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Once one has decided to undergo the procedure she must set an appointment with the surgeon she has chosen to come in for the procedure. Tummy tuck Beverly Hills procedure is often performed under general anesthesia, although every surgeon prefers his own way. The entire procedure takes about five hours depending on the extent of the surgery. The procedure begins with a long incision in the shape of a smile with a flat bottom, stretching across from hip to hip. The bottom of the smile that is at the center of the abdomen is right above the pubic line, so the scar hides below the under wear line. The second incision is made around the belly button freeing it from the abdominal tissue. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall up to the ribs, exposing the vertical abdominal muscles. These are the muscles that are generally stretched apart during pregnancy. The muscles are then stitched into their new position, and with doing so the waistline becomes smaller. The skin that is to be left is draped over the abdominal area and sutured in place, and the belly button is then put in its new position.

Compared to other plastic surgery procedures tummy tuck Los Angeles is a major surgical procedure and will require a much bigger recovery time than most procedures. Generally individuals need one to three weeks before they return to their work depending on what field of work they are in. Depending on the extent of the surgery some people may not require a hospital stay at all and some may need two or three days. The abdomen will be sore and swollen for the first few days. It is a must that the patient does some very light exercise after surgery, but only after the surgeon recommends so. The exercise is done to prevent any blood clots from occurring and also to keep the circulation going. The scars from Los Angeles tummy tuckmay take about nine months to begin flattening and lightening.

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