CONSULTANT
Jewel Aesthetic Center, Mumbai
Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital
Lilavati Hospital And Research Center
DR. DEVAYANI BARVE - VENKAT
Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgeon
ASAPS Fellowship Awardee, USA
Breast and Aesthetic Fellowship, Miami, USA
doctorbarve@gmail.com
A tummy tuck Surgery or Abdominoplasty surgery involves removal of excess fat and loose skin from the abdominal area and tightening the muscles in the midline.
As we age, the abdomen easily stores excess fat that is stubborn and resistant to diet and exercise. Both men and women tend to accumulate fat in the middle third of the body. Commonly after pregnancy or repeated weight fluctuation, skin and fat accumulates in the middle third of the body and there is divarication (separation) of muscles in the midline.
When there is skin excess along with fat, tummy tuck Surgery is better than liposuction alone, to give you a flat tummy. Commonly both procedures are used in combination to perform a ‘Lipo-Tummy Tuck’.
POST PREGNANCY
During pregnancy and childbirth, there is fat accumulation and stretching of the abdominal skin, along with thinning and separation of the muscles. After delivery, some changes reverse but there is residual loose hanging skin and muscle weakness which is easily corrected by a tummy tuck Surgery.
MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS
Rapid weight loss often leads to lose and sagging skin and stubborn pockets of fat all over the body. This is resistant to exercise and diet as the skin has lost its elasticity and recoil ability. This can be surgically removed by a tummy tuck surgery.
AGING AND GRAVITY
As we age, skin loses its elasticity and strength. Gravity plays an important role in the sagging of tissues. Since men and women both tend to accumulate fat around the abdomen, excess fat and loose skin is often seen.
POST PREGNANCY
During pregnancy and childbirth, there is fat accumulation and stretching of the abdominal skin, along with thinning and separation of the muscles. After delivery, some changes reverse but there is residual loose hanging skin and muscle weakness which is easily corrected by a tummy tuck surgery.
MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS
Rapid weight loss often leads to lose and sagging skin and stubborn pockets of fat all over the body. This is resistant to exercise and diet as the skin has lost its elasticity and recoil ability. This can be surgically removed by a tummy tuck surgery.
AGING AND GRAVITY
As we age, skin loses its elasticity and strength. Gravity plays an important role in the sagging of tissues. Since men and women both tend to accumulate fat around the abdomen, excess fat and loose skin is often seen.
Pre Operative
As a female plastic surgeon, I like to connect with my patients on a personal level and understand their concerns and expectations. Detailed history, examination and preoperative photos help us assess the skin excess, muscle weakness and residual stubborn fat pockets accurately. The approximate scar length and body contouring is also discussed
Surgery
tummy tuck Surgery involves removal of skin excess, repair of any hernia if present and muscle tightening and removal of stubborn pockets of fat. The Belly button (umbilicus) is either relocated or recreated. The incision stays under the panty line and length depends on amount of skin excess. The scar fades with time and good scar care and is barely noticeable.
Post Operative
The surgery is done under general anesthesia with a hospital stay of 1-2 days. You may or may not have a drain in place. You will be discharged with a prescription of antibiotics and pain killers. Most women do not experience pain after 4-5 days. There is s feeling of tightness due to the muscle repair which subsides gradually.
Recovery
You will be encouraged to walk the next day and should be comfortably walking in a week. Recovery takes about 1-2 weeks. You will need to use a well fitted garment to help reduce the swelling for 2 months. Some activities like jogging, high impact exercises and swimming will be restricted for 4-6 weeks.
* It is important to note that results vary with each individual, depending on a combination of factors such as age, skin elasticity, muscle tone and lifestyle
WILL MY SCAR BE SEEN?
IS TUMMY TUCK PAINFUL ?
SWELLING
RECOVERY
IS Tummy Tuck Surgery SAFE ?
Mommy makeover helps take you back to your awesome Pre-Pregnancy body. It involves both a Tummy Tuck and a Breast Lift. To know more go to our MOMMY MAKEOVER page
Liposuction helps remove fat and contour and shape the body. It is a less invasive procedure and reocovery is faster. When there is Excess of loose Skin and Muscle weakness, a Tummy Tuck Surgery is required to remove that excess and repair and tighten the muscle. The recovery takes a few days more and there is a surgical scar, although it is hidden under the bikini line.
We recommend resuming slow walking the same or the next day of surgery. You should be comfortable to walk around your house in 4-5 days. Most patients get back to work in 2-3 weeks. If your job is strenuous then you may need upto 4 weeks to recover. Some activities like jogging, high impact exercises and swimming will be restricted for 6-8 weeks.
A Flat and Contoured Tummy after a Tuck can last for a long time and patients who follow a healthy lifestyle are more likely to experience a better outcome. Over a period of time, weight fluctuations, pregnancy and gravity and aging will play a role.
A Tummy Tuck Surgery is routinely combined with Liposuction of other areas, a Breast Lift (Mommy Makeover), Breast Reduction and Breast Augmentation.
A Mini Tummy Tuck is done for patients with minimal skin excess. To know more go to our MINI TUMMY TUCK page
Cost of a Tummy Tuck Surgery depends on a variety of factors and includes things like Operating room charges, Surgeon’s charges, Surgical Material charges, Anesthesia charges and Hospital Stay amongst others. We are committed to making Aesthetic Surgery Affordable and Accessible for you. Contact Us to know more!
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