A Tummy tuck in your lunch hour?

Everyone wants things done quicker and more efficiently these days with cosmetic surgery being no exception. Fitting personal time into hectic schedules can be tricky for many people and lots of cosmetic companies have picked up on this and are now offering clients procedures that are faster than ever. The half an hour tummy tuck is sweeping the US and the quick surgery option is also making its way across the sea to the United Kingdom. Normal stomach flattening surgery can take anywhere from two to six hours depending on the extent of the operation, but the new option is to get faster surgery than can actually be completed in your lunch hour! The procedure is best suited to people who are not suffering from a massive excess of skin and fat as anyone needing intense surgery will not get the desired results in the shorter operation. Muscles can be tightened in the short operation and as well as being far less invasive it will give a contoured appearance by adjusting the skin and fat around the naval and below. General anesthetic is not necessary as a local anesthetic with sedation is just as effective but it will leave you slightly groggy for a few hours after the operation, so it s important to take care if you are doing the operation in a lunch break.

It is the perfect solution for women who are struggling to get rid of excess lower abdomen skin, normally caused by pregnancy, as the mini tummy tuck focuses on the lower part of the stomach. The operation is also known as the scarless operation as the incision is small and the surgeon will not have to reposition the naval after surgery, as per the traditional procedures. The normal time for the shorter operations is between one and two hours and it is likely that the area will bruise and feel tender for a few days. Stitches are usually dissolvable but it is highly advisable to get checked up regularly during the healing process to avoid any infection setting in. Oral pain killers will help to relieve any pain and the overall recovery period will depend on the individual. The quick operation is far less invasive than a longer procedure meaning it should heal a lot quicker and with fewer problems and the majority of patients should be back to normal activities after a couple of days. Heavy exercise should be avoided but light walking and jogging actually aids the healing process and is highly advisable. Cosmetic surgery is becoming extremely popular and it is inevitable that procedures will become faster to complete but it is still important to check out the potential problems and side effects before having a tummy tuck. It is essential to be realistic about your desired results as the quicker operations really are only suitable for those looking for minimal outcomes from a slight surplus of skin and fat and it is not the way forward for patients with larger problem areas.