Tummy Tuck (also known as Abdominoplasty) can be classified as a surgery that is effective to flatten the abdomen by removing extra skin and fat. It tightens muscles in the abdominal wall so that you can experience an overall better physical appearance.

About the Treatment

1. What is the proc

Tummy Tuck (also known as Abdominoplasty) can be classified as a surgery that is effective to flatten the abdomen by removing extra skin and fat. It tightens muscles in the abdominal wall so that you can experience an overall better physical appearance.

About the Treatment

1. What is the procedure?

During the Tummy Tuck procedure, the surgeon may administer intravenous sedation and general anesthesia for your comfort. A full Abdominoplasty requires a horizontally-oriented inclusion in the area between the belly button and the pubic hairline. It is worth noting here that the length and shape of the incision will be ascertained by the amount and level of excess skin. The surgeon will repair the underlying weakened abdominal muscles once the abdominal skin is lifted. To remove excess skin in the upper abdomen, the surgeon may perform a second incision around the navel.

Once the above activities have been performed, the surgeon may pull down the upper abdominal skin like a window shade. The surgeon will then trim the excess skin and suture the remaining skin together. Thereafter, the belly button is popped through to the surface and then sutured into position. The skin incisions are then closed using skin adhesives, clips, tapes, or sutures. The Tummy Tuck Surgery generally takes about 1-3 hours. Your surgeon may ask you to stay overnight, depending on the case.

2. What are the signs and symptoms?

You may opt for Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck surgery if you are noticing abdominal scars, stubborn belly fat, excess skin around the abdominal area, or loose abdominal muscles.

3. What are the treatment options available?

Before everything, you need to have a word with your surgeon and visit him or her for a comprehensive evaluation and consultation. During the meeting, you should talk about your goals and the benefits and risks of Tummy Tuck surgery.

• Complete abdominoplasty: During this medical procedure, the surgeon will cut the abdomen from one hip bone to the other. Thereafter, the tissue, muscle, and skin will be contoured. The procedure will involve moving the belly button and drainage tubes may be inserted for a few days under the skin.

• Mini or partial abdominoplasty: This medical procedure is generally meant for people whose deposits of fat are located below the navel. The procedure may take up to 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the case, and the surgeon may not move the belly button.

• Circumferential abdominoplasty: During this procedure, the surgeon emphasises on the back area. The surgeon may perform Circumferential abdominoplasty or liposuction of the back if there is a lot of excess fat in the abdomen as well as the back. Circumferential abdominoplasty allows for the removal of both fat and skin from the back and hip areas that, in turn, enhance the shape of the body three-dimensionally.

4. Contraindications

Patients with poor health including uncontrolled diabetes, cirrhosis, or advanced cardiopulmonary disease are poor candidates for this cosmetic procedure. If you're planning to get abdominoplasty, it is highly recommended that you should quit smoking as this procedure requires an adequate blood supply.