A paunch, a pendulous skin fold or a protuberant belly are variations of a similar problem i.e. excess fat on the front of the tummy. The skin buckles like a hammock and forms a pendulous fold. Many times, a protuberant belly is due to excess intra-abdominal fat, or divarication of rectii (ventral hernia).

The first marking is done in the standing position. The amount of excess skin that can be removed is marked at this time. Depending on the amount of skin that has to be removed, the procedure could be either a limited, modified limited, or full tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty).

Abdominoplasty procedure is usually done under general anesthesia. Excess fat and skin is lifted off the abdominal muscles by using a low traverse incision, similar to a caesarian incision.

Our lipoabdominoplasty surgeon at Aesthetics Medispa will guide you as to which procedure is suitable for you. Liposuction of flanks, upper abdomen, lower back is done along with abdominoplasty if necessary, to improve your body proportions.

Adults with problems pertaining to abdominal contours, of any age, who are in good health, are moderately fit, and have good muscle tone overall, can undergo a tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). They should not have any life-threatening illness or medical conditions. Women who have undergone caesarian section have the opportunity to have the existing scar revised. Patients whose weight has been stabilized after weight loss program, or who feel that they are at their ideal weight are also good candidates for a tummy tuck or lipoabdominoplasty.

Patients who smoke, however, can have an increased risk of complications. Previous abdominal surgery may also limit the potential results of the surgery.

There might be bruising and swelling after surgery. This should subside in three to six weeks. You may have drains. These will be removed once the drainage stops. This usually takes two to five days. You should be able to go home from the hospital once the drainage stops. Your abdominal skin will be tight after surgery. You may have to walk stooped for a few days till the existing skin stretches. Wounds normally heal in seven days to two weeks.

You should expect a flatter, more shapely abdomen once all swelling and bruising have subsided. You can expect improvements in areas where liposuction has been done along with abdominoplasty.

A lipoabdominoplasty will improve your figure and posture. This will improve your clothing size. It would lead to a boost in your confidence. Ultimately, your self-esteem will improve.

You are usually hospitalized for two to five days, depending on how soon the drainage of fluids stops.

A consultation with our tummy tuck surgeons at Aesthetics Medispa is the first step to learn how surgery can improve the appearance of your body. This consultation will fully educate you in a non-pressured environment and will include a discussion of your goals, options available for tummy tuck surgery, likely outcomes, potential risks and complications.

When those who are obese or morbidly obese lose a lot of their weight they develop overhanging folds of skin. These people will benefit the most by having a circumferential tuck and removal of the overhanging skin folds.

You will experience a firmer and tighter or tauter skin. Your shape will improve as the excess skin is removed. Clothes will fit you better. You will also lose inches of your waist and hips. There is an overall sense of feeling good about your figure.

A tummy tuck is advised when only anterior or front skin over the tummy is in excess. Circumferential or body lift is advised when there is an excess all around the body. The skin and deeper tissues over the lower body are lifted up and anchored to the middle body.

Yes, it tightens and lifts the skin from the upper thigh, buttock, and hip regions. If you have developed cellulite appearance due to the sagging skin, it will improve.

In a circumferential lift, the scar will be all around. At Aesthetics Medispa, Dr Ashish Davalbhakta places it very low down so that it is always hidden in the bikini. In a near circumferential lift, the scar will not be circumferential.

With time and with treatments available at Aesthetics Medispa, the scar will fade. It should become imperceptible in a couple of years.

There are no long-term risks.

The short-term risks are healing delays or problems. Hematoma, seroma, or collections, fat necrosis, and skin necrosis. All these problems are treatable.

Depending on the extent of dissection and the extent of resection of skin, you may have to stay in the hospital anywhere between approximately one week.