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Pros & Cons of a Tummy Tuck

In a society that puts a great weight on physical perfection, it's easy to see why more and more people are looking into the pros and cons of cosmetic surgeries. One of the most popular of these surgeries is the tummy tuck. While some cosmetic treatments are quite subtle in their effects, a tummy tuck tends to make a dramatic and usually pleasurable change to the appearance of the abdominal region.

  1. Scars

    • One of the biggest cons of getting a tummy tuck is the scars left over from the surgery. Sometimes the scars will be more discreet than other times, but a scar is inevitable when this kind of work is done on one's stomach. Generally, a scar from hip to hip is located underneath or around the belly button region. This scar can usually remain hidden beneath a swim suit bottom. Often the scar will actually appear more exaggerated at one point of the healing process, before it starts to diminish later after about nine months post-surgery.

    Cost

    • Tummy tucks, or abdominoplasties, tend to be pricey. The exact price varies widely by surgeon, your body, and what you wish to have done during the surgery. Most surgeons do not like to quote their tummy tuck prices with out a consultation with the potential client to assess his or her exact situation. However, most tummy tucks will cost between $3,000 and $10,000. Besides the base fee, additional costs are also tacked on for special and needed services, such as the anesthesia. Most surgeons have several financing options available to assist you in your quest for a more appealing belly.

    Finished Product

    • The greatest plus of a tummy tuck is the way your stomach will look and the confidence boost you will receive after the surgery. Although it will take some months to fully heal, you will see results nearly instantly after the tummy tuck. Your skin will be tightened, abs more defined, stretchmarks and cellulite reduced if not gone, and you'll look much better in that favorite bikini. For many people, this pro outweighs the cons of price and the scars.

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