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Abdominoplasty, also known as the 'Tummy Tuck' operation is one of the aesthetic surgries that has gained popularity in the last few decades. Some might be familiar with the term ‘Mommy Make Over Surgery’ where it is combined with breast lift or liposuction. This simple surgery removes the excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall while strengthening the wall musculature as well as fascia from inside.
Do I need a Tummy Tuck?
Abdominoplasty is indicated to be performed only if you have:
• A lax abdominal wall
• Excess abdominal skin
• Stretch marks over abdomen ( Abdominal striae)
• Specific medical conditions like Diastasis Recti ( Congenital seperation of abdominal wall muscle called Rectus Abdominis)
• Sometimes as a part of Body contouring.
Who Are the Best Candidates For a Tummy Tuck?
A Tummy Tuck operation will be most effective in a person who has a normal Body Mass Index( height and weight within the normal range), moderate excess of visible belly fat with slight abdominal wall laxity. The post operative success rate will be high if the patient is not planning for further pregnancies.
Who Should Not Consider a Tummy Tuck?
Contraindications to abdominoplasty include right, left, or bilateral upper quadrant scars (relative); severe comorbid conditions (eg, heart disease, diabetes, morbid obesity, cigarette smoking); future plans for pregnancy (relative); a history of thromboembolic disease (relative); morbid obesity (BMI >40); and unrealistic patient expectations.
Do I Have a Choice According to my Belly Size?
Yes, there is a choice. Many prospective patients for abdminoplasty hardly know that there 3 types of tummy tuck operations available to choose from.
1. The Mini Abdominoplasty
2. The Standard Abdominoplasty
3. The Extended Abdominoplasty
The mini Tummy Tuck is best suited if you are otherwise slim and there is just a minimal excess of abdominal fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.
The Standard Tummy Tuck operation is chosen by those who have a sizable belly fat.
For patients with a greater amount of loose, sagging skin on their abdomen, as well as on their hips and on the sides of their lower back, the extended tummy tuck is the most appropriate procedure choice.
What is Done During the Surgery?
In extended tummy tuck surgery, a long incision is made in the abdominal area that reaches around the hips to the lower back. Extended tummy tucks almost always require liposuction to remove excess fat cells and drain extra fluids.
The plastic surgeon then tightens muscles in the abdomen and around the hips, and removes any unnecessary loose skin before suturing the incision.
For the traditional tummy tuck, the surgical incision is slightly larger, usually running in a straight line between the hip bones. Again, minor liposuction may be used to assist with any fat removal before the surgeon tightens the abdominal muscles and closes the incision
Mini tummy tuck surgeons will make an incision in the lower abdominal wall that reaches to the navel. Because this surgery is on a smaller scale than traditional tummy tucks, the navel itself usually doesn't have to be repositioned during the procedure.
Immediately Following Surgery
You may go home several hours after surgery or spend a day or two in the hospital, depending on the extent of your procedure and the plan developed with your doctor. In general, you should walk around as soon as possible after surgery to reduce abdominal swelling. You may feel some pain and notice the swelling for the first few days after surgery; the pain will be controlled by medicine.
After a Few Weeks
Normally, your stitches will be removed within a week after surgery, though deeper sutures aren’t removed until two or three weeks after. You may also wear a support garment for few weeks to reduce swelling. You should be able to go back to work between two and four weeks after surgery.
Healing is Slow - But Results are Great
Healing from abdominal surgery is slow and gradual and complete healing may take several months. How fast you recover depends in part on how extensive a procedure you had and your general physical condition. It will take about nine months to a year for your scars to get smoother, lighter and less noticeable. For several months after surgery they may even seem to be getting worse. This is normal.
It is quite normal for people to experience a slight loss of enthusiasm for a while after plastic surgery, especially in the early days when the results of the surgery aren’t apparent. This will pass. Concentrate on why you chose to have the surgery. If you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.
Tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty, also known as the 'Tummy Tuck' operation is one of the aesthetic surgries that has gained popularity in the last few decades. Some might be familiar with the term ‘Mommy Make Over Surgery’ where it is combined with breast lift or liposuction. This simple surgery removes the excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall while strengthening the wall musculature as well as fascia from inside.
Do I need a Tummy Tuck?
Abdominoplasty is indicated to be performed only if you have:
• A lax abdominal wall
• Excess abdominal skin
• Stretch marks over abdomen ( Abdominal striae)
• Specific medical conditions like Diastasis Recti ( Congenital seperation of abdominal wall muscle called Rectus Abdominis)
• Sometimes as a part of Body contouring.
Who Are the Best Candidates For a Tummy Tuck?
A Tummy Tuck operation will be most effective in a person who has a normal Body Mass Index( height and weight within the normal range), moderate excess of visible belly fat with slight abdominal wall laxity. The post operative success rate will be high if the patient is not planning for further pregnancies.
Who Should Not Consider a Tummy Tuck?
Contraindications to abdominoplasty include right, left, or bilateral upper quadrant scars (relative); severe comorbid conditions (eg, heart disease, diabetes, morbid obesity, cigarette smoking); future plans for pregnancy (relative); a history of thromboembolic disease (relative); morbid obesity (BMI >40); and unrealistic patient expectations.
Do I Have a Choice According to my Belly Size?
Yes, there is a choice. Many prospective patients for abdminoplasty hardly know that there 3 types of tummy tuck operations available to choose from.
1. The Mini Abdominoplasty
2. The Standard Abdominoplasty
3. The Extended Abdominoplasty
The mini Tummy Tuck is best suited if you are otherwise slim and there is just a minimal excess of abdominal fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.
The Standard Tummy Tuck operation is chosen by those who have a sizable belly fat.
For patients with a greater amount of loose, sagging skin on their abdomen, as well as on their hips and on the sides of their lower back, the extended tummy tuck is the most appropriate procedure choice.
What is Done During the Surgery?
In extended tummy tuck surgery, a long incision is made in the abdominal area that reaches around the hips to the lower back. Extended tummy tucks almost always require liposuction to remove excess fat cells and drain extra fluids.
The plastic surgeon then tightens muscles in the abdomen and around the hips, and removes any unnecessary loose skin before suturing the incision.
For the traditional tummy tuck, the surgical incision is slightly larger, usually running in a straight line between the hip bones. Again, minor liposuction may be used to assist with any fat removal before the surgeon tightens the abdominal muscles and closes the incision
Mini tummy tuck surgeons will make an incision in the lower abdominal wall that reaches to the navel. Because this surgery is on a smaller scale than traditional tummy tucks, the navel itself usually doesn't have to be repositioned during the procedure.
Immediately Following Surgery
You may go home several hours after surgery or spend a day or two in the hospital, depending on the extent of your procedure and the plan developed with your doctor. In general, you should walk around as soon as possible after surgery to reduce abdominal swelling. You may feel some pain and notice the swelling for the first few days after surgery; the pain will be controlled by medicine.
After a Few Weeks
Normally, your stitches will be removed within a week after surgery, though deeper sutures aren’t removed until two or three weeks after. You may also wear a support garment for few weeks to reduce swelling. You should be able to go back to work between two and four weeks after surgery.
Healing is Slow - But Results are Great
Healing from abdominal surgery is slow and gradual and complete healing may take several months. How fast you recover depends in part on how extensive a procedure you had and your general physical condition. It will take about nine months to a year for your scars to get smoother, lighter and less noticeable. For several months after surgery they may even seem to be getting worse. This is normal.
It is quite normal for people to experience a slight loss of enthusiasm for a while after plastic surgery, especially in the early days when the results of the surgery aren’t apparent. This will pass. Concentrate on why you chose to have the surgery. If you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.
Tummy tuck