Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck, also known as Abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that flattens the abdomen by removing extra fat and skin. It also tightens the muscles in abdominal wall and can remove stretch marks in your lower abdomen. Abdominoplasty is a major surgery, so thorough analysis should be done before opting for this procedure.

Why is it considered?

You may need abdominoplasty for many reasons, including:

• If you desire aesthetic improvement of your protruding abdomen.
• If the abdominal muscles or skin is stretched following pregnancy.
• For obese people who have lost elasticity in their skin.
• If flab, excess skin and stretch marks have not responded well to diet and exercise.

Procedure

Tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia which will put you to sleep during the operation. There are two types of tummy tuck procedures. It is important to consult the doctor to understand which one is more appropriate for you. These two types include:

Complete abdominoplasty

In this procedure, an incision is made across the lower tummy, just above the pubic area, that extends from hip to hip. Another incision will be made around the navel, to free it from the surrounding tissues. Then, your surgeon will shape and remove excess fat, skin and tissue. Drainage tube will be attached to your skin for some days.

Partial abdominoplasty

Partial abdominoplasty or mini abdominoplasty is performed for removal of excess fat around the navel area. During this procedure, your belly button will not be moved and single incision will be made in the pubic area. Skin will be separated from the abdominal wall below the belly button, thus removing extra fat and skin.

After surgery

• After surgery, it might take you 5-6 weeks to fully recover and to see its full effects.
• Patient should avoid strenuous activity and lifting heavy objects after the surgery.
• You might feel slight pain, which could be controlled by medications recommended by the doctor.

Complications/ Side effects

Every surgery comes with some risks, there are certain risks associated with abdominoplasty too. These include:

• Patient will be left with a scar at the operated site.
• Hematoma (bleeding) around the surgical site.
• Patient might feel pain and discomfort around the incision site.
• Numbness in the skin
• Excess fluid accumulation underneath the skin, it may require aspiration.

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