Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty

Although a flat, firm tummy is always desirable, it can often be very elusive despite all the sit-ups and dieting you do. This happens the abdominal muscles are often stretched due to pregnancy or weight loss. In these cases, a tummy tuck is typically the only way to get back to its normal form. A tummy tuck surgery will get rid of the excess fat and skin around the midsection, and make the abdominals taut again.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is performed under local anesthesia with a sedative, or under general anesthesia. It is regularly done with an incision usually made very low on the abdomen, just above the pubic area. During the procedure, excess skin and fat tissue are removed, and the muscles of the abdominal walls are also tightened.

Depending on the extent of the work to be done, a liposuction may also be recommended alongside a tummy tuck. Patients that have excess fat only in the lower portion of the abdomen can choose to have a mini tummy tuck, rather than a full one.

Suitable for Me?

• You have excess fat around the midsection that does not respond to diet and exercise.
• Your weight is normal, but you have a protruding tummy due to pregnancy or weight loss.
• You are not overweight.
• A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program.

Is Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty only for Females?

NO! It is for both Males & Females.

Rectus Diastasis refers to the Rectus Abdominal Muscles Separation Gap between the left and right abdominal muscles also known as the linea alba. Or it is a separation of the rectus abdominal (abdominis) in the midline of the core muscles.  The separation gap can be larger than 2 cm.

To know more about Rectus Diastasis and how the surgery is performed, click here for more information.