The abdomen is universally the most common part to go out of shape with weight gain or pregnancy. This happens due to the accumulation of fat under the skin, excess loose skin and or loss of tone of the abdominal muscles. Abdominoplasty surgery (or a tummy tuck surgery) involves removal of excess fat and hanging skin as well as the tightening of loose muscles in a single Tummy Tuck Surgery or an Abdominoplasty surgery to result in a flat abdomen.
You may be a good candidate for an Abdominoplasty surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:
The Procedure:
Self Care: Getting dressed, combing hair, eating
Next Day
Self Care: Preparing tea, heating food
Next Day
Work: Cooking, dusting, light household work
1-2 Weeks
Work: Driving, desk job
2 Weeks
Activities: Morning walk
1-2 Weeks
Activities: Treadmill/Yoga/Swimming
1 Month
Activities: Weight lifting
2 Months
Step – 1: Consultation
You can see the typical clinical pictures of patients to satisfy yourself about the procedure and ask any questions regarding the results, and possible risks of the surgery.
You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, previous surgeries and medications you are taking. It is important for you to provide complete and accurate information. You should tell the doctor if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight or planning future pregnancies. It is recommended that you stabilize your weight before having Tummy Tuck Surgery. You may consider combining a Tummy Tuck Surgery with liposuction of the thighs for a very favorable result. Routine diagnostic tests will be ordered.
Step – 2: Preoperative Evaluation
Once you have decided to undergo surgery, you will be evaluated for your fitness for anaesthesia and the Abdominoplasty surgery. Your diagnostic test reports will be studied. Dr Priti will examine your abdomen, taking measurements and clinical photographs for your medical record. The quality of your skin, amount of fat, the tone of muscles and presence of any a hernia or scar will be noted. If a hernia is suspected a US scan or CT scan may be ordered. You will be given consent forms to sign and detailed preoperative instructions in writing.
Step – 3: Surgery
Report to the hospital on the morning of surgery. Before being taken into the operating theater, your abdomen will be marked with a marking pen while you are in a standing position to shape it to the desired size. The location of the scar will be marked. The operation is under general anaesthesia and is pain-free.
Step – 4: After Surgery
You will wake up soon after surgery with compression garment on your abdomen. You can drink water after 5 hours and have some snacks afterwards. You can walk and have dinner on the same evening. Drains (tubes) are usually removed the next morning, and you will be ready to go home with the bandages. If the drainage from the tube is excessive, you can be sent home with the drains and can come back in 2-3 days for drain removal when drainage has lessened or stopped completely.
Step – 5: Recovery
The bandage will be worn for ten days, and the binder for six weeks. You will need some assistance initially. Many women and men start light work within 2 weeks. Usually, by the end of one and a half months, you will be feeling quite normal and ready to resume all normal activities. As the surgical swelling goes down, results are visible in a month’s time.
Dr. Priti Shukla has been in practice since 2001 with a primary interest in cosmetic surgery, specifically breast enhancement, body contouring, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. She is a member of many prestigious associations and is considered the best female cosmetic surgeon in India and a top plastic surgeon in Hyderabad. Today, her client list includes models, actors, homemakers, professionals, and students from around the globe.
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