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| Length
of procedure: |
2
to 3 hour |
| Hospital
stay: |
2
night ( day case in selected cases) |
| Aneasthesia: |
GA |
| Recovery
period: |
4
to 3 weeks |
Abdominoplasty
or tummy tuck can help to improve the appearance of the abdominal
(tummy) area. Pregnancy, previous surgery or dramatic weight
changes, can cause excess accumulation of fat or skin around
the abdomen, which can lead to both physical discomfort and
uneasiness about the appearance of the body. The appearance
of the abdomen can be changed with a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty
to a leaner shape which would fit better into clothes.
The abdominoplasty procedure (Tummy Tuck) requires the plastic
surgeon to make an incision extending from hipbone to hipbone.
The surgeon lifts the skin and fat to reveal the underlying
muscle. He may stitch the muscle together and then stretch
the skin back over the new, firmer muscle, removing excess
skin and fat. In cases where fat is concentrated in the lower
abdomen, a mini tummy tuck, or partial abdominoplasty, may
be an option. In this procedure at our practice, a smaller
incision can be used.
While
the tummy tuck will result in scarring, the surgeon will try
and make sure that this scarring is as inconspicuous as possible.
Directly following the procedure, patients experience some
pain, soreness, swelling, or bruising around the abdomen.
Complications include haematoma, infection, loss of skin,
wide or lumpy scars, loss of sensation in lower abdomen and
upper thighs, dog ears (folds of tissue at ends of scars).
All
surgical procedures carry certain risks and there are limitations
of what can be achieved. A full and frank discussion with
the surgeon is the only way to gain a clear insight into the
procedure and allow you to make an informed decision about
your surgery.
Tummy
Tuck Examples - Before and After Photos
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