Subsequent to childbirth or weight loss, the excess skin over the abdomen may not revert to its original tightness. This results in drooping or sagging skin. The abdominal muscles may also become stretched out and not retract to their normal position. This can lead to a stubborn protruding belly that won’t respond to the best of exercise. An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery can solve the problem. A tummy tuck at Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills centers will flatten the abdomen and remove the excess, loose skin so that the muscles retain their flat toned appearance.
The full tummy tuck procedure addresses the three components of abdominal deformity (skin, fat, muscle). As such, it benefits most women who want as flat a stomach as possible and skin as tight as possible. A full tummy tuck is carried out under general anesthesia and usually takes between three to four hours to complete. A full tummy tuck removes excess skin between the belly button and the pubis. The remaining upper abdominal skin is then stretched to replace the lower abdominal skin. A new opening is created for the belly button. The abdominal muscles are tightened to flatten the abdomen and shape and narrow the waistline. Liposuction is also commonly done in combination with a tummy tuck to further sculpt the abdomen. The incision is kept low in the panty line from hip to hip. Drains are placed and are removed within a few days. In a mini tummy tuck, the scar is shorter, lying just over the pubis area like a C-section scar. During a mini tummy tuck, the excess skin located between the belly button and the pubis isremoved. The remaining skin is stretched to close the incision. The abdominal muscles are tightened and the belly button is kept attached and is not moved. Liposuction is also commonly added during a tummy tuck. On the completion of a tummy tuck surgery, two drains are placed under the incision to remove normal healing fluid for the next week to ten days. It is also necessary to wear a compression garment for the next six weeks following surgery. Most patients return to work in two weeks following a tummy tuck surgery. If a person is in good physical or mental health and with reasonable expectations on what can be achieved, then he or she should be a good candidate for a tummy tuck surgery. Tummy tuck Surgeons Beverly Hills determine in an initial consultation if a person is an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck. During the preoperative visits and a consent process, an extensive list of risks and the precautions that one can take to minimize these risks are reviewed.
