tummy tuck

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Tummy Tuck is the art and science of plastic surgery that reduces the abdominal volume and aligns the abdomen and hip.

Tummy Tuck really solves problems that could never be solved otherwise. But requiring an extensive surgical incision and requires great discipline during the pre and postoperative period.

There are different surgical techniques of Tummy Tuck, but in general they adjust the muscles and remove excess fat and skin. Tummy Tuck can achieve better results if combined with liposuction.

tummy tuck or liposuction?

tummy tuck versus liposuction

Tummy tuck corrects sagging muscle and excess of skin and fat, while the liposuction only removes the excess fat.

Usually the plastic surgeons recommend liposuction for people with good skin elasticity. Tummy tuck is indicated in cases of excess skin without elasticity, sagging muscle or a combination of both.

tummy tuck and liposuction

Many plastic surgeons recommend a combination of mini-tummy tuck in the upper abdomen and Liposuction in the lower, by the following situation: sagging muscle and excess of skin and fat in the lower abdomen - and only excess fat at the upper abdomen.

For safety, many plastic surgeons performing these procedures separately, with a minimum interval of three months. If the surgeons decide to perform both procedures in a single operation, he probably will limit the amount of fat being removed.

Tummy tuck is executed in safety together with liposuction when the liposuction is executed in not abdominal areas how the hip, back or thighs.

reasons to postpone abdominoplasty

future pregnancy

Postpone your Tummy Tuck until you are sure you do not wish to become pregnant. If you become pregnant after a Tummy Tuck, you may need additional surgery to correct the sagging of abdominal muscle and skin resulting from pregnancy.

problems of healing

Probably, your plastic surgeon discouraging the Tummy Tuck if you have a history of serious problems of healing. Learn more about scar on plastic surgery.

obesity

If you are very obese with much skin fall in the abdomen, the blood circulation in the skin cannot promote a good healing. In this case, the plastic surgeon may decide to handle only the excess skin and fat, without surgical intervention in the abdominal muscle.

nicotine

You should stop smoking or at least reduce the intake of nicotine weeks before and after Tummy Tuck to avoid problems. If you cannot stop smoking, your plastic surgeon can cancel the operation or choose to remove less skin than would be ideal. Many surgeons recommend drugs that inhibit the desire to smoke during the period required in the process of Tummy Tuck. Learn why the nicotine can damage your tummy tuck

types of tummy tuck

classic tummy tuck

Tummy tuck classic is recommended when the sagging muscle and excess of skin and fat involve the top and bottom of the abdomen.

mini tummy tuck

Mini Tummy Tuck is recommended that the sagging muscle and excess of skin and fat are limited to the area below the navel. It involves a minor surgical incision and does not require reposition the navel.

extended tummy tuck

This technique is similar to classical Tummy Tuck, but the surgical incision is too extensive to remove the excess skin and fat in the hips and lower back.

Extended Tummy Tuck long it takes longer to run and generally requires a plastic surgeon assistant to expedite the surgery. Extended Tummy Tuck increases the possibility of complications

possible complications in tummy tuck

When we talk about tummy tuck complications do not mean that this will happen - of course, the plastic surgeon is able to assess the risks background. The possible complications of tummy tuck are:

necrosis of skin

Smokers, obese and diabetic patients may develop necrosis of the skin above the pubic hair or around the navel. These conditions can compromise the blood circulation in the operated area and hurts the process of recovery.

hematoma

Hematoma is the accumulation of blood under the skin that may occur in the days following the tummy tuck. If not identified and treated can block the blood flow and cause necrosis of the skin.

disruption of sutures

The sutures can break if subjected to pressure during the first four weeks after the Tummy Tuck. The fix requires an operation to suture the affected area.

displacement of the scar

The scar that should be hidden in the bikini line can go up or down and become apparent, requiring a surgical revision. The skill of plastic surgeon makes a difference, the plastic surgeon knows calculate the optimal amount of skin to be removed.