A tummy tuck can provide a variety of aesthetic and medical benefits:

• Improved body contour
• Revie your silhouette
• Reduces stubborn excess fat from your abdomen
• Removal of loose, hanging skin
• Helps clothing fit more attractively
• Elimination of stretch marks
• Improved posture
• Reduces anxiety and self-awareness

A tummy tuck is usually done under IV sedation or general anesthesia, either in a hospital or an outpatient facility. The procedure typically takes two to three hours.

The specific technique used depends on the patient’s body, where the excess skin is, and how much there is.

There are different types of tummy tuck techniques:

• Standard or full: This involves a cut from one hip to the other below the belly button and another cut around the belly button. The belly button is repositioned after removing extra skin from the upper abdomen.
• Extended: The cut goes around the hips, and there’s also a cut to free the belly button and move it higher after removing extra skin.
• Fleur-de-lis: Besides the horizontal cut, there’s also a vertical scar. This method is for patients who need a lot of correction for the best results.
• Mini: This is for patients needing just a little improvement. It leaves a 4-8 inch scar above the pubic region.

Liposuction might also be used to get the desired look.

After your tummy tuck, you can expect some bruising, swelling, and discomfort. You will be given pain relievers and antibiotics to prevent infection.

Drains will be placed to help remove fluid. After surgery, as well as bandages and dressings, which are generally removed after a week. Be sure to keep the area clean and dry until your follow-up appointment.

After abdominoplasty, it is important to bend your hips at a 45-degree angle to avoid stretching the incision and to help scars look better.

To heal well, avoid physical activity for two weeks.

All medical and surgical procedures have inherent risks and complications that are associated with them. While these are rare and unlikely to occur, they should be discussed with your plastic surgeon during the consultation process.

You will notice immediate improvements in your appearance immediately after the procedure. They will continue to improve in the following weeks as the incision sites heal and the swelling decreases.

With your newly sculpted, slimmer, more youthful silhouette, you’ll feel more comfortable in your everyday social interactions. This will increase your confidence, raise your self-esteem, thus improving your overall quality of life.