When diets, fitness, and any other option didn’t work to improve the shape and appearance of the abdomen, abdominoplasty is the answer!
What is abdominoplasty, what are the risks and how much does it cost? You will find all the answers in this article!
What is abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)?
An abdominoplasty is a procedure that flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin and tightening muscles in your abdominal wall. This surgical procedure is also known as a tummy tuck.
How is an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) done?
Depending on the results you want, this surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours. After this surgery, your incision site will be stitched and bandaged. Your surgeon may have you wear an elastic bandage or compression garment after surgery. If so, it’s very important that you follow all of your surgeon’s instructions on wearing this garment and caring for the bandage.
If you’re exceptionally physically active, you’ll have to severely limit strenuous exercise for four to six weeks.
What are the downsides to a tummy tuck?
As expected, you will have pain and swelling after surgery. Soreness may last for several weeks. You may also have numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for that same time period.
Complications can include:
- Scarring
- Hematoma (bleeding)
- Infection
- Seroma (accumulation of fluid)
- Poor wound healing
- Blood clots
- Numbness or other changes in sensation
Other complications include:
- Fat necrosis (death of fatty tissue located deep in the skin)
- Wound separation
- Asymmetry (unevenness or lopsidedness)
How much does it cost?
The average cost of a tummy tuck is $6,154, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
What is the success rate?
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed that a tummy tuck carries a 3.1% chance of failure.
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About the Author: Dr. Donika Vata is a medical doctor from Ferizaj, Kosovo. She studied general medicine from University of Hasan Prishtina.
Dr. Vata has been writing about medical and skincare related issue in journals, social media websites, and books. She was working for some well reputed clinics such as Telehealth Pro- Online consultations, German Cancer Center, and AppLMD. Dr. Donika was also volunteering in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, she is working as a medical doctor and researcher in a dermatology clinic.
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