Tummy Tuck Surgery
After substantial weight loss, many people find their abdominal muscles are weak and the skin in that area has become looser. Despite exercise and diet, this may be difficult to shift and can cause self-consciousness and anxiety. Having a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure can help. During the procedure the muscles can be tightened and excess skin removed, leaving a firmer and flatter abdomen.
Many of our patients choose to combine a tummy tuck procedure with having liposuction to their waist area to create a new slim waistline.
The procedure for tummy tuck surgery
The tummy tuck procedure takes around 2 hours under general anaesthetic and usually requires a 1 to 2 night stay in hospital.
During the procedure, all loose excess skin and fatty tissue are removed through an incision which extends across the abdomen, usually from hip to hip and the damaged abdominal muscles are repaired. A benefit of this procedure is that the entire abdominal muscle wall can be tightenened, usually with permanent sutures, to give you a firmer result and flater tummy (even if you didn't have a flat tummy previously).
Recovery from tummy tuck surgery
Following surgery, you will need to rest and wear a light support garment. After at least 2 weeks, you will be able to start doing light exercises to start toning muscles and help the skin to heal. Most people return to work about 14 days after their operation.
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