| Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures which results in a smooth taut abdomen by removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. It also tightens the loose abdominal muscles, removes hanging skin and the stretch marks owing to weight loss or pregnancy. Earlier popular only with women, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty has become a very popular cosmetic surgery option for the urban men along with women. |
| Several different surgical techniques are available to achieve the best tummy tuck results (depending on the condition of the patient). The procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia and takes about 3 - 4 hours. A horizontal incision across lower abdomen (within or above the pubic area) is made, muscles and skin separated and the fat is removed by Liposuction . The incision is then closed and the area bandaged. The drainage tubes are inserted to prevent fluids from accumulating. |
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| Candidates for Tummy tuck |
| If you have flabby, overhanging tummy, excess or loose sagging abdominal skin, weakened abdominal muscles from pregnancy or aging, stretch marks after pregnancy or old surgical scars and are above 18 years, physically healthy and mentally and emotionally stable and have realistic expectations, you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck surgery . |
| If you are in good health, but are concerned about loose abdominal muscles or excess skin or large fat deposits not responding to diet or exercises, you are the best candidate for tummy tuck . It is especially helpful for women who have stretched abdominal muscles and skin to a point where they cannot become normal without surgery. |
| Expected Results from Tummy tuck |
| You can expect great results from tummy tuck especially if you have loose and overhang following pregnancy and childbirth. You shall get a smooth, taut abdomen with no excess fat or lose hanging skin almost free of stretch marks. |
| Recovery after Tummy tuck |
| Lot of pain and discomfort is experienced immediately following a tummy tuck . You may also experience numbness and excessive bruising and swelling of the area for the next few days. The drainage tubes are removed within 48-72 hours. The support garment should be worn for 3-4 weeks. You should be able to return to work or school within two weeks. Exercises that work the abdominal muscles should be avoided for three months. High impact exercise may be resumed within 6-8 weeks. |
| Time & Cost - Tummy Tuck in India |
You would need to stay at the hospital for 3-4 days following the tummy tuck till your drainage pipes are removed. Another week in India before you can fly back.
Approximate, all inclusive cost of tummy tuck in India starts from about USD 2900 and varies with the skill of the surgeon, facility and city where you choose to get the procedure done. |
