Best Abdominoplasty Procedure for Women

It seems that no matter how many crunches a woman does or how much she diets, the tummy can be the hardest area to address. When a woman has had multiple pregnancies, changes in the musculature of the abdomen can occur, which are, often times, permanent. With the abdominal muscles and skin in the tummy region stretching to the full pregnancy state, you can be sure that the tummy will not be as flat as it was pre-pregnancy.

The Big Decision

Deciding to move forward with a tummy tuck is a decision that is best made after one is finished with childbearing years. As pregnancy is not always a planned event, the worst that will happen is that the flattening effects of the tummy tuck will be diminished.

Surgery of any kind, even cosmetic surgery requires that the patient be in optimal health.  A board certified plastic surgeon may decide that certain tests should be performed to ensure that you are a good candidate for surgery.  As smoking interferes with the healing process by reducing the body’s ability to transport oxygen, the surgeon will ask patients to refrain from smoking beginning at least two weeks prior to surgery and all during the healing process.

Where to Go

It is very important to choose your plastic surgeon wisely. Choosing a plastic surgeon that is a member of the American College of Surgeons further ensures that he or she has passed a rigorous evaluation and that their expertise is up to par with the high standards of the college. Those accepted into the College are referred to as Fellows. This is an additional honor bestowed on a select group of surgeons available only to those who have become board certified.

Additionally, with the continuing education requirements of the college, all Fellows are kept informed of advancements in their field. It is important that the surgeon has hospital privileges in the event of emergency care.

Questions to Ask

It is always advisable to consult with the board certified surgeon of your choosing. All of your questions should be answered and you should be able to make an educated decision. It is important to find out how many tummy tucks the surgeon has performed and to discuss the procedure as to how it pertains to you.

The Types of Tummy Tucks

 

There have been so many advancements in the field of plastic surgery. Where the tummy tuck procedure is concerned, the Miami Tummy Tuck as performed by Dr. Bernabe Vazquez has nearly eliminated the need for a drain in most all patients. In most traditional tummy tuck procedures, the drains are typically left inserted for two to three weeks following surgery. With the expertise of Dr. Vazquez, the board certified plastic surgeon of Bayshore Cosmetic Surgery, if a drain is necessary at all, it is usually in use for one day only.

This innovative procedure, known as the Miami Tummy Tuck allows for a shorter scar and a shorter recovery time. If you are a woman over thirty and are ready to create the silhouette that you have always wanted, contact us today for your free confidential consultation with Dr. Bernabe Vazquez at (305) 858-8222.