TUMMY TUCK – DESIRE CLINIC

What is Tummy Tuck Surgery?

A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat deposits from the abdomen that are typically present after pregnancy or weight loss. The procedure involves making an incision in the lower part of the abdomen and removing the excess skin and fat to give you the youthful appearance you have always desired.

What are the benefits of a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Throughout a tummy tuck treatment, excess, loose, or protruding skin from your abdomen will be removed. Your abdominal muscles will become more toned and powerful. Any right-angle deviation will be corrected.

The umbilicus, or belly button, won't protrude or droop anymore. It will be moved to a better position, where it will be smaller and more angular.

When you receive a stomach tuck, any hernias or strained abdominal muscles will be corrected. These may have gotten bigger during your pregnancy.

TYPES OF TUMMY TUCK SURGERY?

Depending on the type of your body and the change in the contour of your abdomen, a variety of tummy tuck treatments can be performed.

• 1. Mini-tummy tuck – When there is lower abdominal laxity, only the lower skin is removed. Either the navel stays put or it can drift down two centimetres. It is possible to see tucked lower muscles. Lower surgical scars from prior procedures are removed.
  • 1. Modified tummy tuck- It tightens the muscles along its entire length. It moves the navel. A new navel can be made if there is a hernia through the navel. Usually, the stretch marks beneath the umbilicus are eliminated. Fat grafting can be used to treat those located above the umbilicus.
  • The incision is typically performed in the crease between the skin of the stomach and the privates. The scar is therefore present. Some individuals may get a minor additional vertical scar or a scar to cover the hole as a result of the navel's displacement. We can use lasers to treat these scars if they are evident.
• 2. High lateral tension Abdominoplasty – Rather than removing more skin from the middle of the stomach tuck cut, more skin is removed from the sides. The waist's form is improved as a result. It moves the navel. A new hernia can develop if there is already one through the navel.
  • 1. Modified tummy tuck- It tightens the muscles along its entire length. It moves the navel. A new navel can be made if there is a hernia through the navel. Usually, the stretch marks beneath the umbilicus are eliminated. Fat grafting can be used to treat those located above the umbilicus.
  • Who should consider tummy tuck surgery?
  • A tummy tuck is recommended for those who:
    • Too much weight was lately lost
    • Surgery on the abdomen
    • Pregnant women, particularly those who had C-sections
    • Have aged and have less elastic skin
    • In most cases, breast augmentation surgery is combined with other body reshaping treatments, such as stomach tuck surgery.

What can you expect after a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck surgery is no exception to the rule that good things always have a cost. People who have a stomach tuck surgery must be cautious for at least the first six weeks even though they will have a beautiful waistline once they recover from the procedure.

To avoid any fluid build-up at the surgical site, your doctor might suggest you to wear a supportive abdomen garment. Supporting the abdominal muscles after surgery, the abdominal garment.

Additionally, for at least eight weeks following the treatment, your doctor could advise you to refrain from any positions that could put tension on the incision site.

Cost of a tummy tuck at Desire Clinic?

The average sectional fee for a tummy tuck at Desire Clinic is Rs.900. Depending on each patient's interpersonal objectives and other criteria, the total cost of treatment varies greatly for each one.

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