Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure to redesign the appearance and shape of the abdomen. This procedure includes removing the excess skin and fat in the abdomen area and tightening connective tissue with sutures, adjusting the remaining skin to have a smoother, firmer look. Basically tummy tuck boosts your body image. Abdominoplasty is recommended to those having excess skin or fat and weakened muscles in the abdominal area.
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Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure to redesign the appearance and shape of the abdomen. This procedure includes removing the excess skin and fat in the abdomen area and tightening connective tissue with sutures, adjusting the remaining skin to have a smoother, firmer look. Basically tummy tuck boosts your body image. Abdominoplasty is recommended to those having excess skin or fat and weakened muscles in the abdominal area.
Symptoms of Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
Symptoms
Excess fat or skin, loose and sagging skin, and weakened connective tissue in abdominal area occur in the following conditions
Significant weight lossPregnancyAgingNatural body typeTypes of conditions
There are 0 main types of Abdominoplasty
RESTRICTIONS
Surgeons won't recommend abdominoplasty in the following situations:
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Planning to lose a significant amount of weight
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Planning pregnancy in the future
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Having BMI (Body Mass Index) more than 30
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Having smoking habits
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Having significant scar tissue caused by any previous abdominal surgery
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Having a severe chronic conditions including diabetes and heart diseases
PROCEDURE
Plastic surgeons make a horizontal incision made between your hip bones/belly button and the bikini line to access the underlying abdominal tissues and muscles. Excess skin and fat will be then removed. Afterwards connective tissue lying over the abdominal muscles are tightened into a solid position.
The belly button may be repositioned, if necessary to have a natural look. The incision will be stitched together, leaving a scar along within the bikini line after pulling the remaining skin down and trimming.
RISKS
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Seroma: Fluid accumulation beneath skin can be reduced by leaving drainage tubes after surgery.
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Poor wound healing: Poor healing and separation may happen in the incision line. Antibiotics will be given to avoid infections.
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Scarring: The incision scar is permanent.
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Tissue damage: During the procedure, the fatty tissue deep inside the skin may get damaged, and may need a surgical touch-up for healing.
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Reduced sensation in skin: Repositioning of your abdominal tissues possibly can affect the nerves in the abdominal area. In result, patients may experience reduced sensation and numbness. Anyway it declines after few months.
RECOVERY
Swelling, discomfort, and temporary numbness are normal after surgery. Your doctor will guide you how to empty & take care of the drainage tubes left in place for some days after surgery. An abdominal binder (a supportive abdominal garment) must be worn on for six weeks after the surgery.
Scar care instructions will be explained to you. Patients have to avoid heavy physical works, movements like bending at the waist, positions that strain the incision line for a few weeks. Monitoring of the recovery progress needs to be ensured with regular checkups with your doctor.
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Cost estimation
Learn about the expenses involved in the procedure and what factors affect them.
The cost of tummy tuck differs depending on various factors such as the plastic surgeon's expertise, geographical location, the amount of work involved in the procedure for the patient, and other fees for anesthesia & post surgery care impact the cost of the treatment. Abdominoplasty treatment in India typically costs 1 lakh to 3 lakh rupees or more.
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Commonly Asked Questions
How long does the result of tummy tuck last?
The result of the abdominoplasty can be maintained with stable weight, regular exercise and a balanced diet. Fluctuations in weight, pregnancy can affect the outcome.
Will the incision line scar disappear?
No. It may fade over time. It is crucial to follow scar care instructions properly after surgery.
Can tummy tuck remove stretch marks?
Stretch marks below your belly button may be removed along with excess skin during the procedure.
Is abdominoplasty suitable for weight loss?
Abdominoplasty is a body shaping surgery to remove excess skin, fat, and tighten muscles in the abdominal area. It is for those who reduced weight to an ideal point but having loose, sagging skin in the abdominal area.
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