What is a abdominoplasty?

The traditional tummy tuck involves making a horizontal incision in the area between your bikini line and belly button. The shape and length and the incision can vary depending on the amount of loose skin. Excess fat is removed through this incision, and loose skin is trimmed for an aesthetically pleasing contour. In addition, the belly button (umbilicus) is repositioned so it sits in a more natural position. Surgical drainage tubes may be placed at the incision site to prevent fluid build-up. These will be left in place temporarily and removed before you return home.

A partial tummy tuck is ideal for patients with excess skin and fat deposits mainly in the area below the navel. The surgery is performed via a small horizontal incision above your bikini line through which stubborn fat is removed. The surgeon will also trim excess loose skin for a flatter abdomen and a more aesthetically pleasing appearance overall.

A partial tummy tuck is often favoured to a full abdominoplasty since it is quicker and more straightforward, and patients tend to heel faster. The whole operation takes about 2 to 3 hours to perform. It is, however, not suited for patients with large amounts of fat in the upper part of the abdomen.

Tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction for maximal body contouring. Liposuction uses a suction technique to remove fat from under the skin. This allows for a more efficient treatment of the fat deposits and provides even more significant improvements in the overall contour.