No Drain Tummy Tuck vs Traditional Tummy Tucks: A matter of preference For those who have just recovered from pregnancy or extreme weight loss, abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is the cosmetic procedure that’s commonly performed for that midsection. For dealing with saggy stomachs, it’s the most effective and well sought out procedure. Tummy tucks are done by removing a certain amount of skin from the lower abdomen and tightening the muscles. A bit of liposuction is used to contour the waist area after the excess fat and skin are removed. Post-surgical wound drainage to avoid infection and the possibility of complications due to the build up of fluids, is one of the biggest drawbacks of the traditional tummy tuck procedure. Post-surgical wound drainage is done by suturing the drains on the patient; it doesn’t take much to imagine the discomfort and mobility limit that it would impose. After surgery issues can range from patients being irate because they can’t move properly, skin irritation, to even their drains being dislodged from their wounds. The tubes cannot be removed until the wound has healed internally, requiring the patient to stay bedridden for weeks. Despite the wound closing and the tubes being removed, there are still instances wherein the seroma or fluid build up occurs. But the new “no drain tummy tuck” has proven to be new new solutions to these problems. No drain tummy tuck, a new technique that revolutionizes cosmetic surgeries was introduced by Dr. Vath. “Quilting” is a new technique in cosmetic surgery that claims to eliminate the need for post-surgical draining of the wound. “Dead spaces” are what...
The use of cosmetic surgery in order to look good and feel good about themselves is a non-issue for people these days. There are many cosmetic operations obtainable these days, and Abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck” happens to be among the popular options. In the year 2009 alone, nearly 115,000 people have undergone the tummy tuck procedure, making it one of the five most commonly performed surgical cosmetic procedures. However-just like any surgery-a complete, continuous recovery time is needed, usually between one to four weeks, with a good amount of that time spent off from work. A time out from work is needed during this recovery period, and physical exertion as well as smoking is highly discouraged. It will be another five more months before total recovery, and it usually takes between three to six months for the wound to fully heal. This is not taking into consideration the inherent risks of undergoing a surgical tummy tuck operation, not to mention the logistics of pre and post operation preparations. For those who are having second thoughts about Abdominoplasty and all its disadvantages, the “awake tummy tuck” just might give them a whiff of fresh air. As the name would suggest, patients undergoing the Awake Tummy Tuck remain awake for the entire operation without feeling any pain. Tumescent anesthesia is given to the patient, after which, no other additional anesthesia is usually needed. This local anesthesia tummy tuck is used in lieu of using general anesthesia in a conventional Abdominoplasty procedure. Without the general anesthetic to “knock them out”, patients remain aware and awake for the entire operation, all while feeling...
Both women and men are worried about their physical appearance. The present fashion trends contribute to this phenomenon. They are also affected by what they see or hear in the media. As a result, many people are turning to cosmetic surgery in order to look and feel better about their physical appearance. One of the solutions to keeping that waistline in check is the Brazilian Tummy Tuck. A combination of abdominoplasty with traditional liposuction, this procedure is meant to give people improved midsections. At the same time, the procedure leaves little room for complications. Who can benefit from a Brazilian Tummy Tuck? People who find it hard to enhance their abdominal region are the perfect candidates for a Brazilian Tummy Tuck. The truth is, even if you can exercise and tone your core day in and day out, it may not be sufficient for toning your midsection. Though women are often associated with cosmetic surgery, men have also been getting procedures like abdominoplasty and liposuction. Women who have already given birth are usually the best candidates for a Brazilian Tummy Tuck. This is because it can help them lose the excess fat that childbearing has brought about. It must be said, though, that those who commit to a Brazilian Tummy Tuck should maintain their figure through a stable diet and regular exercise in order to reap the full benefits of the procedure. What happens in the procedure As a preparation, people who want to go for a Brazilian Tummy Tuck should be open about their medical histories with their cosmetic surgeon. A Brazilian tummy tuck includes having incisions done...
