Abdominoplasty,
more commonly known as ‘tummy tuck’ is a very common procedure
for getting rid of sagging skin on the abdomen. Women opt for
cosmetic surgery tummy tuck to remove the excess skin from
their abdominal region and tighten the muscles of that region.
However, this surgery tends to leave a permanent scar, though
it can almost always be hidden below your bikini line.
In many cases, cosmetic surgeons also recommend cosmetic surgery
procedures such as liposuction to pump out the extra fat in
your body and give it more desirable contours. It’s advisable
to go in for cosmetic surgery tummy tuck only if you have lost
weight, or are trying to remove the stretched skin post-pregnancy.
There are many different types of cosmetic surgery tummy tucks
depending on your need. You have the choice of going in for
a full tummy tuck procedure to eliminate excess skin, fat,
and tighten the muscles of the abdominal region; or you can
opt for a mini abdominoplasty that is similar to full tummy
tuck except that it removes less fat, skin, and muscles. Some
women also like their belly button to be moved and opt for
this cosmetic surgery procedure. Surgeons also conduct tummy
tuck to just remove skin and fat, without hurting the muscle.
Cosmetic Surgery Tummy Tuck Procedure
During tummy tuck surgery, a long incision is made from hipbone
to hipbone and just above the pubic region. The next incision
is made to separate the belly button from the surrounding
tissues. Next, the surgeon separates the skin from the wall
of the abdomen and lifts the skin flap to expose the vertical
abdominal muscles to pull them together and stitch them properly
so that they are bunched tighter. Once the muscles are stitched
together, the skin flap and fat is stretched towards the
first incision and all extra tissue is eliminated.
Finally, the incision is sutured after a new opening is made
for the belly button. Once everything is stitched back in place,
the final appearance is of a flatter, smoother, and more youthful
looking abdomen. The cosmetic surgery tummy tuck procedure
take between 2 to 5 hours and you may have to spend at least
1 to 2 days at the hospital, so that the surgeon can properly
monitor your recovery process as well as ensure your body’s
proper functioning and comfort. You’ll take 1 to 2 weeks to
recover from this surgery.
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