It is also known as abdominoplasty, which helps remove excess skin and fat and helps restore weakened muscles that are smoother. The tummy tuck is cosmetic surgery to improvise the outlook of the abdomen. During this, connective tissue is tightened in the abdomen. It is mostly suitable for women who had multiple pregnancies or anyone who has lost much of their weight.

Pros of Tummy Tuck Surgery

• Improve in self-esteem and self-confidence
• It generates a flatter, slimmer waistline by the removal of surplus fat.
• May even reduce pregnancy stretch marks.
• Improves hysterectomy scars and look of C-section.
• You will also see improvement in lower back pain and urinary incontinence.

Cons of Tummy Tuck Surgery

• It might take several months before the arrival of the outcome.

• A scar may appear on your lower abdomen within the bikini area.

• Insurance not necessarily covers a tummy tuck surgery.

Side Effects

Swelling in the area of surgery until the area is healed. Also, walking and standing become difficult during the first few weeks after surgery. Pain and discomfort during few weeks after surgery. And lastly it takes time in healing.

Ideal Candidate

Following are reasons to be taken into considerations:

• If proper dieting and exercising do not help in the reduction of fat from the abdomen.
• Extra skin on the abdomen or muscle weakness.
• Not a good procedure for generally obese.
• Have good health and realistic expectations.

Costs 

The cost of Tummy tuck surgery is low in few countries like Brazil and Malaysia, where people can also enjoy a vacation after the surgery. Following are some countries with the cost of the surgery in that country: Hungary- 2000 USD, USA- 10000 USD, Malaysia- 3000 USD, & Brazil- 4500 USD.

Approximately, 1 to 2 days are to be spent in the hospital.

Alternatives for Tummy Tuck

Freeze– for skin tightening, it uses radio frequencies to heat tissues, which accelerate collagen production in the skin. It is a pain-free treatment, non-invasive, and also removes wrinkles in the tummy area.

Laser Liposuction– With the help of laser energy, it removes fat by liquefying. It handles fat which does not remove after diet and exercise.

Viora Refit– stretch marks, sagging skin from pregnancy or excessive weight loss, or surgery.

Who should avoid this surgery?

1. Heart patients with circular disorders should avoid this surgery.
2. Smokers should avoid tummy tuck surgery.
3. Patients are having a kidney transplant.
4. Slim down for this surgery for people having intra-abdominal fat near internal organs.
5. Women with the purpose to have more children.

Preparations for Tummy tuck surgery

Complete abdominoplasty- the first surgeon will rip abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and then curve the tissue, skin, and muscles as and when needed. 

Partial abdominoplasty- people having fat deposited below the navel undergo this procedure. 

Complications 

• After surgery, you might have swelling and pain for few days. 
• Numbness
• Bruising
• Tiredness
• Infections
• Bleeding

Procedure

Before– Your surgeon will reposition skin near your belly button, and it is brought out via a small incision above pubic hair from hip to hip. An antibiotic can also be given for preventing infection. About three to four hours are taken.

After– The belly button and abdominal incision would be covered with surgical dressing. To drain excess fluid or blood, small tubes are placed along with the incision site. A supportive abdominal garment will need to be worn for around 6 weeks after surgery. It helps in preventing fluid buildup and supports the abdominal while you heal.

Results: After tummy tuck surgery, your abdominal wall will strengthen by removing excess skin and fat. It lasts long if stable weight is obtained.