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| Tummy Tuck |
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This is a procedure performed to flatten the abdomen while removing excess fat and skin, which can be a result of liposuction. This procedure can reduce appearance of the protruding abdomen. It is basically a cosmetic surgery that removes fat from areas as lower and middle abdomen just to tighten the abdominal wall fascia and muscles. Usually, people having loose and hanging tissue owing to pregnancy or excessive weight loss prefer this type of surgery. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| The total procedure may take somewhere between 2 to 5 hours. Partial procedure may take 1 to 2 hours. |
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| Side Effects |
| Some of the common side effects of tummy tuck include: experiencing numbness in the abdominal skin, temporary soreness n the treated area, bruising on the skin. Some pain can also be experienced in the abdominal region along with some swelling. |
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| Recovery Time |
| The patients can be back to work within 2 to 4 weeks. But a full recovery can be obtained within 4 to 6 weeks. Flattening and fading of scars can take from 3 months to 2 years. It is in the best interest to avoid heavy activity. The swelling can be minimized with the help of an abdominal binder or even a compression garment. |
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| Risks |
| The possible risks of the surgery include: bleeding, poor wound healing, skin loss, skin discoloration, infection in the treated area, need of a second operation, anesthesia complications, nerve damage, blood clots, and even asymmetry. |
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| Technology |
For tummy tuck, the surgeon makes a long incision is made across the hipbone just above pubic area, followed by a second incision and freeing the naval from the surrounding tissues. Then abdominal wall is separated from the skin up to the rib; while lifting large skin flap in order to reveal vertical muscle in abdomen. Muscles are then pulled close and stitched in a new position. This procedure is considered as less complex. The high lateral tension tummy tuck is the new technique that serves to tighten the muscles both vertically (as in traditional methods) and horizontally.
The circumferential abdominoplasty involves running the scar through the entire body and is an apt choice for people who have undergone a major weight loss.
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| Cost Involved |
| Tummy tuck procedure fees can range between $3000 to $8000.Various factors determine the procedure fees such as: Surgeon fees, Anesthesia fees, and Facility fees. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Tummy Tuck, insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Tummy Tuck is also referred to as Abdominoplasty. |
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| Discomforts |
| Patients may feel a little itching while recovering. |
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| Combine With |
| Tummy Tuck can be combined with breast reduction, breast lift, lower body lift, and liposuction. |
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