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Bikini Line Tummy Tuck Treatment
Getting rid of the jelly belly and having a smooth, flat tummy is the goal of many women. For the mast majority of us, unfortunately, that deadly trio of pregnancy, weight gain and advancing old age often conspires together to make that target impossible to achieve.
It is estimated that roughly half of all women who seek out an abdominplasty would be better off having a mini tummy tuck than the more invasive, full-on procedure.
Many women remember the tummy of their youth with nostalgia and longing, when they could eat whatever they wanted and still look beautiful in a bikini. In recent years, a tummy tuck seemed to be the answer – but often the end result of this cosmetic procedure was a hip-to-hip scar, one that normal public hair failed to cover (unless your bush is exceptionally bushy, that is).
Thankfully, those clever plastic surgeons have now come up with an ingenious solution to the obvious scarring that comes with abdominoplasty: the bikini line tummy tuck. Also dubbed the “mini tummy tuck”, it differs from tucks of yesteryear in that the incisions made are as low on the abdominal areas as is humanly possible – and as tiny as possible too. In fact, the incision can sometimes be made through an incision in the navel, or through a C-section scar.
Bikini line tummy tucks are best suited for women who don’t have tons of excess skin or stretch marks that need to be removed, but have a pouch of fat below their belly button which they are unable to lose. Skin removal is a lot less – so this procedure is not for everyone – but the result is a taut, flat stomach that would make even the skimpiest of bikinis proud.
Reasons for Any Type of Tummy Tuck
Having a fat belly is not the only reason women want tummy tucks – getting rid of fat through liposuction alone is a relatively easy way to do just that, if your only problem is poundage. There are loads of other reasons why women want to have cosmetic work carried out on their abdomens. The three main ones include:
Ridding the area of C-section scars. While the scarring itself may be flat, unfortunately there is often excess skin and fat which lies over it, resulting in a big bulge that busts out of a bikini and can even be difficult to conceal under clothing.
Making stretch marks a thing of the past. Often they extend upwards and outward, and no amount of dieting, exercise or application of special creams can get rid of them. The only way to do that is to excise them away – or cut them off.
Getting rid of fat that just won’t shift no matter what. If you have a very large or disproportionate belly – following a hysterectomy, for example, you may need a tummy tuck as well as lipo to make it flat again. With only the latter you would left with excess hanging skin – not a pretty sight!
Please note that many women opt for extra liposuction in conjunction with a tummy tuck – to get rid of extra fat around the hips, for example – and have the two procedures carried out at the same time. Double your pleasure, double your fun!
Why Buy the Bikini?
A traditional tummy tuck, while great for women with the above-mentioned problems, may be excessive for women who don’t have lots of skin to lose – and who don’t need their upper abdominal muscles tightened. They may also not be desirable because of the excess scarring, and because in virtually all cases the belly button must be moved and repositioned.
So if a conventional tuck doesn’t seem the right thing for you, a consultation with your plastic surgeon may result in a referral for a bikini line tuck. It is estimated that roughly half of all women who seek out an abdominplasty would be better off having a mini tummy tuck than the more invasive, full-on procedure.
Be aware, however, that while bikini line tucks may seem a lot simpler and easier on the body than traditional ones, they nonetheless are still major surgery and should be treated as such. Full tummy tucks require general anesthesia and not only will you have the risks associated with that, along with infection and clotting, but in some cases patients are less than happy with the outcome. Mini tucks can usually be done with only local anesthesia on an outpatient, but apart from that the risks can be the same as with a more traditional one – although costs can be cheaper.
For best results, use only a Board-certified surgeon who has done the operation countless times before. Letting a novice who has only done traditional tucks in the past practice on your belly probably isn’t a good idea!
Keep in mind as well that women are advised to wait until they are finished having children before having any type of abdominplasty, and if you are planning to lose a lot of weight this operation may not be right for you until you have to. If you smoke, are a heavy drinker or are taking specific medications, consult your doctor first.
And for all you male beer guts out there: Men, for the most part, tend to gain weight above their belly-buttons – but that doesn’t mean a bikini line tummy tuck wouldn’t suit someone of the male persuasion as well. In this case, an experienced surgeon can make the incision through the belly button as well, then work upwards.
Think First
It’s a sad fact of life that exercise and diet alone are not enough to shift fat in problem areas, such as the chin and the belly pouch, unless you are unusually dedicated and persistent. It’s an even sadder fact of life that very few of us are.
Enjoying the freedom to bare your abdomen to all and sundry – and to wear clothes that make you feel slim and healthy – are all the advantages a tummy tuck has to offer. But any type of tuck, even a mini one that is less invasive and will leave you with minimal scarring, is still full-on plastic surgery. So think twice before having it done – and take the time to investigate alternative, less invasive ways of cutting out that belly fat first!
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care an appropriate health care provider.
Sarah Matthews is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more personal care articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Bikini Line Tummy Tuck Treatment
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