Medical Procedure: Tummy Tuck

Medical Name: Abdominoplasty

What to Expect from a Tummy Tuck: The objective of the tummy tuck procedure is to improve the contour of the stomach area by exctracting loose skin and fat, and then tightening the muscles of the abdomen. This procedure offers a solution to individuals who have loose skin in the abdomen area as a result of weight loss, age, pregnancy, or heredity.

Description of the Tummy TuckProcedure: The first step is a detailed consultation with your surgeon, who will discuss with you the method he or she will use, your goals and desired end results. After an anesthesia is administered, an incision may be made around the naval or a small horizontal incision just under the naval, depending on the amount of skin there is to be extracted. In either case, plastic surgeons are always careful about placing incisions in locations that will minimize visibility. Excess skin and a small amount of fat are then surgically cut out. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with the tummy tuck, to remove excess amounts of fat in the abdomen. Dissolvable stitches or removable stitches may be used to close the incisions, in which case the patient may or may not be required to return to the hospital to have the stitches removed. This procedure is outpatient, which means that the patient can return home the same day, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Good Candidates for Tummy Tuck Surgery: 18 should be the minimum age requirement for this procedure.

Average Duration of Tummy Tuck Surgery: 2-5 hours

Estimated Recovery Time: 1-3 weeks

I can return to work within: As long as strenuous activity is avoided for the first three weeks following the operation, patients should be able to return to work about a week after the procedure.

I should see the complete result of my Tummy Tuck surgery within: a few months. It may take longer for the incision lines to fade, however this varies from patient to patient.

Pain Factor: Patients go under general anesthesia during this procedure. Bruising and swelling are to be expected. Wearing a compression garment for the first several weeks will help reduce swelling and increase circulation.

Potential Side Effects/Risks associated with the Tummy Tuck: Allergic reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, unwanted scarring or continuous scarring, infection, redness, temporary numbness.

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