1. How can I get more information about a tummy tuck?

You can visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website page http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Procedures/Cosmetic_Procedures/Tummy_Tuck.html.


2. Is there a lot of swelling involved with abdominoplasty?

That depends on the patient, surgical technique and whether additional procedures like liposuction are performed.


3. At what age is abdominoplasty usually performed?

Usually from age 30 up. It is better to wait until you have finished having children or do not expect to be pregnant in the following 3 or more years.


4. What does a typical abdominoplasty consultation entail?

It includes a medical history, physical examination and discussion of procedure details, patient desires and expectations.


5. How soon will the results be visible?

That depends on what you start with. The more dramatic the change after surgery the sooner the results are visible. It can be as soon as when you get off the surgery table.


6. Is abdominoplasty a good way to lose weight?

No, it is not. It is a body contouring procedure not a weight loss procedure. Gastric bypass and lap band surgery are weight loss procedures.


7. Does abdominoplasty take care of cellulite?

In the removal of lower abdominal skin during the procedure stretch marks below the belly button are removed. Those that are above the belly button can be shifted downward but usually not removed. Cellulite in the thighs can be improved if the skin incision is designed in such a way as to tighten the thigh skin at the same time.