Abdominoplasty: Latest trends in Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty is a surgical operation that involves removing of excess flesh from the abdomen. Abdominoplasty which is also called as tummy tuck is designed to treat Excess skin, Excess fat tissue and bulging of muscles in the abdomen due to Pregnancy, Genetics and Weight fluctuations of one’s body. Abdominoplasty are subdivided into categories depending on operations carried. A surgery which takes around 1 to 5 hours is complete Abdominoplasty whereas partial abdominoplasty or mini-tuck abdominoplasty can be completed between 1 and 2 hours. 

An incision is made above the pubic area from hip to hip followed by another incision which can be made at the navel free from the surrounding skin in Complete Abdominoplasty. From the abdominal wall the skin is detached to reveal the muscles and this muscle fascia are tightened with sutures. In partial Abdominoplasty a smaller incision is made where it is necessary. Lower abdomen skin and fat are detached from the muscle fascia and excess skin removed by stretching down the skin. Extended abdominoplasty includes both complete abdominoplasty and lateral thigh lift. Scars by this type of surgery runs from the posterior axillary line. Besides addition to vertical-line tightening in High lateral tension Abdominoplasty new technique muscles are tightened horizontally resulting as better-defined waistline with dramatically flat abdomen. Another new technique as FAB Technique or Floating Abdominoplasty which can also known as an extended mini Abdominoplasty necessary shaping is processed with a smaller incision which cannot be done around the belly button. Excess skin is removed by this smaller incision and the belly button is temporarily detached and muscles are tightened and reshaped from sternum to pubic area. Likewise skin is tightened and the belly button is reattached, or moved down one or two cm if desired. In case of Circumferential abdominoplasty it includes extended abdominoplasty with a buttock lift. Patients who have undergone massive weight loss this kind of operation is most appropriate.

Combination procedures:

In Combination procedures Abdominoplasty can be combined with liposuction which performs body contouring around the buttocks, hips and thighs which also can be combined with, breast augmentation/reduction, breast lift results of mommy makeover or occasionally hysterectomy.

Abdominoplasty Recovery:

According to the surgery patients are advised to take at least one to four weeks of this recovery time off from work and heavy lifting is best avoided during this time. All forms of nicotine is to be avoided for a month or longer prior to surgery which it takes 3–6 months duration for Full recovery with fading of scars thereafter.

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