The incisions will be closed with sutures, and a drainage tube may be placed, to drain out fluids. Tummy tuck can also be performed by a less invasive procedure called Endoscopic tummy tuck. In this procedure, your surgeon inserts a lighted camera called an endoscope through a tiny incision. Images taken with the camera will be displayed on a large screen, which will guide the surgeon during the procedure.This surgery can take as much time from the preparation to the recovery. Starting right here, we would like to share how the tummy tuck operation goes to help you weigh your options. Dr. Daniel Kaufman, along with our Board-certified anesthesiologists, performs the surgery under general anesthesia to numb away pain during the operation. This is not always the case, and in some instances that a different type of anesthesia must be used, let our doctor help you decide. Is the procedure painful?
Severe pain on the surgical site might also occur. Any one of these is an indication that an infection is occurring and could lead into greater complication so seek medical help immediately. An antibiotic therapy would be needed. Sometimes, another surgery is required to remove the seroma. Although it is not unusual to develop one after surgery, extra care should be exerted that proper monitoring is done.
After one to two weeks, you will then transition to a compressive garment that will help minimize your swelling. Ideally, you would wear the binder or garment at least 12 to 18 hours per day for the first three weeks. We recommend you remove the binder when you are in bed to reduce the pressure on your leg veins. After three weeks, we recommend you wear the garment at least 12 hours per day for the next two months.
Most clothing and bathing suits do a good job of hiding scars. However, the procedure may not remove all stretch marks if they are extensive. Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) results will last for many years, unless you gain or lose a large amount of weight or become pregnant. Risks of abdominoplasty include blood clots, infection, bleeding under the skin flap, poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss, or need for a second operation.
Tummy tuck procedures (otherwise known as abdominoplasties) are among the top 10 most popular cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the United States. Given the popularity of tummy tuck procedures, Dr. Mark Deuber feels that it is important for prospective patients to fully understand not only what is involved in the actual procedure, but what they should expect during the recovery phase. A tummy tuck procedure is designed to remove excess, loose skin and tissue, and tighten up underlying muscle following dramatic weight loss.
The combined procedure however, does not claim hundred percent freedom from the formation of seromas. Seromas are nuisances and can cause anxiety, depression and delayed healing to the patient who had undergone a tummy tuck. However, early management could prevent infection and further complications. Only infected and left untreated complicated seromas would warrant an emergency. Most of the time, the patient does not need to be alarmed with seromas.
Tummy tuck patients must have a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or below. A BMI over 28 puts patients at a higher risk for complications as well as results that may be less than patients expect. 1. Enter your height and weight. 2. Select the Compute BMI button. Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? The best candidates for tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, are men and women who are in relatively good shape, but cannot rid themselves of a fat deposit or loose abdominal skin by dieting or exercise.
Avoiding smoking and drinking, eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of sleep leading up to your surgery can significantly lower your chances of complications like excessive bleeding, infection or unwanted immune responses. During your consultation, your surgeon will likely ask you questions about your health, your health history, your lifestyle and your goals for your tummy tuck.
