A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is the most effective way to tighten your stomach area. It also gets rid of loose or wrinkled skin. Stretch marks between the belly button and pubic hair are eliminated. Fat tissue in the lower abdomen is removed. The abdominal wall muscles are tightened so that even when sitting down or bending over the abdomen doesn’t stick out. Say goodbye to holding in your belly.
What are the benefits of a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?
Abdominal wall deformities have three components:
- Loose or wrinkly skin, stretch marks. Result of ageing, pregnancy, or marked weight loss.
- Fat tissue, most of the time seen in the lower abdomen.
- Muscle separation, which can occur by itself, or as a result of pregnancy. Sit-ups or crunches don’t help in this situation as once the muscles relax, they separate and the tummy bulges out.
Liposuction alone can take care of excess fat tissue, but loose skin and stretch marks must be addressed by one of three techniques : dermatolipectomy, mini-tummy tuck, or full tummy tuck.
What is involved in the full tummy tuck procedure?
The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure can be done under general, regional, or twilight anesthesia, depending on individual patient preference and needs. The first step is to cut the skin between the belly button and top of pubic hair. The belly button stays in place. The muscles are then tightened from the pubic bone to the ribs. The skin above the belly button is then stretched down to the pubic area and stitched in place. Finally, the belly button is brought out thru the overlying skin to occupy its original position. Some liposuction is performed to fine tune the new shape of the abdomen area.
What is involved in the mini-tummy tuck procedure?
The mini-tummy tuck procedure only cuts out a part of the skin between the belly button and top of pubic hair, the belly button is streched down but not repositioned. A correction of the lower part of the abdominal muscles can be performed as well. If applicable, this procedure provides the benefit of a considerably shorter scar and faster recovery.
