Tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and adipose tissue from the middle and lower abdomen and tenses the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Surgical indications

• Pregnancy causes abdominal fascia relaxation or visible striae gravidarum.
• Excessive obesity can lead to fat accumulation and sagging of the belly, or excessive loose skin after weight loss.
• Uneven abdominal appearance after receiving other surgeries.

Skin tightening

Suitable for severe abdominal relaxation. The excision range is larger, from the upper margin of the navel to the upper margin of the pubis between the left and right sides of the waist. The loose abdominal fascia is then repaired and sewn tight. The upper abdomen skin is pulled down, with the navel repositioned and sewn up layer by layer. If obesity is a problem, liposuction will be performed. The wound is about 25 to 30cm. Scars are usually hidden in the bikini line and can be covered by wearing underwear.

• Minor skin tightening surgery

Minor skin tightening surgery is suitable for patients with slight abdominal relaxation, with the upper abdomen and navel not to be altered, and the cut is smaller, about 15-20cm long.

Precautions before and after surgery

• Do not take anticoagulants (aspirin, etc.) one week before a tummy tuck; otherwise, you shall inform your doctor. Do not take nutritional supplements (e.g. Antrodia cinnamomea, Ginkgo biloba, vitamins, fish oil, etc.) either, and reduce intake of foods, such as ginseng, that promote blood flow.
• A drainage tube is placed for 5-7 days after surgery, and drainage volumes should be recorded for 24 hours every day and avoid pulling the tube.
• The abdomen can't straighten up 3 to 5 days after operation, so rest in bed as far as possible, avoid abdominal exertion within 2 weeks, and minimize the force exerted on the stomach and do not lift heavy objects for one month.
• Please wear a corset or use a girdle after surgery to promote recovery and firmness.
• After the operation, you can take in more fruits and vegetables and water to avoid straining to have a bowel movement.
• Stitches to the abdominal wound are removed in 10-14 days, while postoperative scar care lasts for about 3 months to 6 months.
• After operation, the abdominal skin will feel numb or dull, which will improve in about 3 months to 6 months.
• Abdominoplasty does not necessarily result in a symmetrical body shape. Factors affecting it include skin elasticity, fat distribution, skeleton bulging, muscle tension, which may lead to an asymmetrical appearance and may require a second local repair.
• If you plan to conceive or lose weight, and your weight is not stable, it is recommended that abdominoplasty be considered after a delivery or weight stabilization.

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