Tummy tuck operations are designed to remove the excess skin that develops around the abdominal area, but there are different levels of the surgery.
Sydney, Australia - July 20, 2013 /MarketersMedia/ --
Many people today go through significant weight fluctuations that leave them with a lot of excess folds, skin or fat in their abdominal area. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a surgical procedure that results in some of the most powerful transformations in plastic surgery.
Although tummy tucks are especially popular among women who have gone through pregnancy, it is also popular among men. The 21st Century brought with it a wave of weight loss TV programmers and new surgical innovations aimed at combating obesity. As a result, many men and women experience massive weight loss, requiring surgery to get rid of the excess skin and fat left behind.
Ideal candidates for tummy tucks are individuals who are close to their ideal body weight and are dedicated to good diet and regular exercise routines. During surgery, excess skin and contouring fat is removed, while rectus muscle separation is repaired. The plastic surgeon could completely remodel a patient’s waist line and core region so that exercise has a greater impact on his or her shape.
There are variations of the standard abdominoplasty to benefit patients requiring different levels of tightening for their abdominal muscles. Patients who only require a small portion of skin removed or only the abdominal muscles tightened may only need a mini-tuck or small abdominoplasty.
On the other hand, patients who go through massive weight loss may need more extensive surgery. For instance, the extended tummy tuck involves a 180 degree scar and includes surgical work on the love handles. The most extensive tummy tuck Dr. Tavakoli, a cosmetic surgeon, performs is the body lift, which involves a 360 degree scar that includes the love handles and back.
A tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia and usually requires a hospital stay of about 3 to 4 days since surgical drains need to stay for at least 3 days to prevent fluid formation. In addition, the muscle repair can be painful, which is why pain pumps are typically used for up to 2 days following surgery.
Strenuous activity, including lifting heavy items, must be avoided for the first six weeks after surgery. Some people are able to resume their normal activities after two weeks and can drive after the third week. However, softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation and loosening of the tight sensation could take half a year to 12 months.
About Dr. Tavakoli
Dr. Tavakoli has more than 16 years of training and experience in plastic surgery and tummy tucks. He works with a qualified team of dedicated and qualified professionals who work together to ensure each patient has a positive experience. He specializes in minimal-scar surgery to create natural-looking results for each individual patient.
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Kourosh Tavakoli
Email: digital@drtavakoli.com.au
Address: Suite 1, Level 1, 376 New South Head Rd Double Bay NSW 2028 Sydney Australia
Phone: 61 2 9302 4900
Organization: Dr. Tavakoli
