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The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

What’s the recovery time following a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck surgery involves the major muscles of your abdomen, so taking good care of yourself afterward is very important. At your consultation, you can ask any questions about recovery to help you prepare for time off and reduced activity after your procedure. Most tummy tuck patients will tell you that a small period of recovery is well worth the beautiful abdomen they achieved.

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

What does a tummy tuck entail?

When you choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon for tummy tuck surgery, you are taking the first step to ensure a remarkable result. Tummy tucks can be done under general anesthesia, or they may be done with newer, less invasive options.

Many people mistakenly think tummy tucks are only for people who have had children. But nothing could be further from the truth. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can benefit a wide variety of both men and women, including those who have lost weight or simply have a sagging or protruding belly due to heredity.

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

Of all areas of the body, the abdomen may be the most difficult to sculpt. You may be able to slim down with a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise, only to find that your abdominal area just doesn’t look how you want. This can be frustrating and exhausting, and make you feel like your hard work just isn’t paying off.

If you’ve been on social media, you may have seen the buzz about “waist training,” made popular by some celebrities. Many famous women are touting this old-turned-new treatment for shrinking your waist. However, medical experts are warning that it won’t make you slim down – and it could be dangerous to your health.

Summer weather means barbecues, beach time, and pool parties. But if you have a little extra weight or skin around your midsection, the thought of being around other people in a swimsuit or other revealing summer clothing can cause embarrassment or anxiety.

One of the most popular cosmetic procedures available today is a mommy makeover. This surgery aims to correct the changes that often take place after a woman has had children. A mommy makeover is customized for each woman, and typically includes a variety of procedures to achieve the youthful look you had before your pregnancy.

Now that you’ve made the decision to have tummy tuck surgery, it’s time to start preparing your body and home for surgery and recovery. Making the necessary preparations ahead of time can allow you to focus on taking care of your body and health to ensure the best surgical outcome, and can make recovery easier and more comfortable for you after you arrive home from surgery.

Do you want a flat tummy that you're proud to show off? Learn more about abdominoplasty with our free e-book, A Patient's Guide to Tummy Tuck Surgery. 

A new study commissioned by RealSelf reveals that 21 percent of women are considering cosmetic surgery and are planning for procedures either now or in the future. An online community devoted to cosmetic procedures used an outside market research firm to survey 5,035 American women between the ages of 18 and 64. The trend shows that more women are now seeking the help of cosmetic physicians.

You’ve been working hard at the gym and eating a diet comprised of healthy, nutritious foods, but you just can’t seem to tighten up your abdominal region. Or, perhaps you’ve recently had a baby and you’re unable to return your stomach to the way it looked prior to your becoming pregnant. If this sounds like you, tummy tuck surgery might be the next best treatment that can help you achieve your ideal appearance.