Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
What is Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) flattens the abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall.
Women who have had several pregnancies may find the procedure useful for tightening their abdominal muscles and reducing skin. A tummy tuck is also an option for men or women who were once obese and still have excess fat deposits or loose skin around the belly.
There are two types of tummy tuck, and both are usually carried out under general anaesthetic
A partial tummy tuck involves:
- making a large incision (cut) across the lower tummy
- separating the skin from the abdominal wall below the tummy button
- removing excess fat
- cutting away excess skin
- pulling together the remaining skin and stitching it in place
A full tummy tuck involves:
- making a large incision across the lower tummy, from hip to hip, just above the pubic area
- making a second incision to free the belly button from the tissue that surrounds it
- separating the skin from the abdominal wall
- realigning the abdominal muscles
- removing excess fat and skin
- cutting a new hole for the belly button, and stitching this back in place
- pulling together the remaining skin and stitching it in place
The operation can take between two and five hours.
Deciding on Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
If you plan to lose weight Then a tummy tuck also is not for you. A tummy tuck should be a last resort after you’ve tried everything else. It should not be used as an alternative to weight loss.
It’s not the same as liposuction, although you may choose to get liposuction, along with a tummy tuck.
If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for this procedure.
What are the benefits of Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
If you’ve got flab, stretch marks or excess skin in your abdomen that does not improve with diet or exercise.
If the shape of your abdomen has been affected by pregnancy or massive weight loss.
If you feel that your protruding abdomen is unattractive.
If your self-confidence is marred by your stomach contour.
Tummy-tuck (Abdominoplasty) will restore a flat tummy.
You will look better in clothes and swimwear.
You will have a more youthful-looking body.
Tummy tuck treats stretched out abdominal skin.
If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for this procedure.
it is possible to have all of procedures (abdominoplasty with liposuction to abdomen and hips, breast augmentation and liposuction to your thighs) all.procedures performed at one operative setting. The goal for your surgeon is to make sure that all of these.