Costa Rica & Brazil
Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty
Tummy
Tuck...
is a
surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the mid and lower
stomach area and to tighten the abdominal wall muscles. A tummy tuck is
designed to firm and smooth the abdominal area, providing patients with
a slimmer profile. Men and women with large fat deposits and loose skin
around the stomach that have not responded to diet and regular exercise
are the best candidates for abdominoplasty. Multiple pregnancies can
result in stretched abdominal muscles and loose skin, and women with
such conditions will also benefit from a tummy tuck. Prospective
candidates should be in decent physical condition as abdominoplasty is a
major surgical procedure. It can be used alone or in combination with
liposuction to achieve enhanced results.
During surgery, an
incision is made across the lower abdomen, slightly above the pubic area
and below the bikini
line. Another incision is made around the belly button to free it from
the surrounding skin. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall
and lifted up above the rib cage, exposing the vertical abdominal
muscles. The muscles are stitched into a new position, tightening the
muscles and creating a smaller waistline. The remaining skin is pulled
over the abdominal area and sutured in place. Patients are asked to wear
a strong elastic dressing for a few days, which will later be replaced
with an abdominal supporter. Full recovery can take anywhere from two to
four weeks and the results are usually permanent as long as patients
maintain a stable weight.
It may take up to
nine months before the surgical scars smooth out and lighten in color.
Although they will never completely disappear, the scars are easily
hidden by clothing. Abdominoplasty is usually performed under general
anesthesia, though local anesthesia is an option. The surgery can last
anywhere from two to five hours.
Costs include:
surgery, surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, pre and post-op appointments,
customary medications, transportation to/from the airport and to/from
the surgery and primary doctor’s appointments, meals and nursing
assistance. Also included are: wireless Internet, private bathrooms,
Direct T.V. and telephones (complimentary direct U.S. and Canada calls
after 5:00 P.M), high speed computers and an in-room safe.
Modern
Hospitals & High Standards of Care
Many of
Costs Rica's surgeons have opened their own clinics to avoid having to
pay high surgical fees to the Hospitals. Thousands of people a year
visit these clinics and experience great outcomes, however Surgical Travels will NEVER use a clinic for a procedures where general
anesthesia is used. These procedures are more complex, and there is more
rick involved... and GSN clients will only work with JCI accredited
Hospitals.
International hospitals
are staffed with fully certified bilingual surgeons that cater to
foreigners seeking superior medical care.
Review our Surgical Travels of Facilities and Physicians in Costa Rica & Brazil...
Select from some of the very
best in the world !
Board Certified Surgeons
All of
our cosmetic surgeons are recognized for their commitment to
cutting-edge techniques in all cosmetic surgery procedures. They have
received extensive training in Costa Rica, North America and Europe.
Most have been in practice for over a decade and specialize in
procedures ranging from body contouring and breast reconstruction to
brow and face lifts. There are dozens of highly qualified plastic
surgeons in Casta Rica, and we have 4 of the very best, highest rated,
and most experienced in our Surgical Travels - the choice is
always yours.
Surgical Travels ALWAYS provides personalized follow-up care…
that’s what sets us apart from the others. It might make us a little
more expensive, but we believe that visiting patients several times a day after surgery
to review progress and addressing any concerns is of upmost importance.
Every patient of GSN is given a cell phone, and a 24-7 on call nurse.
You will NEVER be alone the entire time you are in Brazil or Costa Rica.
