Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck is also know as abdominoplasty.This procedure flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening weakened or separated muscles to create an abdominal profile that is firmer.

A tummy tuck is applicable for both men and women who are in good health condition. Women with multiple pregnancies experience loose muscles and skin, and this procedure is useful to tighten those affected muscles and reduce extra skin. People who were obese, and then loss weight, are also good candidates for tummy tuck in order to remove the extra loose skin.

Depending on your desired results and the complexity of the surgery this surgery procedure can take one hour or more. The doctor uses general anesthesia, which you will be put into sleep during the operation. After the surgery, once you are fully awake, you will be transferred to the hospital room.

A complete or full tummy tuck procedure requires a horizontally-oriented incision (hipbone to hipbone) in the area between the pubic hairline and umbilicus. The shape and length can be different for each individual based on the degree of correction needed. A new belly button will be created by the doctor to , and drainage tubes may be placed under your skin and these will be removed in a few days as determined by the surgeon.