Tummy Tuck: What to Know

The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most iconic plastic surgery procedures. Many people hope to get the surgery in order to regain lost confidence after having children or loosing large amounts of weight. This article will take you through all the necessary considerations before your abdominoplasty.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck removes the excess skin and fat from the abdominal region in order to create a smooth and taught tummy with a toned and flattened look. This is done through creating incisions to remove the excess skin and fat and then tightening the connective tissue that exists over the abdominal muscles.

Who benefits from a tummy tuck?

People who have sagging skin in the abdominal area are the ideal candidates for abdominoplasty. This sagging skin can be caused by a variety of factors such as: pregnancy, loose skin after weight loss or liposuction, slack abdominal muscles or aging.

 

 

How to prepare for surgery

Your surgeon and team should give you both a physical exam and a review of your medical history in order to assess whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery. You should also take this time to discuss your expectations with your surgeon.

You may be asked to do various things to prepare for your surgery including not taking certain medications, losing weight, avoiding smoking and making plans for somebody to look after you during the recovery period.

What’s the recovery like?

After Most tummy tuck patients are hospitalized overnight, and given post-operative medications to reduce pain and swelling. Stiches are usually removed 2 weeks post-op. You’ll need to avoid stretching or exerting the abdominal area and wear a compression garment for up to 2 months. A good hospital will also give you follow-up appointments

What about scarring?

With any surgical procedure you have to expect some scarring. Tummy tuck scars are usually hidden below the bikini line and will fade over time but never completely disappear.

 

ID Hospital Special Tummy Tuck

ID Hospital offers a special tummy tuck procedure to maximize results while minimizing scarring. Part 1 is a liposuction procedure on any part of the abdomen with excess fat. And part 2 is the skin excision to remove the stretched and sagging skin. This is different from other tummy tuck cases where they only excise the extra skin, and will result in a smoother, firmer abdomen.

Scars are minimized by the creation of very fine incision lines and our detailed suturing technique which lowers the level of tension on the skin.

ID Hospital recruits doctors who are experts in their fields. And ID special tummy tuck includes a customized consultation and post-surgical aftercare

How much does a tummy tuck cost?

If you are considering getting abdominoplasty, contact ID Hospital today either through our website or through our social media or WhatsApp.