It is recognized that obesity has been a rather difficult problem in this day and age. Medical complications such as high blood pressure and heart malfunction are some of the risks obese individuals are prone to have. The fight against obesity has influenced many people to try losing weight. It’s a well-established fact that weight loss is a great way of improving one’s health. However, drastic weight loss, when caused by bariatric surgery or extreme dieting, may leave behind massive amounts of excess skin. The extra skin and fat hanging below the belt line in the lower area of the stomach is called the pannus, or abdominal “apron”. This may extend several inches from the body, covering the genital areas, and will likely become burdensome because of the added weight. The pannus can also hinder hygiene, strain your back, and make other regular day-to-day activities harder. Your hygiene suffers because of the build-up of moisture in various parts of the body (specifically in the pubic region). This moisture develops from perspiration, and can cause rashes, bad odor and skin ulcers. Day-to-day activities will be more difficult, too: clothing may not fit properly and—should the skin area be larger—it will be difficult for an individual to even stand or move around. The best approach The best approach to removing the pannus involves a method that directly attacks the area surgically. This is a plastic surgery procedure called panniculectomy, or more specifically, abdominal panniculectomy. This specific surgical operation removes the pannus, and is usually performed on its own, or with another operation called abdominoplasty (more commonly known as the tummy tuck,...
The standards for beauty range from the glamorous to the athletic. And as far as athletic beauty is concerned, it no longer is confined to what you can achieve with just physical exercise—cosmetic surgery technology started to pave the way for a procedure that is designed to help people in obtaining surgically defined abs. Pioneered and invented by plastic surgeon Henry A. Mentz III in the 1990s, abdominal etching is a cosmetic surgery technique that is employed to provide contour and shape that will flatten out the stomach of patients, in turn helping them form muscular contours on their abdomen. Why Abdominal Etching? This procedure usually serves as follow-up surgery for two bigger, more complicated surgeries. The first type of surgery is liposuction, and the other involves abdominoplasty. These two operations form the basis of what the surgeon will do during the ab etching surgery. The unfortunate fact is that despite its track record, liposuction results aren’t always exactly what the patients pictured themselves to look like post-op. It won’t bring out those toned muscles you already have—that’s what ab etching surgery is for. This figure enhancing operation has the capacity to help you tone your body, helping you achieve the most desirable sick-pack you’ve ever had. Abdominal etching actually derives its methods from liposuction, the most popular fat-elimination surgery. Others actually call it precision liposuction. This procedure to help muscles that have already been toned in coming out in the surface “sculpts” the stomach and produces light ripples where the ab muscles should be. The process of abdominal etching begins rather simply. A small narrow tube is inserted...
Plastic Tummy Tuck Overview A plastic tummy tuck is an advanced cosmetic surgery procedure that can restore and enhance the outward appearance of your tummy. Also called abdominoplasty, this procedure cuts away the loose, sagging skin around your abdomen and stretches the remaining skin around it. This results in a well-defined, wrinkle-free midriff. In a year, over 80,000 patients, both men and women, undertake this procedure so that they can look fitter and more attractive. Where it begins The process begins with consultation where a surgeon or cosmetic physician assesses the condition of the skin, fat, and muscles on your abdomen. Once the surgeon knows what areas he will be working on, the abdominoplasty can begin. During the procedure, the surgeon makes an incision across the lower abdomen in what most people refer to as the bikini area. For some patients, the endoscopic technique can be used, a method in which the surgeon uses minimal incisions. In either case, excess skin is cut away and fat deposits are suctioned out via liposuction or tumescent liposuction. Once that is completed any incisions are closed up and the patient is prescribed a period for recovery. Some of the more extensive tummy tucks will require the surgeon to put drainage tubes under your abdominal flap. These are essential in completing the surgery and will be removed in the outpatient office after about ten to fourteen days. What is a plastic tummy tuck? Aside from removing the sagging and wrinkles of your stomach skin, a plastic tummy tuck can also benefit your health. This is mostly in relation with the strength of your...
Tummy Tuck Surgery Overview The abdomen is one of the most critical parts of the body when it comes to appearance. It is an extremely visible indicator of one’s lifestyle, diet, and physique. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult parts of the body to sculpt. Many people exercise and diet to try and lose weight, only to find out that while their arms and thighs have reduced in size, the abdomen has stayed somewhat the same. Fortunately, there are options such as the tummy tuck surgery available to the public. What is a tummy tuck? The tummy tuck, in essence, is a procedure that is done to make the abdomen, or the tummy, firmer by eliminating excess fat, loose and sagging skin, and tightening the muscle and fascia of the abdomen. This procedure is very popular for women, especially after pregnancy and childbirth, when the excess skin and fat brought about by pregnancy is left behind. People who have undergone severe weight loss also employ the tummy tuck to get their excess skin removed. While mostly done as an aesthetic procedure, tummy tucks also have a practical purpose. This procedure is well-known to have given patients more physical freedom. Excess fat and skin can severely hinder a person’s ability to do physical activities, and through the tummy tuck, these activities can once again be done without hindrance. Tummy tuck procedure The procedures of the tummy tuck vary, depending on the kind of tummy tuck that needs to be done. Complete tummy tuck first requires a large incision to be made from one side of the hip...
