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tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that tightens abdominal muscles and gets rid of excess skin and fat.
Tummy tuck surgery is usually fit for patients with loose tissues after pregnancy or individuals with sagging after major weight loss.
Scars will result from any plastic surgery procedure that involves incisions and a tummy tuck surgery is no different. A scar will result from the tummy tuck that extends across the lower part of the abdomen and in some cases around the belly button. Different people will experience a better healing process and their scars will be less obvious. Either way, every tummy tuck patient should expect to have some type of scar from the surgery, and although scars do fade with time there will always be some remaining marks. The tummy tuck surgeon will do their best to place the incisions as discreetly as possible in order to try to hide them under a bikini.
Before the tummy tuck surgery you will have a so called "pre-op" visit. During this visit you will be able to discuss your expectations with the surgeon and the surgeon will inform you about the procedure and explain its risks and limitations.
Before the abdominoplasty we will make pictures of the concerning area. The pictures are for the patient's medical report and are subject to the medical confidentiality.
You will also need to have your EGC and blood picture done.
Full tummy tuck usually takes two to five hours, depending on the extent of work required. Mini tummy tuck surgery may take an hour or two.
Most commonly, Dr. Baranski will make a long incision from hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from surrounding tissue. With partial abdominoplasty, the incision is much shorter and the navel may not be moved, although it may be pulled into an unnatural shape as the skin is tightened and stitched.
Next, the tummy tuck surgeon separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to your ribs and lifts a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles in your abdomen. These muscles are tightened by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. This provides a firmer abdominal wall and narrows the waistline.
The skin flap is then stretched down and the extra skin is removed. A new hole is cut for your navel, which is then stitched in place. Finally, the incisions will be stitched, dressings will be applied, and a temporary tube may be inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site.
In partial abdominoplasty, the skin is separated only between the incision line and the navel. This skin flap is stretched down, the excess is removed, and the flap is stitched back into place.
It is important to know the risks involved with any surgical procedure and your tummy tuck surgeon should be willing and expected to review and discuss the risks with you. The benefits of a tummy tuck can be very rewarding as long as every patient understands that there is always the possibility of complication. The surgeon will perform a thorough medical examination of the patient prior to the tummy tuck to identify if that patient has a higher risk for any potential complications. Be one of the thousands of patients that enjoy the results of a tummy tuck every year by consulting with a qualified and expert tummy tuck surgeon.
Anesthesia is administered for a tummy tuck and carries its own risks. Following a tummy tuck the risk of infection and blood clots can occur. Avoiding blood clots can occur by making sure to move around as soon as possible following the tummy tuck. Certain conditions, like poor healing, may require an additional operation and this is a good topic to address to your tummy tuck surgeon prior to the surgery. The contact information we have provided is for an expert plastic surgeon that has been trained and invaluable experience in handling tummy tucks and will provide instruction and guidelines to best avoid the risk of complication.
After a tummy tuck procedure there will probably be a moderate amount of discomfort. Some people will be released within a couple hours of their tummy tuck procedure, but some people may stay in the facility overnight depending on the extent of work performed. The amount of discomfort experienced after a tummy tuck procedure depends greatly on how tightly the inner girdle area is made. The tummy tuck surgeon will give the patient instructions and the patient should begin to move around as soon as possible. Exercise will help healing by reducing swelling and reducing the risk of blood clots.
Returning to work can usually occur about 1-2 weeks after the tummy tuck, but high activity should be avoided for a month. Everyone's individual healing time will vary so the tummy tuck surgeon will be able to instruct the patient based on his or her progress.
Abdominal numbness can last for six months or even longer in some instances but will pass. There may be some swelling that should also pass within a few days. The stitches from the tummy tuck procedure will be removed around a week's time, and deeper sutures will be removed in a few weeks.
Scars will result from any plastic surgery procedure that involves incisions and a tummy tuck surgery is no different. A scar will result from the tummy tuck that extends across the lower part of the abdomen and in some cases around the belly button. Different people will experience a better healing process and their scars will be less obvious. Either way, every tummy tuck patient should expect to have some type of scar from the surgery, and although scars do fade with time there will always be some remaining marks. The tummy tuck surgeon will do their best to place the incisions as discreetly as possible in order to try to hide them under a bikini.
The tummy tuck scars may go through a period where they worsen in the months following the surgical procedure, but tummy tuck patients should allow 9-12 months for the scars to flatten out and for the colour to fade.
Choosing to get a tummy tuck surgery is often very rewarding for the patients. The results can be very significant and the patient will be pleased with their new flatter stomach. Many people are frustrated with their stomach shape due to their weakened abdominal muscles or excess skin and are able to achieve the desired shape and form. It can take a few weeks to a couple of months to feel normal again after a tummy tuck procedure. Tummy tuck procedures are normally long-lasting if a healthy diet and regular exercise is maintained.
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