Tummy Tuck If workouts aren’t giving you the flat, well-toned tummy you’ve been longing for so long, if you have too much fat on your abdomen and you’re sure that won’t get away simply through diet and exercise, you may want to consider abdominoplasty, commonly called tummy tuck. The surgical procedure is aimed at improving your abdominal profile by removing excess skin and fat and tightening skin your abdomen. The procedure should not be confused with liposuction – a surgical procedure that is used to remove localized fat deposits concentrated in different parts of the body. Your surgeon may however, decide to perform both procedures (abdominoplasty and liposuction) depending on your case. Tummy Tuck Surgery – What you Need to Know Abdominoplasty …show more content…
The remaining skin is then pulled together and stitched. The procedure is best suited for individuals who have fat deposits concentrated in the navel area. To perform a full tummy tuck procedure, an incision is made in the abdomen just above the pubic area, followed by another incision to free the navel from the surrounding tissue. The belly button is repositioned and the remaining skin is stitched. Tubes may be placed under your skin (to remove fluids) for a few days. You may need to stay overnight in the hospital. Depending on your case, stitches may be removed 77-14 days post surgery. Your doctor may ask you to wear a support for a few weeks to promote healing. Preparing for a Tummy Tuck Your surgeon may ask you to quit smoking from at least two weeks before the surgical procedure until two weeks post surgery. You may also be asked to consume healthy, well-balanced meals as it facilitates the process of healing. It is important that you discuss your case with complete honesty with your doctor. Your surgeon should know about: • Any supplements you’re taking including multivitamins or prescription drugs • Any treatments you’ve received