What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck plastic surgery, or abdominoplasty, is a major cosmetic surgical procedure that cuts away loose skin around the abdominal area. It also works to tighten weakened abdominal wall muscles. Over 80,000 men and women have had a tummy tuck plastic surgery done every year. Mini Tummy Tuck A mini tummy tuck, or mini abdominoplasty, is a partial tummy tuck surgery that helps women with only a limited amount of sagging skin. This tummy tuck procedure does not involve tightening the abdominal wall muscles. Tummy Tuck Cost A full plastic surgery tummy tuck lift costs on average of about $3,000 to $8,500. A partial tummy tuck costs on average of around $2,650 to $6,000. Tummy Plastic Surgery Procedure In the initial consultation, tummy tuck surgeons assess the patient for their excess skin and fat on the abdomen. The patient is also assessed on the basis of pregnancy, aging or significant weight loss that may have caused weakened abdominal muscles. During the tummy tuck procedure, the tummy tuck surgeon makes an incision in the bikini area across the lower abdomen. Excess skin and fat are suctioned out by way of liposuction, or tumescent liposuction, and the ab muscles are tightened. Some patients are good candidates for the endoscopic technique that the surgeon uses for minimal incisions. Tummy Tuck Recovery Mild to moderate discomfort, swelling and bruising will occur during the first few days following the operation. No working or driving is allowed until at least ten days have passed. No strenuous exercise is permitted until after a month. Any drainage tubes placed under the...
A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin, fat and abdominal tissue. It can also repair the underlying abdominal muscles which have separated and weakened. A tummy tuck will return the abdomen to a smoother, firmer appearance. Who Needs Abdominoplasty? Tummy tucks are most often performed on women who have had children. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles, stomach skin and other tissues are severely stretched and may not return to the pre pregnancy appearance leaving a sagging pouch of loose skin and fat and a belly button that is lower than normal. Other people, including men may benefit if they have had large changes in weight or have had prior abdominal surgery. Tummy tuck will not treat stretch marks unless they are on the skin to be removed. A tummy tuck is also not recommended for those who still have large amounts of weight to lose. How is a stomach tuck performed? The cosmetic surgeon will need to place an incision above the pubic hair and below the navel. The incision may stretch horizontally along the panty line on both sides. The length of the incision will depend upon how much skin and tissue needs to be removed from the lower abdomen. A second incision may be required around the navel or belly button to remove skin on the upper abdomen and raise the navel, returning it to a more natural appearance and position. The plastic surgeon will determine the length and location of the incision but will take care that the incision will be hidden by clothing if at all...
There are a number of reasons why someone may wish to have a tummy tuck procedure performed. Tummy tucks are also known by the medical term “abdominoplasty”. Tummy tucks are usually received by women who have had children or have lost a large amount of weight but may be received by men as well. This cosmetic surgical procedure has many possible benefits including elimination of sagging skin, removal of an abdominal “pouch”, repositioning of the navel and repair of weakened abdominal muscles. Removal of Excess Skin Conditions such as pregnancy and obesity can stretch the skin of the abdomen beyond its normal limits. In addition, as we age the skin loses some of its natural elasticity and may not return to pre-pregnancy or pre weight gain appearance. This can result in large amounts of hanging skin around the abdomen. Some people also develop and abdominal pouch that hangs down in front of the pubic section. The folds of sagging skin are not only an embarrassing problem; they may also contribute to the development of fungal and bacterial infections underneath the pouch. Stretch marks are often prevalent on the lower abdomen where the skin is sagging. A tummy tuck procedure, involving surgical removal of the extra skin and tissue can eliminate these problems. Repositioning of the Navel When the stomach skin has been stretched and has not returned to normal, the belly button or navel may appear to have “fallen”. For those who need it, after the excess skin is removed the navel can be surgically repositioned and raised to a normal level. This will result in a natural, youthful...
