| Abdominoplasty, or better known as a tummy | | | | should be certified by the American Board of |
| tuck, is a cosmetic surgery. Dont let the cosmetic | | | | Plastic Surgery as this will ensure that the surgeon |
| surgery tag fool you because although being | | | | would have met strict requirements set by the |
| cosmetic in nature, the tummy tuck is a major | | | | Board. These surgeons would have gone through |
| surgical procedure. As such, ensuring that you are | | | | a recognized medical school and be awarded a |
| in prime health is a must to avoid complications | | | | license to practice in their respective states. They |
| during and after surgery. Consult with your family | | | | would also have gone through three years of |
| doctor on your health and speak with family and | | | | training in general surgery in residency that is |
| friends about the procedure. Get online on the | | | | accredited by the Accreditation Council for |
| internet and join forums and read about | | | | Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Then the |
| experiences of former tummy tuck patients. | | | | surgeon must have successfully completed a |
| One thing that you must also do is to consult with | | | | minimum of two years in a plastic surgery training |
| the actual tummy tuck surgeon. Be honest and | | | | program acknowledged by the ACGME. On top of |
| voice out any expectations that you might have | | | | all that, the surgeon would continue to practice for |
| with regards to the tummy tuck surgery. The | | | | six months where reports are made and pre and |
| surgeon would be able to tell you what you will go | | | | post operative photos are submitted to be |
| through and be able to manage your expectations | | | | approved by a panel of certified plastic surgeons. |
| to a more realistic level. The tummy tuck surgeon | | | | Only by passing a comprehensive oral and written |
| would also be able to advice you whether a | | | | examination would the surgeon them be certified |
| tummy tuck is what you really need. The surgeon | | | | by the Board. |
| could also conclude that you might only need a | | | | With all the proper recognition in place, the |
| mini tummy tuck instead of a full blown one. This | | | | surgeon would be qualified to perform your |
| will reduce your recover time a lot. | | | | tummy tuck. It is then a matter of preference as |
| When choosing a surgeon, accreditation would be | | | | to which surgeon suits your best on terms of |
| the first thing that one looks for. The surgeon | | | | interaction and level of trust. |