If you desire a tighter and flatter abdomen and fail to achieve it through exercise and weight control measures regardless of efforts as individuals, a Tummy Tuck may be appropriate to help achieve your goals. Sometimes individuals of normal body weight and proportion can develop an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. The most common causes of this include heredity, Multiple pregnancies, Prior surgery and significant fluctuations in weight.
In general, a Tummy tuck removes excess fat, loose hanging abdominal skin and in some cases restores weekend or separated muscles. This creates an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer, often enhancing your body image and confidence.
Each year more than 80,000 women and men undergo tummy tuck surgery in America itself.
What does a Tummy Tuck Involve?
You may call it as the "tummy tuck." Abdominoplasty is the removal of excess skin and fat around the mid-section. During abdominoplasty, the procedure involves an incision made from hip-to-hip, followed by a separation of the skin from the stomach muscles, creating a skin flap. The muscles are then tightened, which narrows the waistline and flattens the mid-section. Excess skin is taken away after the flap is folded down and stitched closed. It can give the area around your stomach a more sculpted, shapely image.
A skilled plastic surgeon makes this incision so that the resulting scar is hidden under a bathing suit or by undergarments.
Am I a good candidate?
A tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving their body image and are in good general health overall. The best candidates are :
Women and men, who have a protruding belly, loose hanging abdominal skin and weak abdominal muscles.
Women whose abdomens have been stretched from multiple pregnancies.
Older patients who have lost their skin elasticity
People who have lost a significant amount of weight but are unable to eliminate the extra skin on their stomach.
Time Required for Tummy Tuck:
It can take 2-4 hours performing tummy tuck surgery. Time requirements vary between each situation, depending on the extent of surgery. Bandages are then applied to the area.
In some cases, it is recommended that the tummy tuck be combined with liposuction in order to eliminate localized fat accumulation.
Duration of Treatment Hospital Stay : 04 Days
Is there much discomfort for Tummy Tuck?
As expected, you will have pain and swelling in the days following surgery. The surgeon will offer instructions for easing any pain, and prescription pain medication can be taken to help control it. Soreness may last for several weeks or months.
You may also experience numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for that same time period.
What types of anesthesia is necessary for Tummy Tuck?
The tummy tuck anesthesia of choice is usually general, though local anesthesia with sedation may be used for less extensive surgeries.
What are the temporary Side Effects of Tummy Tuck surgery?
Tummy tuck side effects include temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising.
Recovery Period
Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks More Strenuous Activities: 4 to 6 weeks Fading of Scars: The scars from a tummy tuck may fade slightly, they will never completely disappear. Your surgeon may recommend certain creams or ointments to use after you've completely healed to help
with the scars depending on patients healing process.
Return to Living
Generally, most people love the new look after they've undergone this procedure. However, you may not feel like your normal self for months after the surgery. You've gone through a tremendous amount to make this happen, both emotionally and physically, and it's very important that you follow proper diet and exercise to maintain your new look.
How Long do Tummy Tuck results last?
The result of a tummy tuck is an abdomen that is tight and flat, a waist that is narrow and curvy and thighs and buttocks that are firmer.
Tummy tuck results can be permanent, but are subject to change with future weight fluctuation or pregnancy.
What else can I combine Tummy Tuck with?
For enhanced results, a tummy tuck may be combined with: