Tummy tuck when done, removes the excess skin fat and this is done by tightening the abdomen. Quite a lot of people have gone through this well known surgical operation and it has been known to affect all the three layers of the abdomen although this method comes with risks and complications I’m sure you know. But in this article I would like to tell you some tummy tuck alternatives.
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1. Mini Tummy Tuck
A mini Tummy Tuck should cost around $1,800 to about $5,000. In this method, the abdominal muscles can be tightened. The incision done here is small transverse cut just around the panty line. Normally the belly button is removed and then reconnected. This makes the bellybutton become situated almost lower. But with the tummy tuck, a larger incision is done up to the rib area and a new belly button is created. And so because the incision with the mini Tummy Tuck is smaller than the normal Tummy tuck, the recovery is faster.
2. Fleur de Lise Tummy Tuck
This tummy tuck alternative, involves pulling the skin to the side and this is done by using the skin from a previous scar. This is a very good method for those that loss a great amount of weight because more skin can be shed/removed. The goodness is that the extra layer of skin in front can be flattened leaving no scar at all. The cost for this kind of tummy tuck is about $6,000 to $9000.
3. Dermatolipectomy
Have you heard this before? Well let me tell you about it. First off you need to know that dermatolipectomy cost about $6000 to $9000 all though it varies because it depends on the patient’s medical condition and the amount of layer that needs to be touched. So this surgery involves removing loose and unwanted skin and fat. The muscles are not removed. Its risk involves the normal reaction to anesthesia, blood clots and infection just like other surgeries. But the recovery process is not like the traditional tummy tuck because it doesn’t involve the traditional tightening of abdominal muscles so less pain is experienced for Dermatolipectomy.
4. Lipoplasty
The amount for this is around $1000 to $8000. For Lipoplasty, excess fat is removed without the need of a general anesthesia. Yet it still helps reshapes the area of the body. With this method, the abdomen still keeps its natural appearance because tiny incision are only made on the skin.
5. Body Thermage
This method or rather procedure can create a tighter tummy without the use of surgery or even injections. All it requires is just one session. With this technique, the skin in the abdomen buttocks, arms and even legs can be tightened if the skin are loose. The cost for a body thermage treatment revolves around $1000 to $6000 although it all depends on the particular area to be treated.
Any of the above listed, can be a perfect alternative instead of a tummy tuck although it all depends on the extent of the problem. Whatever it is just ensure you go through them and pick the one you may be completely comfortable with.
