Getting Ready for Your Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a serious surgical procedure that comes with its own set of risks. Not only is it important for individuals who are considering this operation to understand the risks, but also he or she should know how to prepare himself or herself for the big day.

In general, a candidate for an abdominoplasty should be in good physical condition. That is, the patient should eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly. He or she should be as close to his or her ideal weight as possible, and avoid vitamin E, as it affects the body’s ability to form blood clots. This slows down the healing process.

Also, the patient should not smoke (those who do should stop two weeks before the operation and realize that smoking afterwards will cause complications). The surgeon should be alerted about any other existing health problems and any medications that you are currently taking. This will let them know if there would be a potential conflict in prescribed drugs.

For more information on tummy tucks and to find out how you can better prepare yourself, contact a plastic surgeon today!