Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to remove excess skin and fatty tissues from the abdomen and to tighten abdominal muscles. A tummy may be hanging or sagging due to weight gain or loss or child birth. The overall effect of the procedure is a tighter, smoother and flatter tummy.

The tummy tuck procedure is performed under local anesthesia and i.v. sedation. A horizontal incision is made across the lower abdomen and the skin is lifted upward towards the rib cage, saving the belly button by freeing it from the skin. The abdominal muscles are then tightened. The excess skin, which has been pulled down by the surgeon, is removed. The incision is then closed using very fine sutures. The surgeon then reattaches the saved belly button at the appropriate location. Firm elastic dressings are applied. In specific cases a tummy tuck procedure is combined with a tummy liposuction for better results.

The patient should recover from a tummy tuck surgery in one to two weeks to resume normal daily activities. However the patient is advised against lifting and workout for about 6 to 8 weeks. The patient should completely recover within 8 weeks of the surgery. Actual recovery time may vary from patient to patient.

There is nothing one can do about over hanging lower tummy. This condition may be a result of pregnancies, weight gain or weight loss. This condition is corrected by Tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty. The procedure consists of removing fat, excess skin and tightening abdominal muscles. In most cases the abdominal fat is removed by liposuction prior to the tummy tuck. The incision in the tummy tuck surgery is from side to side. It is low enough to be hidden in the bikini line. The belly button is also saved and relocated in the tummy area for esthetic reasons.

The Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is very effective and popular procedure for the improvement in the waistline and body contouring. At our clinic, it is performed under local anesthesia. Most patients resume light activities within 3 days and recover within 2 weeks of the surgery. The patients are advised to wear a compression garment for about 4 to 6 weeks. Patients at our clinic receive excellent post operative care. The scar marks are further improved by optional laser treatments.

Dr. Jain has performed the Tummy Tuck procedure on men patients as well.