The abdomen or tummy comes in many different sizes and shapes. Time, gravity, and pregnancies take their toll on our abdominal region. What we perceive as a "normal" stomach is influenced by television, magazines, art, and advertising.
There are many types of sculpture of the abdominal wall. When loose skin and muscles are part of the problem, mini-tuck or tummy tuck tightening may be needed. Liposuction alone can leave loose redundant skin and stretched muscles. Mini-tuck abdominoplasty can deal with a small amount of loose skin.
The Problem of Loose Skin
Pregnancy leaves many with lax skin and abdominal wall muscles. Dieting and exercise will just not tone the skin.
The type of surgical solution is dictated by the problem. While liposuction can help with localized fat, the extra skin must be dealt with in a different fashion. Tummy tuck surgery tightens the skin of the abdominal wall. The lower incision is the place where the extra skin is removed. Greater degrees of redundant skin often need longer incisions.
Pictures before surgery and 3 months after.
The skin is tight after surgery. Loose skin has been removed. Skin just above the belly button has been moved to just above the pubis. A new hole was made for the belly button. The abdominal rectus muscles were tightened.
There are many types of sculpture of the abdominal wall. When loose skin and muscles are part of the problem, mini-tuck or tummy tuck tightening may be needed. Liposuction alone can leave loose redundant skin and stretched muscles. Mini-tuck abdominoplasty can deal with a small amount of loose skin.
The Problem of Loose Skin
Pregnancy leaves many with lax skin and abdominal wall muscles. Dieting and exercise will just not tone the skin.
The type of surgical solution is dictated by the problem. While liposuction can help with localized fat, the extra skin must be dealt with in a different fashion. Tummy tuck surgery tightens the skin of the abdominal wall. The lower incision is the place where the extra skin is removed. Greater degrees of redundant skin often need longer incisions.
Pictures before surgery and 3 months after.
The skin is tight after surgery. Loose skin has been removed. Skin just above the belly button has been moved to just above the pubis. A new hole was made for the belly button. The abdominal rectus muscles were tightened.
Tummy Tuck At A Glance:
Procedure:
Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wallLength:
2 to 5 hours.Anesthesia:
General, or local with sedation.In/Outpatient:
Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery.Side Effects:
Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months.Risks:
Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.Recovery:
Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years.
