TUMMY TUCK, ABDOMINOPLASTY, MINI ABDOMINOPLASTY, APRONECTOMY

In males having a six pack is considered to be handsome. In females however having a flat tummy is considered as beautiful. Potbelly and large abdomens are a major cosmetic and functional problem. In addition,  the skin underneath the flabby stomach gets itchy and becomes a hygienic problem. Getting proper sized dresses clothing is another issue. Husbands and wives in general will like to see their partners in good shape and have a happy sex life  by maintaining their physical attraction.

  Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is an operation that can help to tackle these troubles.

There are three main problems that can lead to large tummy or potbelly: +

1. Excess fat: in some people the fat gets selectively deposited over the tummy area and refuses to go away with any number of exercises or regimes. When fat deposition is the only problem then liposuction or sucking the fat by using a canula put through a 1 cm keyhole can be the answer. You need to be examined to rule out the other problems and see if you are the ideal candidate for liposuction.

2. Poor tone of muscles: Most of us are employed in sedentary jobs where we sit for long periods or long hours without any exercise. Very few of us actually have a regular exercise regime. Also after a number of pregnancies the abdominal muscles loose their tone as very few women actually have an exercise regime after delivery. The abdominal muscles therefore become lax and the pack muscles actually spread out (Divarication of rectus abdominals muscle). Abdominal surgery will help in these patients as the muscles will be moved back to position and stitched back together.

3. Excess skin: When the belly skin is excess- it leads to overhanging skin that looks unattractive, besides being a hygienic problem. Removing this excess skin by tummy tuck or abdominoplasty will help to improve the abdominal contour and make it attractive.

A Tummy Tuck is usually performed in a hospital, under general anesthesia. There are many variations of the procedure varying from a mini abdominoplasty , apronectomy to a complete abdominoplasty with fat, skin and muscle tightening. Please discuss with your doctor as to which procedure would be ideal for you.  Women who are planning future pregnancies must defer this surgery .

While discussing with the doctor, you must tell him about your medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, allergies, previous hospitalizations, previous operations, smoking, medications like aspirin or oral contraceptives as well as risk factors for deep vein thrombosis ( DVT or leg vein clots) as this will influence the surgery.

Bed rest is recommended for the first day. Some pain is expected but the doctor will prescribe adequate pain killers to tackle this problem.  If drains are used, they may remain for 2 to 4 days usually or until discharge fluids decrease significantly. Sutures will have to be removed in a few days . During your recovery, you must refrain from any strenuous activity or rifting. Most patients are back to work in two or three weeks.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty operation will improve your self confidence and give you an increased enthusiasm to exercise by making you tummy firm and shapely as well as removing excess skin and fat along with tightening of the tummy wall muscles.

Fix up an appointment today with Dr Alexander at kims hospital cochin, kerala, India to know more about tummy tucks or abdominoplasty operation and how it can change your life.

0091 4843041000