Abdominoplasty Treatment in Delhi
Is abdominal workout just not giving you the flat and taut tummy you desire? If you’ve too much flab or loose pendulous skin in your abdomen that is difficult to diminish with diet or exercise, you may consider for Abdominoplasty, popularly known as a tummy tuck. This surgical procedure flattens your abdomen not only by removing extra fat and skin, but also tightening muscles in your abdominal wall.
Abdominoplasty is a major surgery, so if you’re considering it, please go in detail and educate yourself, thoroughly analyze your own problem, and do not make the any decision in haste. This procedure should not be used as an alternative to weight loss.
Who are the best candidates for a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women who have good general health overall.
A tummy tuck is different from liposuction (the cosmetic surgery used to remove fat deposits), however your surgeon may perform liposuction as part of a tummy tuck. Women who have stretched and loose muscles and skin after multiple pregnancies abdominoplasty is the right procedure to tighten those muscles and remove extra, loose skin. A tummy tuck is also helpful for men or women who were obese and have lost their weight and having loose skin in the abdominal area.
When should you avoid the Abdominoplasty ?
If you’re a woman who is still planning to have children and who has not completed her family, then you should not consider a tummy tuck until you’re through bearing children. Because during surgery, your abdominal muscles will be tightened. Future pregnancies can separate these muscles and cause a hernia.
If you have extra weight then you should consider a tummy tuck after your weight has stabilized.
It’s important to note that a tummy tuck gives you scar in lower abdomen. This scar is usually long and might be prominent. Your doctor will discuss all these options with you when you go for the consultation.
How is a tummy tuck( Abdominoplasty) done?
Depending on your problem and required results, this surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours. You will given general anesthesia, which will put you to sleep during the operation. It’s important to have someone with you to look after and drive you home.
Complete abdominoplasty
This option is for those patients who require the most correction. The incision will be given low on the abdominal wall, at about the same level of your panty line from hip bone to hip bone. Your surgeon will then address the loose skin and muscle as needed. You will have an incision around your belly button to re-drape skin of upper abdomen. Drainage tubes may be placed under your skin; these will be removed after few days as your surgeon sees fit.
Partial or mini-abdominoplasty
You should discuss with your surgeon in detail about the procedure and desired results during your consultation. Mini-abdominoplasty is often performed on patients whose loose skin and fat deposits are confined to below the navel and require shorter incisions. During this procedure, your belly button most likely will not be moved. This procedure may only take up to two hours, again, depending on your own personal situation and the complexity of your needs. After surgery, you may have drainage tubes in abdominal skin
Whether you’re having a partial or complete tummy tuck, your incision site will be stitched and bandaged. Your surgeon would advise you wear a special compression garment after surgery. Your surgeon will also instruct you on how to maintain best position while sitting or lying down to help ease your pain. After surgery you will not be advised strenuous exercise for at least six weeks after surgery. You may need to take at least two weeks off work after the surgery to ensure proper recovery.
How to prepare for a tummy tuck?
If you are smoker, you will have to stop it at least two week before surgery and maintain it after surgery also. Smoking can increase the risk of complications and delay healing of your scar.
Before and after surgery you should have a well-balanced, complete meals and do not try to have extra calorie before the surgery. Proper healthy nutrition plays a key role in healing properly..
The complications or side effects with a tummy tuck?
Like any other surgery you will have pain and swelling following surgery. Your doctor will prescribe good pain-killer for few days, and will instruct you on how to best handle the pain.
Soreness may persist for several weeks or months. You may also experience numbness, bruising, and overall tiredness for couple of weeks.
Though they’re rare, complications can include infection, bleeding under the skin flap, or blood clots. You may carry an increased risk of complications if you have associated problem like poor circulation, diabetes, heart, lung, or liver disease, or if you are a smoker.
You may experience insufficient healing, which can cause more significant scarring or loss of skin. If you do heal poorly, you may require a second surgery. As we mentioned before, the scars from a tummy tuck are fairly prominent, and though they may fade slightly, they will never completely disappear. After surgery you will be recommend few creams or ointments to improve the scars.
Return to living
Generally, most people love the new and toned look after they’ve undergone this procedure; however, you may require weeks to months after the surgery. It is a big commitment, emotionally, physically, and financially. After surgery It is very important to follow proper diet and exercise regimen to maintain your new look.
