Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

The Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is an operation that is designed to remove excess skin from your abdomen at the same time, tightening your abdominal muscles. It is indicated in cases where there is laxity of the abdomen resulting in bulging due to abnormal stretching of the abdominal muscles and skin. Unlike Liposculpture, which removes fat, this operation involves removal of skin and fat, with tightening of muscles. For this reason, it is more extensive than Liposculpture. The actual extent of surgery will depend on the amount of excess skin and the laxity of the abdominal muscles.

Prior to tummy tuck surgery, the amount of skin that is to be removed is carefully marked. Tumescent Liposculpture may be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck operation, depending on your individual situation. The operation is comfortably carried out under local tumescent anesthesia with intravenous sedation. An incision is made in the bikini line and the excess skin is pulled down and inward, and is removed along with underlying fatty tissue. Your umbilicus (belly button) may need to be repositioned with your tummy tuck procedure. The abdominal wall muscles are tightened as required, the skin is carefully redraped and the incision closed with absorbablesutures.

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