Abdominoplasty surgery is the medical term for a tummy tuck. This elective cosmetic surgical procedure is considered a major surgical procedure to address excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdominal areas of the body. This procedure also tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall for a sculpted and more contoured appearance. It can drastically reduce a protruding abdomen for a more natural and slimmer look. However, it will produce a permanent scar that can potentially extend from hip to hip, dependent on the extent of the surgery itself.
The procedure begins with an initial incision that is made just above the pubic area. This allows the surgeon to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. If necessary, a second incision is made around the navel to allow the surgeon to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen. The second part of the surgery sees the surgeon separating the skin from the abdominal wall to the ribs. This allows the surgeon to draw the underlying muscles and tissue together to stitch them as required. This process narrows the waistline and strengthens the abdominal wall.
This is followed by the surgeon drawing down the abdominal skin to remove any excess skin in the area. Complete abdominoplasty surgery will also require the surgeon to cut a new opening for the navel. Both these incisions are stitched closed afterwards. Although it might be a major surgical procedure, the result is the patient having a flatter, slimmer, and more trimmed abdominal area. The scars of such a surgery are permanent. However, it can fade over time. Now that you aware of what to expect from such a surgical procedure, you can consult a medical professional about the pros and cons involved with a tummy tuck.
The ideal candidate for abdominoplasty surgery is healthy and in relatively good shape. If you are considering this major surgical procedure as a shortcut to quickly lose weight, we would suggest conventional methods such as dietary adjustments and regular exercise instead. However, if you are struggling to get rid of large fat deposits or excess skin that are non-responsive to conventional weight-loss methods, you might be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck. We also suggest that your skin is in a healthy and elastic state, as the skin must adapt to the new contours of the abdomen. Any pregnancy after the surgery will also undo any work done in the abdominal area.
Centurion Cosmetic Clinic is your first choice for cosmetic surgical procedures for both women and men. For more info on how we can assist you with these procedures, please peruse our website for details on our different types of cosmetic surgeries.
