Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tuck surgery or called “abdominoplasty”.
Those who have redundant abdominal skin and muscle relaxation
resulting in bulging of the abdomen, even if they don't have
too much fat, need to have a major operation called the "Tummy
tuck surgery" to cut out excess skin and tighten the muscle.
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This Tummy tuck surgery procedure needs general anesthesia
and hospitalization for a few days.
Some patients also have so much fat that they also need separate
liposuction and tummy tuck procedures. These procedures should
not be combined because it can prolong serum oozing.
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "Tummy tuck surgery,"
is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat
from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles
of the abdominal wall. The Tummy tuck surgery procedure can
dramatically reduce
the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it
does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent
of the original problem and the surgery required to correct
it, can extend from hip to hip.
If you're considering Tummy tuck surgery, this will give you
a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how
it's performed,
and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your
questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and
the surgeon. Please ask your surgeon about anything you don't
understand.
The best candidates for Tummy tuck surgery are men or women
who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large
fat
deposit or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet
or exercise. The Tummy tuck surgery is particularly helpful
to women who, through multiple pregnancies, have stretched
their abdominal
muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to
normal.
Loss of skin elasticity in older patients, which frequently
occurs with slight obesity, can also be improved.
Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone
the Tummy tuck surgery. Also, women who plan future pregnancies
should
wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened
during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you
have
scarring from previous abdominal surgery, your doctor may recommend
against Tummy tuck surgeryor may caution you that scars could
be
unusually prominent.
Tummy tuck surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence,
but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal,
or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you
decide
to have Tummy tuck surgery, think carefully about your
expectations and discuss them with your plastic surgeon.
For tummy tuck surgery, we normally use local anesthesia, combined
with a sedative to make you drowsy. You'll be awake but relaxed,
and your abdominal region will be insensitive to pain. (However,
you may feel some tugging or occasional discomfort).
Preparation
Before operation, please inform us if there are any allergies
or serious medical conditions. Also please inform us all medication
that you are taking.
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