ABDOMINOPLASTY (TUMMY TUCK)
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- This procedure removes excess skin and / or fat from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal wall muscles and skin.
- It can vary from a small procedure just to tighten abdominal skin to a large procedure, including hernia repair and liposuction.
- This procedure should be considered only after completing your family (all your pregnancies).
- It is often combined with liposuction of the flanks and “love handles”.
- However, ideal candidates for this surgery are at their ideal body weight.
FAQ's
Q: What happens if I fall pregnant after a tummy tuck?
A: It is recommended to have this procedure done only after you have completed your family, as the expansion of the abdomen with pregnancy will affect the result of the abdominoplasty procedure. However, if a pregnancy does occur, you will need to inform your doctor of the previous surgery and you can be monitored.
Q: Does smoking pose a risk for this procedure?
A: Yes, Smoking causes decreased blood flow in smaller blood vessels and capillaries. This leads to decreased oxygen in operated tissue. The result can be delayed wound healing, skin necrosis and gangrene, wound infection and cellulitis. It is therefore vital to stop smoking before considering an abdominoplasty procedure.
Q: I have a hernia/umbilical hernia/incisional hernia?
A: Hernias can be repaired with the abdominoplasty procedure.