Those looking to address a pot belly can consider tummy tuck procedure offered at established Manhattan plastic surgery practices. The procedure is also an effective solution if you have stretched abdominal skin following pregnancy and childbirth, or flaccidity due to a significant amount of weight loss. The statistics report from the survey organized by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) reveals the growing popularity of the procedure worldwide. According to the report, Americans underwent the maximum number of tummy tuck procedures last year.
A total of 682,568 abdominoplasty procedures were performed globally in 2015. It marked about 7.1% of the total cosmetic surgery procedures performed last year. Interestingly, it has remained the 6th most popular procedure globally for the past 2 years. Out of that, Americans underwent a total of 128,961 procedures and hit the top spot as regards the popularity of the procedure. This was followed by Brazil with a total of 121,884 procedures. The availability of skilled plastic surgeons with experience and specialization in the procedure, and AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practices that meet all safety standards might have contributed to the growing number of tummy tuck procedures in the country.
A skilled surgeon would perform this procedure with utmost care, and complete awareness of the specific requirements of each patient which contributes a lot to the final outcome. Mini tummy tuck, complete tummy tuck, and liposuction-only abdominoplasty are the different types of procedures being performed to meet diverse goals. Advanced body contouring techniques such as BodyTite and VASERlipo are utilized at reliable practices to provide the desired solutions. The right surgeon would evaluate your actual concerns, goals, expectations and preferences to advise the right procedure and technique for you.
The procedure done using any of these above mentioned lipo techniques need only local anesthesia, allowing for a reduced downtime. During the procedure, the excess fat would be extracted from the body safely without causing much discomfort to the patient. The procedure tightens the abdominal muscles providing for a more toned appearance. The unwanted skin is removed and sutures are made to close the incisions. The treatment is a key part of mommy makeover procedures performed by women to restore their pre-pregnancy body.