Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the abdomen. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by women (who are not considering having anymore children) and individuals who have abdominal fat deposits which do not respond well to diet and exercise.

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There are two broad variatied of abdominoplasty:
* Complete. Requires from about two to five hours
* Partial. Requires from about one to two hours

Procedures
A complete abdominoplasty involves five steps:
1. An incision is made from hip to hip just above the pubic area
2. Another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding skin
3. The skin is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles to be tightened
4. The skin flap is reattached with any extra skin being removed. A new hole for the navel is made and stitched into place
5. All stiches are dressed and any excess fluid from the site is drained

A partial abdominoplasty involves three steps:
1. A smaller incision is made
2. The skin in removed between the incision and the navel. The skin is stretched down and excess skin removed
3. The flap is stiched back into placeRecovery from a complete abdominoplasty can take from four to six weeks and patients are advised to take this recovery time off from work. For the first ten days, a patient may experience bruising and discomfort. A supportive abdominal binder is normally worn to ensure proper healing. Patients are advised not to smoke during recovery.

• In-depth description of abdominoplasty from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.

If you're considering abdominoplasty, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the surgeon. Please ask your surgeon about anything you don't understand.

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