The Benefits of a Mini Tummy Tuck Versus a Full Tummy Tuck

The abdomen can be one of the hardest areas to target for weight loss. Even if you do succeed in losing a substantial amount of weight through diet and exercise, the skin around your middle may still sag and look unsightly. Whether this has happened to you due to pregnancy or obesity, a tummy tuck may be the right solution for you.

There is nothing more frustrating than losing a large amount of weight and being stuck with the sagging skin that can result, says Dr. Mandraccia, a well-known plastic surgeon in Bonita Springs, Florida. In many cases, cosmetic surgery is the only way to get rid of the remaining loose skin and start enjoying the body youve worked so hard for.

Tummy tucks, also called abdominoplasties, are performed to remove excess fatty tissue and skin from the abdominal region. They are extremely common in the world of plastic surgery - in fact, they were one of the top five cosmetic procedures performed in 2004. There are several types of tummy tucks that patients can research and select from. Two of the most common are mini tummy tucks and full tummy tucks.

Mini Tummy Tucks

Mini tummy tucks are generally used for patients who have a minimal to moderate amount of loose skin and fatty tissue to be removed. The procedure starts when your cosmetic surgeon creates a small, horizontal incision above the pubic area, and if necessary, one around your belly button. Through the incisions, unwanted fat can be removed, the abdominal muscle will be tightened and excess skin will be removed. After this takes place, the remaining skin is sutured back together.

Full Tummy Tucks

Fully tummy tucks are usually recommended for patients who have a substantial amount of fatty tissue and skin that needs to be removed. The primary incision for a full tummy tuck will extend from one hip to the other and is placed low on the abdomen so the scar can be covered by a bathing suit or underwear. The second incision will go around your belly button and your actual belly button will be re-attached to a new location at the end of your surgery. Through these incisions, your surgeon will remove all unwanted fat and skin and then tighten up your abdominal muscles before re-attaching your belly button and closing the incisions.

In order to find out if one of these procedures is right for you, you will need to schedule a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon. If you are located Fort Myers, Florida area, you can schedule a private consultation with Dr. Mandraccia in his Bonita Springs office. During your appointment, you can discuss your plastic surgery goals with Dr. Mandraccia and he can recommend the best of course of action.

To learn more about the benefits, risks and recovery periods associated with mini and full tummy tucks online, please visit http://www.mandraccia.com/.

7 Products That Make Hair Care Easy

Hair salons are not always needed because easy home hair care is possible. There are good products for all types of hair, so you must establish exactly what type you have to help with the correct product choices. There are 7 products for a home hair care strategy.

Firstly, obtain a good quality brush. Choose one that will not damage your hair. The best is one with a rubber base and boar's head bristles. It has flexibility and is gentle on the hair being brushed. A good quality brush will not break, pull or tear your hair.

Secondly, use only shampoos and conditioners suitable for your hair type. Shampoo washes out dirt and excess oil. Oil in the scalp is a natural conditioner, produced by glands close to the base of hair follicles. Beware of misleading advertisements. Read the labels on the products and you will not go wrong.

Excessive washing and rinsing can be detrimental. Avoid stripping your hair of natural oils and nutrients. Correct conditioner choice is critical as it protects your hair from hair dryer damage, vigorous brushing and other environmental toxins. Conditioners moisturize and hydrate hair resulting in fewer tangles. Fine, straight hair requires a conditioner at least every other washing while curly or coarse hair requires conditioning every day and a hot oil treatment once monthly.

Thirdly, get a wide toothed comb for combing wet hair. It is gentle and helps detangle the hair, causing no damage. Keep brushes away from wet hair.

Fourth on the list is a good shine serum for a shiny head of hair. If you have curly hair that reflects light well, or fine straight hair that may get weighed down by the product, you may not want to use it.

Number five is a good blow dryer with enough strength to speed up the drying process to avoid exposing your hair to damaging heat for too long. Thick hair needs a blow dryer with 1875 watts and fine hair around 1500 watts.

Sixth are mousses, balms and agents to remove the frizz in your hair. It helps keep shiny healthy hair under control and stops it from reacting badly to changing conditions during the day such as heat, humidity and activity level. If used correctly, a mousse for extra volume, a straightening balm or an anti-frizz agent will keep your hair looking the way you want it to look all day long.

Lastly, hairspray products help you manage your hair and keep it in place during bouts of humidity and heat and protect it from UV rays. Use soft and flexible formulas that will hold your hair in place and protect it. For extra body you can lift your hair in sections and spray close to the roots, using the product more like a mousse than a hairspray.

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