Abdominoplasty: Clearing Up The Myth About Abdominoplasty Tightening Abdominal Muscles Article

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Abdominoplasty: Clearing up the Myth About Abdominoplasty Tightening Abdominal Muscles

During abdominoplasty, excess skin and tissue is removed. A misconception of the procedure is that it also tightens abdominal muscles. In actuality, it is the inner girdle that protects the abdominals is what is tightened.

Author: A Aaronson

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You probably know what abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is and what it is supposed to do. You know that it removes excess skin that sags and pools around the waist as a result of extreme weight loss or pregnancy.

You've also heard that it tightens your abdominal muscles as well. This is actually a little misleading because the rectus abdominal muscles are not cut or tightened anytime during the surgery. In fact, the abdominal muscles are never even exposed during an abdominoplasty.

So, why is there a misconception about this?

For one thing, it is easier to explain that the muscles are going to be tightened instead of going into the whole anatomy of the process. What is actually affected the most by the stretching from pregnancy and weight is the inner girdle. This is the case for everything in the abdominal region-it holds everything in.

The inner girdle, called the fascia by surgeons, is not really muscle. It closely resembles the hard, but flexible stuff we call gristle. It runs from the rib cage to the pubic bone and across the abdomen. It lies between the muscles and the fat.

Now, your abdominal muscles do get stretched, but they are also more elastic and should snap back in to place. The inner girdle, on the other hand, lacks the elasticity muscle and skin has. So, what is really tightened is this abdominal casing.

Tightening the inner girdle and removing the excess skin that didn't bounce back means you have a flatter, smoother tummy. However, if you are interested in abdominoplasty, be sure you are finished having children and are at an ideal weight. This is because skin and tissue from the inner girdle are actually removed-gone. If it gets stretched out again, it can really damage the area and do irreparable damage to the skin and inner girdle.

Once you have decided to proceed with abdominoplasty, take your time in choosing a surgeon. First and foremost, he must be a board certified plastic surgeon if you want to reduce your risk and ensure great results. But, you should also feel comfortable with him. Do you like him; does he take you and your concerns seriously? These are questions you should ask yourself before committing to a plastic surgeon.

Also, go in with your eyes open. Abdominoplasty cannot work miracles and it is not a weight loss method. Occasionally, liposuction can be used in conjunction with the procedure, but that is just to achieve the smoothest results and fix any bumps and dents in the finished product.

Now that you know what to expect from your procedure, you can make an informed decision and understand the anatomy of the procedure. Your muscles may be looser than before, but they can be toned back to a reasonable state.

Once the excess skin is removed and the inner girdle is tightened, you may even be able to reveal those muscles known as six-pack abs. An abdominoplasty can help you on your journey to sexy toned abs.

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With abdominoplasty, Boston board certified cosmetic surgeon can help to tighten the loose and sagging skin around your tummy and tone it to reasonably sexy looking abs. To know more about the surgeon and his gold care standard of treatment, visit http://www.drmossthebeautyboss.com

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Abdominoplasty: Clearing up the Myth About Abdominoplasty Tightening Abdominal Muscles