Abdominoplasty /
Tummy Tuck Surgery
Having a slender abdomen is a goal of many men and women. This can sometimes be achieved with diet and exercise; however, the abdominal area can be unresponsive to a healthy lifestyle.
Many people find that after ageing, weight loss, or pregnancy, they are left with pockets of fat, hanging skin, and weakened muscles in the abdomen. Even the most strenuous of at-home treatments are unable to target these abdominal issues. Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) can be performed to surgically remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen, tighten the abdominal muscles, and reposition the umbilicus (belly button).
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What can be achieved?
Confidence
Slender, More Contoured Abdomen
In addition to removing excess fat and skin, tummy tuck surgery is also designed to provide the midsection and surrounding areas with slender, more contoured curves. The midsection is reduced, and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Patients will achieve a more desirable and flatter abdomen.
Pre-Pregnancy Body
After pregnancy, most women develop weakened abdominal muscles as a result of the physiological expansion, and these muscles are also separated. The muscles do not always revert back to normal after childbirth and may need to be surgically repaired. The weight gained during pregnancy puts a lot of stress on the soft tissues and often results in dermal scars/striae (stretch marks) in addition to excess fat and skin. Abdominoplasty can rejuvenate the abdominal contours, repair the muscles, and remove stretch marks from the lower abdomen to help a woman restore her abdominal appearance after childbirth.
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PROCEdURE SNAPSHOT
3hr
Procedure
2-3 nights in hospital
3 weeks unsociable
Qualified facelift plastic surgeon:
- World expert Dr Jack Zoumaras
- Qualified Anaesthetist, Accredited hospital
Results: Flat tummy, get rid of loose skin and fat, tighten muscle.
Priceless investment
You will feel:
Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Surgery TECHNIQUES
- An incision is made along the lower abdomen (concealed by underwear) and around the umbilicus.
- The abdominal βapronβ is lifted up towards the rib cage.
- The underlying rectus muscles are repaired and tightened.
- Excess skin and fat are removed, and the umbilicus is repositioned.
- The standard tummy tuck is combined with liposuction.
- Liposuction involves the use of a small, thin tube (cannula) to break up and remove fat cells from the midsection, flanks, and surrounding areas.
- The abdominal muscles are tightened, and excess skin and fat are removed.
- The result is a flat, contoured tummy and waist area.
- The standard tummy tuck is combined with the technique of placing tension laterally on the abdominal flap and the incision extending toward the hip bone.
- This technique provides a flat tummy and lifts the thighs, which is ideal for massive weight-loss patients who want to address sagging in the thighs.
Figure 1
Routine Abdominoplasty Incision with Removal of skin and fat after tightening of the rectus muscle.
Figure 2
a) Abdominal flap illustrating underlying rectus muscle that will be sutured together.
b) and c) Abdominal flap pulled down prior to removal of skin and fat.
Common Concerns
FAQs
Yes. Tummy tuck surgery is commonly performed with liposuction as well as other body contouring procedures such as breast augmentation surgery and breast lift surgery. When performed together, these procedures are often referred to as a βMummy Makeover.β
Tummy tuck surgery is effective in removing the abdominal stretch marks below the belly button.
Tummy tuck results are permanent as long as patients maintain their body weight and a healthy lifestyle. Significant weight gain can negatively affect the results of tummy tuck surgery.
Yes. After surgery, you will be closely monitored for a few days in hospital and then be able to return home.
Dr Zoumaras recommends that patients maintain a stable weight for at least three to six months before undergoing tummy tuck surgery. Women who are interested in a tummy tuck should not be planning on any future pregnancies. Although it is possible to have children after tummy tuck surgery, subsequent pregnancy will reverse the results of surgery and stretch out the abdominal muscles and tissues.
The best candidates have excess fat and hanging skin in the midsection as well as weakened abdominal muscles that they would like to correct. Candidates should also be in good health and have realistic expectations.
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