TummyTuckSurgery—AbdominoplastyinHyderabad
Written & medically reviewed by Dr. Shaivalini Kamarapu
MBBS · MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine · 20+ years of clinical experience
Tummytucksurgery—abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty — commonly known as a tummy tuck — is a cosmetic operation designed to re-contour the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles while removing excess overhanging tissue. This surgery is not covered by insurance.
Tummy tuck surgery can flatten your abdomen by removing loose, excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles in your abdominal wall. It may also remove some, if not all, of the stretch marks on your lower abdomen.
Whentoconsideratummytuck
If you are a man or woman with flab, stretch marks or excess skin in your abdomen that does not improve with diet or exercise
If pregnancy or massive weight loss have affected the shape of your abdomen
If you lack self-confidence because of the size and shape of your tummy
As part of the suite of options in your mommy makeover
Idealcandidate
A tummy tuck is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. The below factors are considered when assessing whether you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck:
You have to be physically healthy and at a stable weight
You have realistic expectations
You are bothered by the appearance of your abdomen
Howlongdoresultslast?
Tummy tuck results are immediately visible, although it may take several months for your results to fully develop. Most patients report improved self-confidence after their surgery.
Barring a pregnancy or significant weight gain, tummy tuck results should be permanent, although plastic surgery does not prevent the effects of normal aging. While your skin may get a bit looser with age, once your tummy is tight, it will stay tight.
Advantages
Whoshouldnotoptforabdominoplasty
Women who plan to get pregnant should postpone the procedure until they have finished having children — tummy tuck surgery tightens the vertical muscles that may separate again during pregnancy
Tummy tuck should always be the last resort for people who are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise
The appearance of scars is natural after a tummy tuck procedure
Risksassociatedwithtummytucksurgery
Like any other surgery, there are a number of risks and potential complications associated with the tummy tuck procedure. Understanding these risks is essential before deciding on treatment. Tummy tuck risks include:
Swelling and pain around the surgery area
Skin discoloration
Scarring
Seroma (fluid accumulation)
Bleeding under the skin flap (rare)
Changes in skin sensation
Surgeons discuss the possible risks before the surgery, and the final decision always rests with the patient. It's important for patients to address all their questions to the surgeon without hesitation for a satisfactory result.
At a glance
Insurance
Not covered
Results visibility
Immediate, fully develops over months
Permanence
Long-lasting, barring pregnancy or major weight gain
Future pregnancy
Postpone surgery until childbearing is complete
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