Tummy Tuck will Give Your Body a Perfect Shape

Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery solution for the removal of excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen to make it more firm. It tightens the muscles and is usually selected by people with loose tissues after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Process of tummy tuck

·         In complete abdominoplasty surgeon makes an incision in abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and contours skin, tissues and muscles. The surgery involves moving the patient’s belly button and the patient will need some drainage tubes under skin for a few days.  

·         Partial abdominoplasty is for patients who have fat accumulation below the navel. It does not involve moving belly button and the surgery takes less time. 

The suitable candidates for tummy tuck:

The suitability criterion for tummy tuck is as follows.

·         A tummy tuck is suitable for individuals who are in good health.

·         Women had a history of several pregnancies may find the procedure useful for tightening their abdominal muscles and reducing skin.

·         A tummy tuck is also an excellent option for men or women who were once obese and still have excess fat deposits or loose skin around belly.

Cost

Cost of abdominoplasty varies from one locale to another. In addition to the area, it depends on a variety of factor like age of the patient, weight and medical history. Some doctors also require follow-up visits to observe the healing process of patients.

There are variety of factors that the patient must take into consideration before selecting a clinic and deciding for surgery, like pre-operative and post-operative care, anesthesia, medication and facility fees. Often patients require a touch-up or second procedure to achieve the desired results. The original cost of surgery does not include the cost of follow-up visits and surgery.

Recovery period of tummy tuck:

·         Recovery period depends on the surgical technique and other factors. It can prolong to as long as 4 weeks and patients are advised to take rest for at least a portion of this recovery time.

·         Any strenuous activity is advised to be avoided.

·         Bruising and discomfort right after the surgery are common.

·         A supportive abdominal binder can be used to minimize swelling and bruising. It also provides support to the tissues and helps skin in treated area to follow to its new shape.

·         Patients are recommended to avoid all forms of nicotine for at least a month prior to surgery and also during the recovery period.

·         Patient may take 3 to 6 months as recovery period, depending upon the healing process. Scars may appear dark red at first, and then they heal and become thin and silver.

Risks of tummy tuck:

The surgery includes following potential risks.

·         Bleeding

·         Fluid accumulation

·         Numbness in treated area

·         Anesthesia complications

·         Discoloration of skin

·         Fat necrosis( death of fatty tissues in skin)

·         Asymmetry

·         Major wound separation

·         Continuous pain

·         Nerve damage

·         Swelling in legs

·         Hematoma (usually occur in 3 to 4 % of cases)

·         Heavy scars or keloid

·         Seroma

·         Suture rupture