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is a sign of fitness and good health. It is a dream that many try to
achieve. Some succeed through exercise and weight control, but many
don’t. Even individuals of otherwise normal body proportion can develop
an abdomen that protrudes or is loose and sagging. |
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most common causes of this include heredity, multiple pregnancies,
prior surgery, significant fluctuat ions in weight or congenital spine
abnormalities that affect posture. If you desire a tighter, flatter
abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be appropriate to help achieve your
goals.
Liposuction may be able to
get rid of excess fat in the lower part of the abdomen, but often the
excess skin fold fails to contract. Hence, the best option in such
cases is to excise both the excess fat and skin. |
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| When
the excess fat and skin fold is excised, there is an opportunity to
restore weakened or separated muscles of the abdomen. This creates a
profile that is smoother and firmer, often enhancing your body image
and confidence. It can improve your posture and also enables you wear
better fitting clothes. |
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| Who should have it done? |
| Adults
with the above abdominal problems, of any age who are in good health,
moderately fit and overall have good muscle tone. They should not have
any life threatening illness or medical conditions. Patients who smoke
can have an increased risk of complications. Previous abdominal surgery
may limit the potential results of tummy tuck. |
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| Women
who have undergone caesarian section have the opportunity to have the
existing scar revised. Patients whose weight has been stabilised after
weight loss program or feel they are at their ideal weight are also
good candidates for a tummy. |
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| Could you benefit from a tummy tuck? |
| A
tummy tuck will enhance your figure and your self-confidence, its not
likely to change your life or the way people treat you. A tummy tuck is
not a substitute for weight loss or exercise program. Patients who are
planning substantial weight loss or women who are considering future
pregnancies may be advised to postpone a tummy tuck. |
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| Risks and complications - |
| Possible
risks include bleeding and collection of blood under the skin
(hematoma), fluid accumulation, infection or poor healing at the
incision site. These risks are common to many operations and can be
dealt with easily. Blood clots in the deep veins of the leg is a
problem associated with lying still for too long. Any surgery carries
risks associated with anaesthesia. These risks will be fully discussed
with you prior to your consent for surgery.y The low transverse
abdominal scar usually heals very nicely but occasionally may undergo
hypertrophy and in a person with keloidal tendency may become a keloid.
Your Aesthetic surgeon at Aesthetics will tell you ways to avoid and
treat these if they happen. |
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| What to expect after surgery? |
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might be bruising and swelling after surgery that should subside in 3 -
6 weeks. You may have drains that will be removed once the drainage
stops. This usually takes 2 - 5 days. Once the drainage stops, you
should be able to go home from the hospital. Your abdominal skin will
be tight after surgery and you may have to walk stooped for a few days
till the existing skin stretches. Wounds normally heal in 7 days to 2
weeks. Once all swelling and bruising has subsided you should expect a
flatter, more shapely abdomen. If liposuction has been done along with
tummy tuck, expect improvement in figure in those areas as well. A
tummy tuck will improve your figure, posture, size of clothes that you
wear and overall confidence. This in turn will lead to improvement in
self-esteem. |
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