ABDOMINOPLASTY(TUMMY TUCK)

Abdominoplasty

What is A Tummy Tuck? 
A Tummy Tuck is a Plastic Surgery procedure called an Abdominoplasty.
Abdominoplasty also known as "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. Abdominoplasty removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.If you have tried all methods to lose you big tummy and failed even after doing exercise and eating healthy food than Abdominoplasty is will help you .This is big surgery so before going to make any final decision think more than once and when you are confident on your decision then go for Abdominoplasty .But remember it is not alternative to weight loss .Try to lose weight by jogging ,controlling and balancing your daily diet,doing exercise if this not help you then try Abdominoplasty .Abdominoplasty flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall.
Candidacy -Who can undergo Abdominoplasty ?
Abdominoplasty candidates should:

• Be in good general health
• Have loose or droopy skin around the abdomen
• Women who have lose muscles and skin due to multiple pregnancies are good candidates for Abdominoplasty .
• Overweight men and women who have tried all weight losing methods but didn't get any positive response from them can under go Abdominoplasty .
• Carry excess weight in the midsection

Abdominoplasty candidates should not:

• Have serious medical conditions which could be compromised by undergoing a surgical procedure
• Smoke
• Plan to become pregnant

Procedure for Abdominoplasty  and types of abdominoplasty

Depending on your desired result and complexity Abdominoplasty  usually take from 1 hour to 6 hour .There are two options for Abdominoplasty first is Partial Abdominoplasty or mini Abdominoplasty and second is Complete Abdominoplasty  .Your doctor will decide which one is suitable for you.You will receive general anesthesia. This will keep you asleep and pain-free during the procedure. The surgery takes 2 to 6 hours. You can expect to stay in the hospital for 1 to 3 days after surgery.

After you receive anesthesia, your surgeon will make a cut (incision) across your abdomen to open up the area. This cut will be just above your pubic area.

Partial abdominoplasty Procedure -How Partial abdominoplasty is done ?
A partial (or mini) abdominoplasty proceeds as follows:

• A smaller incision is made.
• The skin and fat of the lower abdomen are detached in a more limited fashion from the muscle fascia. The skin is stretched down and excess skin removed.
• Sometimes the belly button stalk is divided from the muscle below and the belly button slid down lower on the abdominal wall.
• Sometimes a portion of the abdominal muscle fascia wall is tightened.
• Liposuction is often used to contour the transition zone.
• The flap is stitched back into place.

Complete abdominoplasty procedure-How complete abdominoplasty is done ?
In general, a complete (or full) abdominoplasty follows these steps:

• An incision is made from hip to hip just above the pubic area.
• Another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding skin.
• The skin is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia to be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures.
• Liposuction is often used to refine the transition zones of the abdominal sculpture.
• A dressing and sometimes a compression garment are applied and any excess fluid from the site is drained.
• Full abdominoplasty consisting of musculofascial plication abdominal dermal lipectomy, suction-assisted lipectomy of hips.

Tummy tuck is major surgery. It is important to read about the procedure before having it.
Abdominoplasty is not used as an alternative to weight loss.

Risks of Abdominoplasty -Complications and Side Effects of Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Risks for anesthesia and surgery in general are:

• Breathing problems
• Reactions to medicines
• Bleeding, blood clots, or infection

Risks of this surgery are:

• Loss of skin
• Excessive scarring
• Poor healing
• Nerve damage that can cause pain or numbness in part of your belly

Other risks of Abdominoplasty Surgery

Possible risks of abdominoplasty include:

• Fluid accumulation
• Bleeding
• Skin loss
• Poor wound healing
• Anesthesia complications
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
• Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
• Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling
• Asymmetry
• Major wound separation
• Pain, which may persist
• Recurrent looseness of skin
• Nerve damage
• Persistent swelling in the legs
• Hematoma (may occur in 3 to 4% of cases)
• Possibility of revisional surgery
• Seroma
• Keloid (heavy scar)
• Swelling
• Visible scar
• Suture rupture
• Death

Self-care at home after abdominoplasty surgery


Be guided by your surgeon, but general self-care suggestions include:

• Rest as much as possible.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for at least one month.
• Follow all instructions on looking after your wound.
• You may need to wear your compression garment for several weeks.
• You may need to wear compressive stockings on your legs for seven to ten days after the operation.
• Report any bleeding, severe pain or unusual symptoms to your surgeon.

Outlook (Prognosis)-Long-term outlook following abdominoplasty

Issues include:

• Having an abdominoplasty will not stop you gaining weight in the future.
• Some puckering on the outside edge of the scar might remain.
• Scarring will be permanent, but should fade in time. Be patient – it may take around a year or so.

Alternative Names of Abdomioplasty
Cosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty

Alternatives to abdominoplasty

Other options include:

• Eating a healthy, low-fat diet
• wearing foundation garments to flatten the tummy area
• Getting regular exercise
• Accepting yourself -Every one is unique accept yourself as you are.

Cost of abdominoplasty


The cost of a "tummy tuck" varies from country to country and even within locales of countries.

• In the United States(U.S.A) this procedure can cost from USD$4,000 to as much as $15,000.
• In India cost of Abdominoplasty may be between Rs 80000- Rs 150000.(USD$1198.68 -USD$2247.53)
• In united Kingdom(U.K) cost of abdominoplasty is around £5,850 (USD$ 8865.85)

The cost of a tummy tuck will depend on many different considerations, including

• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on A patient's particular needs
• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on the specific type of tummy tuck procedure a person chooses
• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on any advanced technology or surgical techniques that may be used
• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on the experience and reputation of the plastic surgeon
• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on the type of anesthesia a patient selects
• cost of a tummy tuck  depends on the geographic location where the procedure takes place