Male Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
"Heard you're bummed about that gut." You've probably seen the commercial, the one where Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning states that unless you're under the age of 23 or a professional athlete, you might as well get used to sucking in that gut (sometimes also referred to as a protruding abdomen). His recommendation? "Buy bigger shirts." One man's opinion, right?
Right.
Because the truth is there's another option: male tummy tuck. And you don't have to rely on just one person's word for it, because the waist slimming benefits of the popular body contouring plastic surgery procedure are acknowledged by thousands of men every year. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 4,786 male abdominoplasty procedures were performed in the United States in 2008 alone.
Now, before you get all excited and head out to celebrate the good news over a pitcher of beer and a plate of mozzarella sticks, you should know that a tummy tuck is for the man who already enjoys a healthy lifestyle, yet is unable to slim down his midsection. Maybe you're dealing with genetics or possibly the after effects of losing a lot of weight. Either way, a tummy tuck can:
- Remove excess skin
- Eliminate problem fat
- Tighten the vertical muscles of the abdomen
Just remember, though, that like Liposuction, abdominoplasty should never be viewed a means to achieve weight loss, but rather as a body contouring procedure that complements eating right and exercising regularly. Also, future weight gain can negatively affect the results of your tummy tuck, so you'll want to maintain a healthy lifestyle... or buy bigger shirts.
Okay, so what's the cost of a tummy tuck, you're probably asking yourself. Great question. The table below has the answer, along with a lot more important information for men considering the body contouring procedure.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Male Tummy Tuck |
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| a.k.a.: | Abdominoplasty |
| The Numbers: | 4,786 male abdominoplasty procedures performed in the United States in 2008 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To sculpt and ultimately improve the contour of your midsection |
| Benefits: | A smaller waistline and a firmer, flatter abdomen |
| Anesthesia: | General |
| Duration of Procedure: | 2 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient in most instances, although an overnight stay is sometimes recommended |
| Recovery: | Most men return to work in 2 to 4 weeks, resuming strenuous activities after about 8 to 12 weeks |
| Complementary Procedure: | Liposuction |
| Cost of Tummy Tuck: | $5,167 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2008. Physician fee only.) |
Although an elective procedure, male abdominoplasty, like Breast Reduction for Men, is still surgery, so obviously risk is inherent to the procedure. With that said, you can minimize any risks by adhering to your doctor's pre- and post-operative instructions.
Tummy tuck... I know, it's not exactly manly sounding. Then call it abdominoplasty or whatever you'd like (gut tuck), because let's face the facts: a firmer abdomen is a whole lot more manly looking than that "gut," as Peyton referred to it.
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