TUMMY TUCK

The medical term for the "tummy tuck" is abdominoplasty and is a cosmetic surgery operation where surplus fatty tissue is removed to make the abdomen less flabby and to remove excess folds have skin. In addition, the process involves tightening the muscle and front of the abdominal wall and the surgery is commonly sought by women who have lost shape after pregnancy or by people of both sexes who have saggy tummies arising from an earlier significant loss of weight.

Tummy Tuck Procedure

Tummy tuck operations will always vary in terms of the extent of tissue that needs to be removed and a full procedure will typically last for between two to four hours, depending on the complexity. A less extensive tummy tuck operation - otherwise known as a mini tummy tuck - can usually performed in anything from one to two hours.

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This involves an incision from each hip just above the pubic area; then a second incision is then made to free up the belly button from the surrounding skin; the skin is then removed from the abdominal wall to allow the muscles and front area to be tightened. The muscles in the abdomen are then tightened with stitches; the skin and fat are then tightened by cutting away the surplus; the previous navel stalk is then brought forward out of a fresh incision and the stitched into its new position; in some cases, a modest amount of liposuction is performed to improve the shape of the abdomen; finally, a dressing or a compression garment is applied to the wound and surplus body fluids are drained from the area.

Partial Tummy Tuck operation

This involves a much smaller incision; then the skin and fat located in the lower abdomen are removed to a more limited extent and after removing unwanted skin, the remaining skin is stretched; In some cases the navel stalk is split from the muscle underneath and the belly button is moved lower down; Occasionally, a small amount of the tummy wall is then tightened; In a few cases, liposuction is utilised to improve the shape of the abdomen. The area is then stitched back together.

Tummy Tuck Recovery

The length of the patient's recovery all depends on the extent of the surgery, together with a number of other variables which your physician will explain. Generally, considering that this is fairly major surgery, the recovery time can take from between one to four weeks. During this period of rehabilitation, patients are told to take it very easy and to remain at home for part of the recovery period. For the first week or so, there will be bruising, swelling and some discomfort. A compression garment will reduce the local swelling and provides essential support for the recovering tissues.

Cost of Tummy Tucks

Tummy tuck costs can vary considerably and will vary between different countries and the extent of the operation itself. As a rough guide, you can expect to pay a minimum of 5,000 USD and at the high end as much as 25,000 USD for the best physicians who are in great demand because of their skills.

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