What Is Tummy Tuck Surgery or Mommy Make Over?
A bulging tummy, whether due to excessive weight gain, pregnancy, aging, or weakened abdominal muscles, is a problem for many individuals. Unfortunately, this condition usually fails to respond to even strict diet and vigorous exercise programs. Once the skin and underlying muscles have been overstretched far beyond their capacity to return to the way they once looked or functioned, only surgery can help. Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a “tummy tuck,” is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. This surgery can improve the contours of the waistline by flattening and narrowing the abdomen.
A tummy tuck addresses sagging, loose abdominal skin left by pregnancy and/or major weight loss
Beginning with an extensive incision across the lower abdomen, excess skin is trimmed away from the abdomen. Stretch marks that appear on the sagging skin of the lower abdomen are often eliminated through the process of skin removal. The belly button may also be moved to a more natural-looking location once the excess skin has been removed. After the fat removal and muscle tightening portion of the abdominoplasty procedure, the remaining skin is then pulled tight over the underlying tissues and sealed closed. The skin of the abdomen and waistline will then lie flat, with no more sagging, hanging skin.
A tummy tuck addresses weakened and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) that can occur due to pregnancy and/or weight gain
First, an incision is made in across the lower abdomen. Through this incision, the surgeon pulls the abdominal muscles closer together to close the gap in the muscle wall. The surgeon then sutures the muscles in place. Excess skin and fat are also removed, and the incision is closed. The result is a flat, firm, and toned abdomen with stronger muscle engagement and no more belly pooch.
A tummy tuck addresses stubborn belly fat that can accrue over time, especially due to aging, weight gain, and pregnancy.
As a part of the tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon performs liposuction to extract the unwanted fat. The fat that is to be removed is first loosened from the surrounding tissue. This can be accomplished using either a tumescent fluid or ultrasound energy (which liquefies the fat). The surgeon then uses suction technology to remove the excess fat from the lower abdomen. Along with excess skin removal and muscle tightening through the rest of the abdominoplasty procedure, liposuction for the abdomen helps create a smoother and flatter abdominal appearance.
Dr. Ajai performs three types of tummy tucks. For patients with a minimal amount of excess weight and skin, a mini tummy tuck may be appropriate. “Mini” refers to the amount of skin that will be removed.
A regular tummy tuck is ideal for patients with a larger amount of skin excision. Most of the time, this procedure involves relocation of the belly button .
Fleur de lis tummy tuck is for patients that have an excessive amount of loose skin to be removed. This involves making both horizontal and vertical incisions.
Many patients have questions about the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction. Where a tummy tuck reconstructs the muscles underneath and removes excess skin, liposuction only removes excess fat. Liposuction will not remove or reduce loose, hanging, or excess skin.
It is done under General anaesthesia and the procedure time takes 2.5 -3 hrs. After surgery you will be kept in an icu for monitoring.
After your tummy tuck, you should plan to take 2 weeks off of work because you will be required to limit your physical activity and stay bent at the waistline for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, you should be able to stand up straight and return to work. You will be discharged after 3 days of surgery and you have to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks following your surgery. You should avoid lifting heavy weights for 1 month. Regular exercises can be started after 2 weeks but you should not strain your abdominal muscles for 1 month time.
The overall cost depends on whether you need liposuction, mesh repair for any associated hernia . Total tummy tuck cost in Thrissur ,Kerala may varry from 1.5-2 Lakhs.
A Tummy Tuck is best considered when you have completed your family.
You can consider Tummy Tuck between you pregnancies but after the next pregnancy abdominal muscles and skin tend to loose strength and sagging happens.
Sterilization surgery can also be combined with Tummy Tuck surgery with the help of a Gynecologist.
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Liposuction of flanks, back can be combined along with Tummy Tuck Surgery.
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