Abdominoplasty/ Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty is a procedure which involves flattening of abdomen by removing extra fat and skin which can’t be reduced with diet or exercise.

Indication

The procedure is helpful to treat conditions such as

• Excessive skin and fat due to obesity
• Weakened abdominal muscles due to aging ,
• Skin and fat loosened post Pregnancy

Types of Abdominoplasty

Complete Abdominoplasty: involves cutting of abdomen from hipbone and then contour the skin, tissue, and muscle as needed.
Mini Abdominoplasty: Done on the people whose fat are deposited below the navel.

Right candidate for Abdominoplasty

• Tummy tuck is suitable for men and women who are in good health.
• Women who had several pregnancies and are looking for tightening of abdominal muscles
• Men or women who were once obese.

Risk factor

• Surgical risk such as bleeding
• Blood clot
• Inflamed or itchy scarring