Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Info - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Anyone that has experienced weight loss has known the joy that comes from firming and tightening your body. There is a degree of pleasure that comes from knowing that you have beaten fat and are healthier and sexier than you had been before.

But the process is often incomplete, because certain areas of the body--most notably your abdomen--tend to struggle to become firmer due to a buildup of tissue and skin that had occurred while you were overweight. The result is a body that is not as firm, lean, or sexy as you would like and no amount of exercise can remove it. That is why many people turn to a tummy tuck in order to remove the extra skin and tissue and achieve the body they have always wanted. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about such surgeries.

Q: Who Gets a Tummy Tuck?

A: Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure that is most often used by women that have recently carried a child to term, as well as both men and women that have recently lost a great deal of weight around their midsection. It may also be used in combination with other cosmetic surgeries, such as liposuction.

Q: How Safe is a Tummy Tuck?

A: In many ways a tummy tucks is a safe surgical procedure. It does not hit any major organs and it does not affect most of your body’s internal processes. However, it does require a long procedure (which can increase infection risk, among other things) as well as a great deal of incision and a large open wound as your cosmetic surgeon works with the entirety of your abdomen. This can cause bleeding and fluid issues. Standard risks including problems with a reaction to anesthesia and trouble healing may also occur.

For more information on a tummy tuck as well as breast lift and breast reduction, facelift and eyelid surgery, and breast enlargement and breast implants, it is important to visit our Adelaide, South Australia cosmetic surgery office.