Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Who it suits

• Individuals with loose, sagging abdominal skin after significant weight loss.
• Postpartum women with stretched stomach muscles (diastasis recti) and excess skin.
• People with severe stretch marks on the lower abdomen that cannot be fixed by exercise.

Technique highlights

• Combined Approach: Uses liposuction to remove stubborn fat followed by skin excision for a slim waistline.
• Muscle Repair: Tightens and sews weakened abdominal muscles back together for a flatter profile.
• Strategic Incision: Incisions are placed low to ensure they are easily hidden by clothing or underwear.

Surgical steps

• Pre-operative analysis using 3D ultrasound to measure fat thickness and muscle condition.
• General anesthesia is administered by a specialist for patient safety.
• Excess fat is suctioned out from the flanks and abdomen to refine the silhouette.
• A low horizontal incision is made, and underlying abdominal muscles are tightened and sutured.
• Redundant skin is pulled down and excised; the navel may be repositioned if necessary.
• The incision is closed using meticulous multi-layer suturing techniques to minimize scarring.

Recovery & aftercare

• Standard surgery time is approximately 3 hours under general anesthesia. Hospitalization is usually not required.
• Stitches are typically removed 10–14 days after the procedure.
• Wear a compression garment as instructed (usually for 4-6 weeks) to reduce swelling and support the new body shape.
• Avoid heavy lifting and intense exercise for at least 1 month.

Risks & things to consider

• Possibility of scarring, though techniques are used to keep incisions low and hidden by swimwear.
• Risk of infection, bleeding, or fluid accumulation (seroma) as with any major surgery.
• Smokers must stop smoking at least 2-4 weeks before and after surgery to prevent tissue necrosis and delayed healing.

Frequently asked questions

Case photos show individual results. Outcomes vary with anatomy and aftercare.

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