Things You Should Know About Tummy Tuck Surgery

The medical terminology of tummy tuck surgery is abdominoplasty. It is a cosmetic surgery procedure to improve your abdominal appearance by removing extra fat and skin from the abdomen. The fascia or connective tissue of the abdomen gradually tightened with structure. Then, the remaining skin is get repositioned to create a more toned abdominal presence. 

Tummy suction surgery is applicable for both man and women. A Person often chooses tummy suction surgery if he/she has excess fat around the belly button or in the lower abdominal wall. A tummy tuck surgery reconstructs your body image by reducing the extra load from the abdominal area.

The reason for doing tummy tucks surgery

There are several reasons behind doing tummy tuck surgery. They are having excess fat, poor elasticity of the connective tissue, skin of the lower abdomen. Some medical concerns are mentioned below.

    •Significant fluctuation of weight
    •Pregnancy
    •Abdominal surgery or C-section
    •Ageing

A tummy tuck surgery can eliminate excess fat and tighten the fascia around the belly button. This cosmetic surgery also removes excess skin present in the lower abdomen and stretch marks. In addition, a tummy tuck surgery can amazingly delete the previously done C-section scar.

Who is eligible for tummy tuck surgery?

A tummy tuck surgery is applicable for men and women of good health. Women who have multiple pregnancies may find the procedure helpful for tightening their abdominal muscle and reducing excess skin. 

It is also applicable for men and women were suffering from a high level of obesity; they lose an ample amount of weight but lose skin elasticity around the belly.

Your doctor may check your physical state before doing tummy tuck surgery. A tummy tuck surgery is not applicable for everyone. A doctor won't recommend tummy tuck surgery if you are:

     •    Planning to lose a significant amount of body weight
     •    Planning to get pregnant
     •    Having chronic diseases such as high blood sugar, pressure, and heart disease
     •    Having a body mass index greater than 30
     •    If you are a smoker

Step by step tummy tuck procedure

A tummy tuck procedure includes the following steps:

Step-1 Anaesthesia

The doctor will give you an anaesthesia injection before starting an operation. He may give you complete anaesthesia or local anaesthesia to numb your abdomen area. You will get the appropriate recommendation according to your physical condition

Step-2 The incision

A full tummy tuck requires a horizontally-oriented incision between the pubic hairline and belly button. The length and shape of the incision will depend on the amount of excess skin. Once the excess abdominal skin is lifted, the underlying abdominal muscle gets strengthen and repair. 
The second incision takes place around the navel. Again, it is due to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen. The upper abdominal skin works like a window shade—the surgeon trim and structures the excess skin to get a toned look. 

Step-3 Closing incision

Surgeon close the incision with skin adhesives, clips or tapes
 
Step-4 Result

The tummy tuck surgery results from a flatter toned abdominal contour that is proportionate to the body structure and body weight. 
 

How to prepare for tummy tuck surgery

If you decide to go for tummy tuck surgery, you need to take the guidance of a tummy tuck surgeon. He/ she will educate you better about tummy tuck surgery.

The surgeon may provide you with two options include complete abdominoplasty and partial /mini-abdominoplasty.

Complete abdominoplasty: In this case surgeon will cut your abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and then contour the tissue, muscle, and skin as required. The full abdominoplasty involves moving the belly button. The doctor may insert a drainage tube under your skin for few days after surgery.

Minimal invasive abdominoplasty: Minimal invasive abdominoplasty is often performed on a person who's fat deposits below the navel. During this process, the surgeon won't move your belly button, and the process only takes a maximum of two hours, depending upon your problems.

Before surgery, you need to maintain the following things:

    •    Review medical history
    •    Do physical exam prescribed by the surgeon
    •    Educate yourself on tummy tuck surgery
    •    It would help if you avoided smoking
    •    Avoid certain medications such as painkillers, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and nutrition supplements
    •    Lose excess weight before tummy tuck surgery; doctor recommends maintaining a stable weight for at least 12 months 
    •    The doctor may recommend you take anticoagulant medicines to prevent blood clotting
 

Cost of tummy tuck surgery

The cost of tummy tuck surgery depends on various aspects. It also differs from country to country. For example, if you want to know about the average tummy tuck cost in Dubai, the average tummy tuck surgery price in Dubai is AED 30,000.

There are mainly three types of tummy tuck surgery performed in Dubai. Mini tummy tuck surgery price is 20,000 AED, total tummy tuck surgery price: 35,000 AED, and extended tummy tuck surgery price is 45,000 AED.