TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURES
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ABDOMINOPLASTY
An abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and skin is removed and muscles, which have become weakened over time, are repaired giving the patient a trim, smoother looking mid-section. This is usually done for women with overhanging sheats of fat in the abdominal area. These women are fairly slim in the other areas of the body, but however harbor a lot of fat in the abdomen. Some of the most common reasons for this include age, genetics and pregnancy. This fat deposition does not come down in spite of exercises..
A tummy tuck procedure works well in conjunction with liposuction to treat difficult fatty deposits that diet and exercise cannot target. However, a tummy tuck will not affect or correct stomach scarring, such as stretch marks. Although there may be some improvement in the areas where excess skin has been removed, these areas are generally below the navel.
A tummy tuck procedure works well in conjunction with liposuction to treat difficult fatty deposits that diet and exercise cannot target. However, a tummy tuck will not affect or correct stomach scarring, such as stretch marks. Although there may be some improvement in the areas where excess skin has been removed, these areas are generally below the navel.
Techniques
A tummy tuck usually requires a low horizontal incision just above the pubic area. The length of the incision depends on how much skin must be removed. Once the incision is made, the surgeon tightens the muscles around the abdominal wall and trims away loose skin around the lower abdomen. In some cases, the procedure may be performed with an endoscopic instrument through tiny incisions instead. Liposuction is sometimes performed in conjunction with tummy tuck.
The results of abdominoplasty can be long-lasting if you maintain your diet and exercise on a regular basis.
The results of abdominoplasty can be long-lasting if you maintain your diet and exercise on a regular basis.
Recovery after Abdominoplasty
- Surgical drains are usually removed in five to seven days.
- Sutures are self-dissolving. Returning to work may occur after two to four weeks.
- A gradual return to exercise helps aid healing.
- Scars may lighten after six to nine months; scars are not visible under bathing suits.
Should You Combine Liposuction with Tummy Tuck Treatment?
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Liposuction uses suction to remove isolated pockets of subcutaneous fat that aren’t responding to diet and exercise. On the other hand, Tummy Tuck removes excess skin and tightens loose or separated abdominal muscles.
- The most notable benefit of adding liposuction to your tummy tuck is that exercise-resistant fat can be reduced concurrently with eliminating loose skin and repairing muscle tissue.
- With a combined treatment of tummy tuck and liposuction, it produces more optimal body contouring results.