Most women experience sagging or loose abdominal skin as a result of their aging, pregnancy, genetic conditions, significant weight fluctuations, and prior surgery. However, they can permanently address this concern with a tummy tuck surgery.
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery designed to achieve a smooth, firm, trimmed, well-contoured abdomen. For newly-made mothers, this operation is preferred as part of their makeover to restore their pre-baby figure. It is even done to reduce or remove stretch marks from the abdomen area and boost the confidence of women in buying and wearing clothes of their choice. The procedure involves the removal of extra skin from the belly and tightening of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
The best cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mrinalini Sharma at Aestiva Clinic performs varieties of Tummy Tuck Surgery in Delhi to tackle the midsection concerns of the patients and get the results they desire. Let’s gather some knowledge about different types of tummy tuck surgeries so that it’s easier for one to decide on which one to undergo as per your needs and preferences with the detailed insights shared by Dr. Mrinalini Sharma, tummy tuck surgeon in Delhi.
Different Kinds Of Tummy Tuck Procedures:
1. Traditional Full Tummy Tuck (Complete Abdominoplasty)
It is designed for both upper and lower abdomen areas i.e. both above and below belly buttons. During the procedure, three cuts are made, one being a small umbilical incision (around the navel), the second being the largest one spanning across the lower abdomen from one hipbone to another, and the third one connecting the other two incisions, thereby creating a short anchor shape. Through these cuts, the surgeon excises the unwanted skin, removes excess fat by liposuction, and adjusts or tightens the underlying structures (specifically the muscles) of the abdominal region. The downtime of this procedure is often a week. Patients can resume their normal routine in 3 days and exercises are allowed only after 6 weeks.
2. Mini Tummy Tuck (Partial Abdominoplasty)
It is meant only for the removal of stomach pooch (lower abdominal fat), loose skin, or stretch marks in the area below the navel and above the pubic region. This is possible by making of small cut between the two hipbones or along the lower abdomen. Usually, the patients heal from this surgery in two weeks. However, they must not indulge in strenuous exercises until at least 6 weeks after the surgery.
3. Extended Tummy Tuck
Unlike the mini tummy tuck which is performed for minor body contouring needs, the extended tummy tuck is designed for more dramatic body contouring needs. It involves all the components of a full tummy tuck with the addition of improvement of the flanks of the patients. This operation is preferred by people who once were morbidly obese and then lost a lot of body weight, hence seeking to refine the contours of their body. The surgery involves making of incision in the lower abdominal area which starts from the back of one hip bone, moves along the sides, across the lower abdomen, and then returns to the other hip bone. Typically, it is done to remove significant laxity of the abdominal muscles and the abundant excess skin hanging from the lower and upper abdomen and flanks which in some cases weigh several pounds. The recovery time of this surgery is the same as that of a full tummy tuck but the scar may heal after a long time.
4. Drainless Tummy Tuck
Some tummy tuck procedures involve the temporary insertion of drainage tubes at the incision sites to eliminate the collected body fluids and blood that accumulates in between the skin and muscles following the surgery. However, this can be avoided by performing a drainless tummy tuck which uses a progressive suture method. The amount of fluid build-up can be reduced using a quilting technique that secures and tightens the bond between the abdominal skin to the underlying tissue layers.
Along with cosmetic benefits tummy tuck offers several medical benefits too. Interested in Tummy Tuck in Delhi, book an appointment with Dr. Mrinalini Sharma at Aestiva Clinic today!
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