WHAT IS IT ?
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the
abdomen. During a tummy tuck excess skin and fat are removed from the
abdomen.Also the lax abdominal wall is tightened to flatten the bulge.
HOW IS THE PROCEDURE ?
This procedure takes about 2 – 3 hours and is performed under general/epidural anaesthesia.
There are mainly two types of a tummy tuck.
Complete abdominoplasty. The surgeon will cut your abdomen
from hipbone to hipbone and then contour the skin, tissue, and
muscle as needed. The surgery will involve moving your belly button,
and you may need drainage tubes under your skin for a few days.
Partial abdominoplasty. Mini-abdominoplasties are often done on
people whose fat deposits are located below the navel. During this
procedure, the surgeon most likely will not move your belly button.
HOW IS THE RECOVERY ?
Complete recovery from surgery is by three weeks. Mild to moderate discomfort is
present up to 3 weeks which can be very well taken care of with pain medications.
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