Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
"Abdominoplasty,” commonly referred to as Tummy Tuck is a
surgical procedure designed to flatten the abdomen by removing
excess skin and fat, tightening the muscles of the abdominal
wall to achieve a smoother, flatter appearance. Tummy tucks can
dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. The
resulting scar is permanent but can be hidden below the bikini
line.
A tummy tuck may dramatically tighten the abdominal muscles as
well as remove sagging, excess skin and accumulated fatty
tissue. as an added benefit of tummy tuck, not only will the
abdominal region be firmer and flatter, but the waist will be
smaller as well. Tummy tuck is usually long lasting if the
patient follows a balanced diet and regularly exercises.
Most tummy tuck procedures are performed under general
anesthesia. Lately, ummy tucks are combined with Liposuction and
can be performed under local ansthesia. In what many surgeons
refer to as a full tummy tuck procedure, a surgical incision is
made across the lower abdomen right above the pubic area.
Following the creation of this initial incision, a second
incision is made around the patient's belly button as a means of
loosening the surrounding skin. Next, the patient's skin is
separated from the wall of abdomen. Following this surgical
maneuver, the surgeon pulls the loose abdominal muscles from the
left and right flanks and sutures them together This action
results in tighter abdominal muscles, creating a stronger,
firmer abdominal wall as well as a smaller waist. Directly after
the tightening and suturing of the abdominal muscles, excess
skin is removed and a new opening is made in the correct
position for the belly button.
It takes 2 to 5 hours. A partial tummy tuck may take 1 to 2
hours. Patients may go back to work 2 to 4 weeks. However fading
and flattening of scars is between 3 months and 2 years.
Tummy Tuck surgery (Before & After)

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