Tummy Tuck – Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
A tummy tuck cosmetic surgery procedure will take about two to
five hours, depending on the nature of the job. If you are only
receiving a partial abdominoplasty it will probably only take
between one to two hours.
The surgical procedure starts with a long incision across the
hipbone directly above the pubic area. Another cut is then made
to remove the belly button from the original tissue in order to
place it back after the surgery is complete.
The next step is to separate the skin from the lower torso area
of the pubic area to the ribcage, revealing the muscles
underneath. The exposed muscles are then stitched together which
forces them to conform to their new position. This will create a
more toned and defined waistline. The skin is then pulled down
to the area of the initial incision, sown together and any
excess skin is surgically removed. A new cut is then made for
the navel and gauze bandages and a temporary tube to drain away
excess fluid.
The first couple days after an abdominoplasty are the most
painful because this is the time when there is the most soreness
and swelling. It is very important not to disturb the stitches
and sutures during this time. After about five to seven days the
doctor will remove the stitches and the patient will need to
wear a specially designed support garment to ensure proper
healing.
Returning to normal life after this surgery takes a bit more
time. A great deal of the recovery has to do with your physical
condition and the amount of physical activity performed after
the surgery. Some patients can return to work as little as two
weeks after the procedure, but others take longer to heal. After
around nine months the scarring should subside, giving you the
freedom to show off your new stomach.
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