Tummy Tuck Surgery
After substantial weight loss, many men find their abdominal muscles are weaker and the skin in that area has become much looser. Despite exercise and diet this excess skin may be difficult to tone up 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. Read more on why men choose to have a tummy tuck surgery.
Facts
- Tummy tuck surgery is not a way to lose weight.
- This procedure removes excess skin following weight loss or exercise.
- Very often this procedure is carried out with Liposuction to define body shape.
- This procedure tightens the muscles and remove excess skin to leave a firmer and flatter abdomen.
The procedure for tummy tuck surgery
- The tummy tuck procedure takes around 2 hours under general anaesthetic.
- Tummy tuck procedures requires a 1 or 2 night stay in hospital.
- Loose excess skin and fatty tissue are removed through an incision which extends across the abdomen, usually from hip to hip.
- A benefit of this procedure is that the entire abdominal muscle wall can be tightened, usually with permanent sutures.
- You have a firmer result and flatter tummy (even if you didn't have a flat tummy before).
- Read more about the tummy tuck procedure.
What to expect from tummy tuck surgery?
- Increased overall self-confidence and self esteem.
- Ability to wear tight fitting clothes.
- Take part in sports / activities previously not considered.
- Read more about what to expect from having a tummy tuck procedure.
Recovery from tummy tuck surgery
- Following surgery, you will need to rest and wear a light support garment.
- Return to light exercises to start toning muscles after at least 2 weeks.
- Most men return to work about 14 days after their operation.
- Read more about recovering from a tummy tuck procedure.
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