The Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Reduce the size of the abdomen
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The tummy tuck is a procedure to reduce the size of the abdomen by removing excess fat and tightening stomach muscles. Ideal candidates for the procedure are healthy individuals who want to tackle areas of fat or muscle that are not responding to exercise.
Combined with diet and exercise the effects of the procedure can be long lasting.
A full abdominoplasty lasts between two and five hours with a partial abdominoplasty taking one to two hours.
The operation is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. In a full abdominoplasty an incision is made following a semi-circle from hip to hip, just above the pubic area, a second incision frees the navel. Excess fat is removed and muscles are tightened by the use of stitches. A partial abdominoplasty involves a smaller initial incision with work being carried out between the incision and the navel.
Recovery periods are different for each patient and can be affected by a number of factors such as a patient’s general physical condition and postoperative exercise. All stitches should be removed within two to three weeks at which stage some patients will be able to return to normal activity, others taking a few weeks longer. Temporary bruising and swelling as well as discomfort can all be part of the recovery process and again vary from patient to patient. Scarring will result from the incisions, the appearance of which may grow more noticeable in the first few months before fading over time.
Procedures may, in rare cases, result in abnormal clotting or infection. Scarring resulting from the procedure can require an additional operation to meet the desired appearance.
Cosmetic Surgery Clinics in Asia
Cosmetic surgery regulations and organisations in Asia
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Cosmetic surgery is getting more and more popular among the population of asia, and with this growth comes more and more clinics willing to perform cosmetic procedures. In the mid 70's Thailand had just 10 plastic surgeons. Now indiviual clinics and hospitals there are performing hundred of procedures a week each.
Qualifications
Qualifications for plastic surgeons vary from country to country in Asia, so you need to be careful when checking the credentials of the surgeon you choose to be treated by. Visit the individual RevaHealth.com page for the country you have chosen (Thailand, India, The Philippines)to see some important links to the local regulatory bodies and associations.