As a leading resource for cosmetic surgeries in Austin and
throughout the Central Texas area, Dr. John A. McFate with Precision Plastic consults with
patients with virtually every type of physical enhancement request. What's a
common request for many clients looking to redefine the shape and musculature of
their physique? A tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck proves to be a
perfect solution for many prospective patients hoping to remove excess skin
around their core as well as tighten the muscles throughout their mid-section
to enjoy a more streamlined and sleeker abdominal appearance.
While tummy
tucks are among our specialties, Dr. McFate and the Precision Plastic
Surgery team understands that not everyone makes an ideal candidate for this
procedure. Tummy tucks are a fairly significant procedure with several pre- and
post- operational factors that warrant consideration. We conduct a
comprehensive screening of all of our clients to ensure that they make an ideal
fit for a tummy tuck in Austin before moving forward with the process.
Important Points To
Think About When Planning A Tummy Tuck In Austin
Are you currently considering a tummy tuck in Austin, but
aren't sure if you would make an ideal candidate for the process? Answering a
few key questions can help you determine your candidacy:
Question #1: Am I in
good overall health?
A tummy tuck in Austin is a fairly major surgery with a
considerable recovery process; at Precision Plastic Surgery, ideal patients are
those that exercise regularly and demonstrate a solid overall health profile to
ensure that they are capable of undergoing the surgery as well as the recovery
process.
Question #2: Have I
reached (and maintained) my goal weight?
It's no secret that changes in weight can have a significant
impact on anyone's frame. Having achieved and maintained your goal weight helps
deliver better, sustainable results.
Question #3: Am I
done having children (women only)?
Having children after undergoing a tummy tuck in Austin can
diminish the initial results achieved. At Precision Plastic Surgery, we
encourage our patients to wait until they have no future pregnancy plans.
Question #4: Will I
be okay with post-surgery scarring
It's important for patients to know that an abdominoplasty
will leave significant length of scarring that generally spans from hip to hip
but is well hidden beneath underwear garments.
Question #5: Do I
have a support team for recovery
Most importantly, at Precision Plastic Surgery, Dr. John
McFate and his team recommend that you also create a
second team, a support team, to help manage the recovery process. Some patients
may require an overnight stay and have drainage tubes in place for up to 2
weeks. In total, the entire recovery process can often run up to 6 weeks.
Having a support team in place prior to your surgery can help ensure that you
have the bandwidth needed to recover quickly and fully.
Still have
questions about getting a tummy tuck in Austin? We have answers. Contact Precision Plastic Surgery today for more information.