Many think of plastic surgery to reverse signs of aging with procedures like facelift Bay Area but there are other signs of aging to a woman's body that most women find harder to deal with than worrying about a few wrinkles. A woman's body experiences aging and weight changes differently and harsher than a man's body because of all the hormonal changes that affect a woman's body. Having a children changes a woman's body for ever, and although some women are able to gain their before baby body back most women keep unattractive side affects. One of the biggest concerns after giving birth is the pudgy and saggy abdominal area. Many women experience lose skin and/or abdomen muscles after bearing children and others gain weight in other areas like the thighs and hips. Aside from having an unattractive abdominal area some women find it impossible to rid the excess fat of the inner thighs and hips with exercise.

Areas such as the abdomen, hips and thighs are target area for plastic surgery. A tummy tuck is most often the solution for loose abdomen muscles and stomach. A tummy tuck procedure tightens the abdomen muscles and rids excess skin and fat. Most women who undergo tummy tuck bay area surgeons say are highly satisfied with the results and the discreetness of the scar. The tummy tuck procedure normally takes about two to five hours depending on the extent of the surgery and how much is being removed. First, ones cosmetic surgeon bay area will make a long incision across the abdomen from hip to hip right above the pubic area. Secondly, the surgeon makes a second incision around the belly button removing it from all abdominal tissue. Following the incision, the surgeon then separates the skin from the abdominal wall to the ribs and lifts a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles. The actual tummy tuck procedure is performed when the surgeon tightens the muscles and pulls them close together and stitches them into their new position. This tightening provides a firmer abdominal wall and a thinner waist. The skin flap is stretched down and the excess skin and fat is removed. A new opening is but on the skin for the repositioning of the belly button. The belly button must be repositioned to provide the tummy with a natural look.

A tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction Bay Area surgeons combine the two for the best results possible. Some women chose to have liposuction in areas such as the thighs and hips during their tummy tuck in order to heal faster and look better all together after surgery. Although many people combine plastic surgery procedures for best results one must keep in mind that plastic surgery is surgery like any other and does have risk.