What Is a Tummy Tuck Procedure?
During Tummy Tuck, extra abdominal skin, fat, and muscles are removed, and the abdominal muscles that have weakened with time are strengthened and stabilized in the midline. This is done in an effort to give the person a smoother, flatter abdomen.
After the surgery is finished, long-lasting permanent benefits are obtained in tummy tuck aesthetics. Even though the surgery’s benefits are obvious for many years, the abdomen area can suffer if you gain weight quickly, don’t exercise enough, or become pregnant.
Women frequently get tummy tucks and other treatments to trim their abdomens and waists, especially after giving birth. Today, more and more men are requesting tummy tuck surgery.
To remove extra fat that clings to the body despite diet and exercise, a tummy tuck can be done with liposuction.
What Are the Goals of an Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)?
Even the fittest individuals with healthy body weight can have an abdomen that is bulging, sagging in the middle, or both. The most prevalent causes of this are becoming older, fluctuating weight, heredity, previous surgery, or pregnancy. The majority of persons who experience skin elasticity loss favor abdominal surgery.
How Is Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Performed?
The plastic surgeon determines during the appointment whether the patient is fit for tummy tuck aesthetics even though this procedure is typically performed for cosmetic reasons.
There are several ways to perform tummy tuck. According to the doctor’s advice, the procedure that is best for the body structure is chosen. In procedures carried out under general anesthesia, the stages for the approach chosen are followed.
Who is Eligible for Abdominoplasty?
- Individuals whose bodies don’t respond to diet or exercise,
- Those who are losing elasticity,
- Those who have experienced significant weight gain and loss,
- Those who carried extra weight during pregnancy, particularly those whose abdominal muscles have deteriorated as a result of carrying twins or several pregnancies
Who Shouldn’t Have an Abdominoplasty?
Tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss. As a result, it shouldn’t be used as a means of weight loss. In addition, the following circumstances make this operation challenging to carry out:
- Low blood flow-causing vascular occlusions,
- Coronary artery disease, and heart occlusion,
- Diabetes,
- Weak immunity
The vertical muscles that were tightened during this operation can become separated again during pregnancy, so women who plan to become pregnant soon should postpone having this procedure.
What Is Complete Abdominoplasty?
It is suitable for those with significant abdominal tissue elastosis, excess body fat, and abdominal muscle separation.
The nsavel is kept intact by making an incision around it; at the bottom, a lengthy horizontal incision is made, from which extra skin and fat are removed. Internal organs are unaffected unless there is an abdominal wall hernia. Similar to a corset, the muscles of the abdomen above and below the navel are constricted. These procedures offer the biggest change in the contour of the abdomen despite leaving a lengthy horizontal incision.
It is carried out under general anesthesia and necessitates an overnight hospital stay of 2 to 3 days.
What Is A Mini Abdominoplasty (Mini Tummy Tuck)?
Mini tummy tuck is better suited for patients who just have a minimal amount of subabdominal skin drooping. In the course of the procedure, the lower abdomen’s skin and fat are eliminated, and a horizontal suture is created. In comparison to full belly tuck procedures, mini tuck results are less visible and effective. It is carried out under general anesthesia and often necessitates a 2- to 3-day hospital stay.
What Steps Need to Be Taken Prior to Abdominoplasty Procedure?
- If you smoke, you should stop at least one to two weeks before the procedure, and you shouldn’t start smoking again for at least two weeks after the procedure.
- You should stay away from strict diet plans because they can affect the healing process.
- You should avoid overexposing your abdomen to sunlight in particular.
- Your doctor will give you instructions on how to get ready for the procedure, including what to eat, drink, take or not take in terms of vitamins and drugs.
