To help you realize your dream of having a flat tummy, a surgery is performed known as Abdominoplasty. The term abdominoplasty, in general, can be broken down into abdomen and plastic which makes us think of plastic surgery of the abdomen. Abdominoplasty is otherwise known as "tummy tuck". It is a form of cosmetic surgery conducted to remove excess fat from the abdomen to make it look more firm and slim. Abdominoplasty involves the removal of surplus skin and fats from the lower and middle abdomen which tightens the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is generally seen in females after their pregnancy or individuals with loose skin after excessive weight loss.
Many-a-times, it is better to conduct mini-abdominoplasty because of the smaller size of the portion to be operated thereby removing stretch marks and other scars. Abdominoplasty is not advised for obese people and those who have small fat deposits and an elastic skin. Those undergoing abdominoplasty are injected with anesthesia before the treatment. The procedure takes about 2 to 4 hours depending on how complex the case is and you may have to stay hospitalized for a day or two.
Generally, an incision is made above the pubic area which is usually hidden by your undergarments. Afterwards, excessive skin is pulled down & removed. This allows your surgeon to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall thereby giving a firm tone to your abdomen. Then the navel is stitched at the correct position.
There are various types of tummy tuck surgeries depending upon the nature of a patient's abdomen.....
1. Traditional tummy tuck, operated on many of the patients.
2. Mini tummy tuck is for patients with only a slight increased abdomen.
3. Patients with small amount of excess skin around abdomen are advised endoscopic tummy tuck Manchester.
4. The last is the extended tummy tuck for patients having excessive skin & fats on their abdomen.
There might be some risks varying from bleeding, infections and reaction to anesthesia. In some cases, fluid keeps accumulating under the skin and the process to remove this fluid is very painful.
After the treatment, depending upon the case, a patient can recover in one week to four weeks. However, in some cases, it takes about 3-6 months to recover fully. To recover fast, patients are advised to take more rest, avoid heavy activities and quit smoking.
The cost of a tummy tuck differs from patient to patient as one patient would be advised mini-abdominoplasty while other might go for extended one. The cost of tummy tuck depends upon various factors, for eg., patient's age, weight, health, the type of surgery, etc. This type of surgery generally costs from about £3000 to £10000. However, some other costs like anesthesia, medications, after operation visits to the doctor, travelling expenses will also be incurred extra.
When going for abdominoplasty surgery, remember considering the above mentioned as well as various other factors as your life may depend on how good your choice of tummy tuck surgery is.
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