Abdominoplasty, what about this surgery flat stomach?

Ah, a flat stomach ... Who does not dream? Unfortunately, this is an area of ​​the body that is difficult to correct. And many women, looking for a definitive and radical solution, eventually whether the tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is not their solution. Warning, this choice should not be done without careful consideration ... 

Abdominoplasty, tummy tuck: the "very" serious for a flat stomach 

The tummy tuck is a major operation. It is usually recommended for people who have gained and lost a lot of weight, or had one or more pregnancies, and whose belly remained distorted: stretched skin, stretch marks, skin folds that fall "in apron" on the pubis, etc. .

The tummy tuck is recommended for obese people for whom surgery is risky in general: better start losing pounds.

The tummy tuck is to remove the most damaged skin of the abdomen portions. The surgeon then tightens the remaining skin for a smooth, flat belly.

Incidentally, the navel should generally be repositioned, that is to say, it is cut and sewn in the right place. The scar is important, usually several tens of centimeters, but located in a relatively quiet area (in the lower abdomen, the pubic hairline and into the hollow of the groin).

Abdominoplasty is often combined with small complementary procedures: liposuction to remove any localized fat deposits on the stomach but have not been removed by the tummy tuck, and intervention on the abdominal muscles, which are also sometimes weakened by pregnancy.

Everything can be done during the same operation.

Flat stomach surgery: important suites

We see a tummy tuck is not an intervention without consequences.

It takes two days to a week of hospitalization, bandages for about two weeks and wearing a jacket that is used to reduce edema (swelling due to the aggression of the surgery) for at least six weeks.

You do not observe the results of the tummy tuck when you leave the operating room. Before you get a good idea of ​​the "new stomach", it is necessary that the swelling and bruises subside.

The scar from the tummy tuck, she moves more slowly: it is only a year later she began to have its final appearance.

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What our teeth turn yellow?

Beautiful teeth, aligned and very white, everyone dreams, but often we are disappointed by the brilliance of our smile. What makes my teeth yellow? And how to keep good teeth white? 

The bad habits that make teeth yellow 

Guilty No.1 yellowing teeth cigarette course. Indeed, nicotine in cigarettes and inhaled, has a yellowish color, which is transferred to the teeth over the days.

Some foods are also well known to discolour teeth.

It is most often cited as coffee and tea, but they are not the only ones involved. Regular consumption of all the colorful foods (red wine, red fruit, some sodas) can have the same result.

In addition, eating regularly acidic foods (especially citrus and sodas) use tooth enamel. But it is the enamel that gives them their whiteness: it covers the dentin is darker in color. A thinned enamel will therefore also make yellow or yellowish teeth.

Drugs that change the color of teeth 

This is not the most common causes of yellow teeth, but be aware that some antibiotics can affect the color of teeth.

Antibiotics tetracycline and are not recommended for pregnant women and for children until their enamel is finally formed (about eight years). They may give a yellow or grayish teeth, even final.

Another antibiotic used much more often, amoxicillin, can also discolour teeth. This coloration is usually reversible brushing time, but some people find that the color change is maintained. And for very young children (nine months before) it is not impossible that the permanent teeth are affected.

These risks do not materialize, however, for all patients. They must also be evaluated against the disease that these antibiotics should treat! Do not hesitate to talk with your doctor.

How to avoid having yellow teeth? 

First, note that this is not always possible. Just like our skin or the color of our hair, the color of our teeth is genetically determined. However, losing the habits listed above will allow you to maintain maximum whiteness you naturally.

Your dental hygiene can also make a difference. The plaque also has a yellowish color. Brushing twice a day and regular descaling your dentist will make your teeth whiter.

But beware: the excess night! In fact, brushing too hard or awkwardly will decrease the enamel layer and thus make your teeth yellow.

So remember two rules brushing: 

Take your time: it takes two minutes to brush your teeth properly. Press harder for less time does not achieve a good result, and will not qu'abîmer enamel.

If you brush your teeth right after a meal, it is necessary to reduce acid attacks: a chew gum, or drink a glass of water. Indeed, the enamel is weakened by the acid. If you brush immediately after eating, it will be even more damaged.

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