A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure to enhance the abdominal appearance by
making the abdomen thinner and more firm.
During abdominoplasty all the excess abdominal skin and fat are removed from the area.
Connective tissue in the abdomen is tightened with sutures and the remaining skin is
repositioned to create a more toned look.
Then reposition of the skin around bellybutton. Bellybutton will be brought out
through a small incision and sutured in its normal position. The incision from hip to
hip above the pubic hair will be stitched together and will leave a scar that falls along
the natural crease within the bikini line. Tummy tuck performed in those with excess
abdominal fat, skin or a weak lower abdominal wall.
Why Tummy Tuck
Number of reasons might lead performing tummy tuck ranging from excess fat, poor
elasticity of the skin to weakened connective tissue in the abdomen. Because of
significant changes in weight, pregnancy, abdominal surgery, C-section.
A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat, and tighten weak fascia. A tummy
tuck can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the
bellybutton. However, a tummy tuck won’t correct stretch marks outside of this area.
Not everyone is allowed to undergo tummy tuck surgery.
Any Patient planning to lose a significant amount of weight, considering future
pregnancy, suffering from heart disease or diabetes, obese with BMI greater than 30.
After Tummy Tuck
After a tummy tuck, abdominal incision and bellybutton will likely be covered with
surgical dressing. Small tubes might be placed along the incision site to drain any excess blood or fluid. You’ll wear a supportive abdominal garment for about six weeks after your tummy tuck, it helps prevent fluid buildup and provides abdominal support.
you’ll need to be careful the first weeks after the surgery. Avoid quickly bending at the
waist to prevent the reopening of the wound.
The Final Result
When excess skin and fat are removed, your abdominal wall will strengthen and a tummy tuck can give your abdomen a more toned and slimmer appearance. If you maintain a stable weight, tummy tuck results are usually long lasting.