expected benefits and make the best decision for your situation.
