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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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A surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
| Tummy Tuck |
|---|
| Time required: 2–5 hours Anesthesia: General and/or epidural anesthesia, usually with tumescent local anesthesia |
| Recovery Time |
| Back to work: 2–4 weeks Strenous activity: 4–6 weeks or more Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years |
The Effect of a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is also known as an abdominoplasty. This procedure helps flatten the stomach and can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen.
The Tummy Tuck Procedure
It is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Best Candidates
The best candidates for a tummy tuck are:
- Men or women who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by fat deposits or loose abdominal skin that won't respond to diet or exercise
- Women who, through pregnancy, have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal
- Men or women who have lost significant weight and as a result have loose and sagging skin with poor elasticity
Note: Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery.
Also, women who plan future pregnancies should wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you have scarring from previous abdominal surgery, your doctor may recommend against a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty or may caution you that scars could be unusually prominent.
Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical risks associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery. Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, and you are encouraged to ask questions if there is anything you do not understand.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that you have been informed of the risks involved; that you understand those risks; and that you accept those risks. This is standard protocol and surgery will not be performed if you do not sign.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information that may influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the level of risk. These include medications you are taking, history of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors. No two people are alike. The risks listed below are possible risks associated with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility:
- Blood clots
- Infection
- Bleeding under the skin flap
- Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss
- Need for a second operation
The procedure is intended to reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, but it does produce a permanent scar, which can extend from hip to hip.
Post-surgical Side Effects
- Temporary pain
- Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.
Please note that the above information should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your physician during your consultation.
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