What is an Abdominoplasty?
An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, reducing the appearance of a protruding stomach. The procedure may also involve tightening the connective tissue of the abdomen with sutures to further enhance the appearance while the remaining skin is repositioned to create a more toned abdomen.
In most cases, abdominoplasty will:
- change the shape and tone of the abdomen to create a firmer and smoother profile,
- restore weakened or separated muscles,
- help alleviate pain,
- improve bladder function,
- reduce itching and skin infections caused by excess skin,
You might choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your belly button or a weak lower abdominal wall.
Who did the first Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery operations in the world. The procedure is more than one hundred years old, and dates back to the 1890s when it was first performed by the surgeons Demars and Marx in France.
However, it wasn’t until Pitanguy and Regnault in the 1960s and 1970s that the procedure became popular around the world. After the advent of liposuction in 1975, the techniques were combined to create the lipoabdominoplasty procedure, which predominates today.
How long is an Abdominoplasty procedure?
The length of the operation will depend on the extent of the surgery, but it could take up to five hours for larger surgeries. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and you are unconscious for the duration of the procedure. Your doctor will provide you with specific instructions regarding what to expect before surgery, how to prepare for your procedure and aftercare following your operation.
How long is an Abdominoplasty recovery?
You will need to take it easy during the first week, and most people want to get back to normal activities within a month. While you're recovering, don't do anything that requires heavy lifting or straining for at least four weeks. It's also important not to sit for long periods of time; try alternating between sitting and standing when working on your computer or reading a book.
After four weeks, you can start doing more vigorous activity such as jogging or weight training under your doctor’s supervision. The process of returning from surgery takes about six weeks on average before full recovery is complete.
What is the difference between an abdominoplasty and a tummy tuck?
A 'tummy tuck' is another name for abdominoplasty, which is a cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. It is used to tighten muscles that have become loose or split following pregnancy, or to remove fat and extra loose skin from the abdomen after massive weight loss.
How much scarring happens during an abdominoplasty?
The amount of scarring depends on the patient's skin and lifestyle. For example, someone with tanned skin who works outside all day will have different results than someone with pale skin that works indoors most of the day.
The abdominoplasty procedure itself should leave you with very minimal scarring, but if your surgeon has to perform liposuction as part of his or her technique as well, then it may leave some noticeable marks on your body. Your doctor may be able to reduce these scars with laser procedures after surgery is over, however, this isn't guaranteed to work for everyone.
If you're planning on having children after undergoing an abdominoplasty operation, we recommend not doing so until at least six months have passed since your surgery was completed (especially if you had liposuction done at the same time). This is because there are still risks associated with carrying a child while recovering from a tummy tuck procedure—the abdominal muscles won't be fully healed yet and could tear more easily than normal during pregnancy—and also because it can take up to 18 months for a full recovery process after undergoing this kind of surgery.
What is a mini tummy tuck?
A mini tummy tuck is a less invasive procedure than a full abdominoplasty. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, which can make you look thinner and more toned. A mini tummy tuck can be done in combination with liposuction to remove excess fat from other parts of your body. During this procedure, your surgeon will remove any loose or sagging skin that may be hanging over your pubic area, hips or thighs.
The recovery time for this type of surgery is usually much shorter than with traditional plastic surgeries because there are no cuts made on either side of your navel (belly button). However, there may be some discomfort after surgery since you'll have stitches in place on those areas where excess skin was removed; these stitches need to stay in place until they come out naturally over time - usually around 10 days after surgery.
Can I do a tummy tuck after pregnancy?
Yes, it is possible to have a tummy tuck after pregnancy. You can get surgery on your stomach muscles even while you are breastfeeding.
What is a 360 Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)?
A 360 Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, improves post-pregnancy stretch marks and tightens muscles.
A regular Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) removes excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen and upper thighs but does not repair damaged muscles or reduce muscle bulges that can occur after pregnancy. It also does not correct diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation). A 360-degree abdominoplasty, on the other hand, repairs diastasis recti as well as tightens up stretched-out abdominal muscles.
How much is this procedure in Sydney?
It's important to note that the cost of surgery varies based on location and surgeon. The average tummy tuck surgery cost in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra and Adelaide starts from around $10,000-$15,000.
The cost of surgery will also depend on the type of abdominoplasty you have done as well as how much work is needed. If you're having a full tummy tuck with liposuction, then this will be more expensive than if you simply want a smaller area lifted or tightened up only with liposuction.
Conclusion
If you're considering a tummy tuck or a abdominoplasty procedure, make sure you know all your options before making a decision. If you’re interested in having this procedure done, contact Dr. Mohaghegh and his staff today.
