Tummy Tuck Candidacy

    PHOENIX, AZ, August 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tummy tuck surgery can be a fairly serious plastic surgery procedure, and it is not recommended for everyone. When considering a tummy tuck, there are few different things that need to be taken into account to determine if you are a good tummy tuck candidate:

Physical Health
There are thousands of tummy tuck procedures performed every year, but this does not mean that it is appropriate for everyone. If you have a history of medical problems such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, or hear disease, a tummy tuck could put you at risk of suffering serious side effects or complications during surgery.

Mental Health
Potential tummy tuck candidates should understand that a tummy tuck is not performed as a substitute for weight loss. A tummy tuck is performed on people who are dealing with excess skin and fat localized on the abdomen area. Typical tummy tuck patients include women who have had children and cannot regain their pre-pregnancy form and individuals who have lost a large amount of weight and are now dealing with excess skin around their stomach.

Weakened or Distended Abdomen Muscles
In addition to removing excess skin and fat, tummy tuck candidates often have very weakened or distended abdomen muscles. For these patients, no amount of exercise or dieting will repair the muscles in their stomach. During the tummy tuck procedure, the cosmetic surgeon can surgically tighten these muscles, restoring the young, firm stomach area.

Wants an Improved Lifestyle
While a tummy tuck will reshape the body so that it appears younger, sleeker, and healthier, these are only the physical benefits of the procedure. A potential tummy tuck candidate should want to achieve an improvement in their overall lifestyle. Having a tummy tuck can provide the impetus for eating healthy, exercising regularly, and maintaining the body contour you've finally achieved.

No Longer Having Children
Having a tummy tuck is something women should only consider when they're finished having children. One of the reasons for this is that having a child after getting a tummy tuck can reverse the results of the surgery.

While there are many things you should be aware of when determining if a tummy tuck is right for you, the best way to find out if you are a tummy tuck candidate is to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced cosmetic surgeon near you.

If you live in the Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona area and would like to find out if you are a tummy tuck candidate, please visit the website of Bryan W. Gawley, M.D. Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com, serving the residents of Phoenix in and around the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas.

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