Most of the time, people get confused with the terms ‘abdominoplasty surgery’ and ‘tummy tuck.’ Some may think that these procedures are different from each other, but in reality, they are one and the same. Tummy tuck is the common name that people use for the popular cosmetic surgery that helps patients achieve a more toned stomach. Abdominoplasty is just a fancy word for it.
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a procedure that restores weak and separated abdominal muscles to their previous state in order to make the stomach appear smoother, tighter, and firmer. The surgery is done by removing and extracting excess skin from either the lower abdomen, middle abdomen, or both. A tummy tuck reinforces and tightens weak stomach muscles. Apart from firming up the tummy, this procedure also repositions the belly button. A tummy tuck is best combined with liposuction in the love handles as well as contouring liposuction.
There are two general types of tummy tuck procedures: mini and full. The ‘mini’ tummy tuck involves creating an incision across the lower abdomen. Skin is separated from the abdominal wall and then unwanted skin and fat are removed. After this, the skin that’s left is pulled together and stitched.
Another variation is the ‘full’ tummy tuck. In this procedure, two incisions are made – one across the lower abdomen (above the pubic area), and one in the middle abdomen, which frees the belly button from the tissue that surrounds it. This also separates the skin from the abdominal wall. Afterwards, the abdominal muscles are pulled down, positioned, and then stitched. Excess skin and fat is removed, and then a new hole is made for the belly button.
Recovery from a tummy tuck involves wearing a supporting corset for a couple of weeks. The wounds would take an average of two weeks to heal. In getting a tummy tuck, keep in mind that the reputation of the surgical clinic is important. Only choose one that offers premium quality care and follows the highest standards.
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