Tummy Tuck

Tummy tucks can be helpful if you:

• If you want to stay healthy, you should avoid smoking.
• Keep your weight where it should be for optimal health.
• intend to delay having children.
• suffer from sagging abdominal skin.
• Even though abdominoplasty’s effects are permanent, Dr. Trelles warns that dramatic weight changes will have a negative impact. Furthermore, it is important for patients to know that a tummy tuck is not a solution for obesity or stretch marks.

The first step in getting a tummy tuck is scheduling a consultation, during which you and your surgeon will talk about what you hope to achieve, your current health, and your lifestyle. You should come to this consultation with a list of questions and concerns, and you should also be prepared to talk about your reasons for treatment, expectations, current medical conditions (including allergies), medications, and use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, as well as your personal and family history.

ou will be given pre-operative instructions for your tummy tuck. Examples of this are:

• Clinical evaluation and/or laboratory analysis.
• Give up cigarettes two weeks before your procedure.
• Start new medications or have your current ones adjusted.
• Do not take any non-steroidal anti-­inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• You should make plans for getting back home after the operation.

Anaesthesia

Your procedure will be performed while you are under anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon will advise you on the best form of anesthesia, which may range from intravenous sedation to general anesthesia.

-Total abdominoplasty

Between the pubic hairline and the belly button, a horizontal incision is made. Removal of excess skin from the upper abdomen may necessitate a second incision around the navel. Your surgeon will tighten your abdominal muscles and close the incisions with sutures after he or she removes excess fat and tissue from your upper and lower stomach.

Patients who have had multiple pregnancies, lost a lot of weight, and have a lot of excess skin hanging around their stomachs are good candidates for a full tummy tuck.

-Miniature abdominalplasty

Above the pubic bone is where the incision for a mini tummy tuck is made, and this is where the excess skin and fat are taken off. The incision is closed using sutures after the lower abdominal muscles have been tightened. Mini tummy tucks are less invasive than full tummy tucks because they require a smaller incision.

Mini tummy tucks are ideal for people who have only a little bit of flabby abdominal skin or who have experienced mild sagging as a result of aging.

-Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck

The surgical procedure is identical to a full tummy tuck, with the exception that a vertical incision is made down the center of the body in addition to the traditional horizontal incision.
Dr. Trelles says that the fleur de lis tummy tuck is an effective method for removing excess skin from the abdominal region after massive weight loss or prior weight-loss surgery.

Your midsection will be bandaged in an elastic compression garment to reduce any swelling. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect. Pain and discomfort in your abdominal area are normal and can be reduced by prescribed medication. Patients can usually return to work after two to three weeks.

The outcomes of a tummy tuck are visible right away, and they continue to enhance your appearance as you heal. Patients report feeling more confident after tummy tuck surgery. If you stick to a healthy routine and don’t try to have a baby anytime soon, the effects should last for a long time.