The Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Reduce the size of the abdomen
International cosmetic surgery clinics treating English speaking patients
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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
International cosmetic surgery clinics treating English speaking patients
Tackle areas of fat or muscle that are not responding to exercise
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You can browse a worldwide list of Cosmetic Surgery Clinics here on RevaHealth.com. If you need any help deciding which clinic to choose, just ask us for help.
Cosmetic surgery is now an everyday occurrence for people from all walks of life to undergo. In 2006, over 11 million Americans alone underwent cosmetic procedures.(*) A billion dollar industry has grown in recent years from the ever increasing demands for every conceivable type of cosmetic surgery and procedure.
The options for consumers looking for foreign cosmetic treatment are now greater than ever. Let RevaHealth.com help you find the cosmetic treatment you want at the price you can afford in the destination of your choice.
You may feel a little apprehensive about travelling overseas to undergo cosmetic surgery, but armed with the right information about your prospective Healthcare Provider, it’s easy to feel confident and comfortable about your foreign surgery choice. Your first check should always be the credentials and accreditations of the hospital or clinic in question. Satisfy yourself that the standard of patient care and quality of its medical surgery team is beyond question. It is your money so spend it wisely. Make contact with the provider that interests you and ask as many questions you can think of before making any decision.
The price of your cosmetic surgery abroad should include the cost of your surgery or procedure of course, but you also need to factor in the cost of your airfare, accommodation, meals and living expenses. You also need to consider expenses for a recuperation/recovery period afterwards. Check with the hospital or clinic and get a complete cost breakdown of the treatment involved. The best value can often be found close to home: a full face lift will cost you $15,000 in America for example, as opposed to $3,000 in Mexico. (^)
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When it comes to searching abroad for international cosmetic surgery, your choice of Healthcare Provider is literally worldwide. Your decision should take into account a number of factors including quality, price, service and convenience. Some providers make up for the long travel times involved by providing all-inclusive, great value packages including air fares, hotel accommodation, treatment plans and holiday afterwards South Africa~ for instance, offers a variety of ‘surgery and safari’ trips for potential patients.
If you want a great choice of Healthcare Providers in a variety of worldwide locations, let RevaHealth.com direct you to some of the best cosmetic treatment currently available.
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< For a comprehensive guide to travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery including what questions to ask your Healthcare Provider, go to our travel guide
~ More information on cosmetic surgery to South Africa can be found at www.revahealth.com/destinations/south-africa