6 Facts On Tummy Tuck Surgery

Millions of people worldwide struggle to have a flat and toned tummy. People may notice loose and wrinkled abdominal skin due to different reasons including significant weight loss, hereditary factors, aging, or previous pregnancies. One solution a plastic surgeon suggests to restore their body aesthetics is a tummy tuck- also referred to as abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck is a surgery to get rid of extra skin and fatty tissue and tighten the connective tissue in the abdomen with sutures. Tummy tuck surgery in Dubai provided by Dr. Parag Telang. It is a transformative surgery that helps achieve a well-shaped and toned abdominal profile. 

Are you thinking of getting a tummy tuck? Here are the 6 interesting facts about tummy tuck that you must know before you go ahead with it. 

A tummy tuck is not a gender-biased surgery. 

A tummy tuck can be performed alone or in adjunct with other procedures as a part of a mommy makeover. Women usually undergo tummy tucks during mommy makeovers to get back their pre-pregnancy figure. But women are not the only ones who can enjoy the benefits of a tummy tuck. Men too undergo a tummy tuck to get rid of extra, loose belly skin that commonly develops due to their significant weight loss. Some men suffering from abdominal rectus diastasis even go for a tummy tuck to repair their abdominal muscles. 

Anyone unhappy with their tummy appearance and is at or close to their ideal body weight with extra belly skin because of pregnancy, significant weight loss, or genetics can be a suitable candidate for a tummy tuck surgery. 

Tummy tuck can be performed in different ways.

Everyone has a unique body shape and size and also different goals for their ideal body appearance. Depending upon the goals and concerns one has, there are different ways to perform a tummy tuck. 

For instance, if an individual has a small amount of loose skin and fat and mild laxity in the lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck is recommended. It provides modest changes in the abdomen appearance below the navel. A full tummy tuck involves more extensive changes to address the problematic areas of the upper and lower abdomen. The incisions made are longer and the results obtained are more dramatic. 

A tummy tuck may be performed in combination with liposuction to have a well-sculpted abdomen, waist, and flanks. This type of tummy tuck is called Brazilian tummy tuck. However, liposuction cannot remove the fat from around the waist or love handles rather it can get rid of undesirable fat from the flanks and lower back. 360-degree Lipo and Abdominoplasty is another type of tummy tuck wherein circumferential liposuction is first performed to contour the midsection and then abdominoplasty to tighten abdominal skin.

A tummy tuck is not a treatment for weight loss. 

As mentioned earlier, good candidates for a tummy tuck are individuals who have healthy, stable body weight within their ideal range of body weight. A tummy tuck can help an individual shed a few pounds, but it cannot aid in weight loss. Instead, it can help contour the abdomen and allow an individual to achieve an ideal body shape. Liposuction performed during a tummy tuck surgery can only help eliminate extra fat deposits from the belly region. 

A tummy tuck needs some downtime. 

After a tummy tuck, the patients would need to take leave from work for several weeks, until their operated areas completely heal. In the initial several days of recovery, the patients normally feel fatigued and have swollen operated sites that moderately cause pain and discomfort. To ensure smooth and quick healing, the patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities for at least 4 to 6 weeks. 

When performed right, there is minimal scarring after a tummy tuck. 

The incisions made during a tummy tuck surgery vary based on the type of tummy tuck and technique involved. Usually, the incisions are made with precaution through the pubic region or belly button to leave minimal scars or hidden scars. Moreover, with proper care of the incision site, the scars could be managed to blend into the skin as it heals. 

A tummy tuck is a permanent restoration of an abdominal profile with effort. 

Tummy tuck promises a long-term solution to lose extra skin or undesirable fat in the abdomen. But this is only possible for a woman who has finished having children or people who can maintain a stable, healthy body weight for a lifetime.  

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