Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty) in Bangalore

Diagnosis for Tummy Tuck

A plastic surgeon evaluates the patient thoroughly to understand their reasons for seeking abdominoplasty and to determine the most appropriate surgical approach. The assessment typically includes:

• Review of medical history, previous surgeries, and current medications
• Physical examination of abdominal skin laxity, fat distribution, and muscle tone
• Assessment of skin elasticity and the degree of muscle separation (diastasis recti)
• Discussion of the patient’s aesthetic goals and realistic expected outcomes
• Pre-operative blood tests and health screening as required

Who Is an Ideal Candidate?

• Adults with excess abdominal skin following pregnancy or significant weight loss
• Individuals with weakened or separated abdominal muscles
• Non-smokers in stable overall health
• Those who have maintained a stable body weight for at least 6 months
• Women who do not plan future pregnancies

Patients are advised to maintain a stable weight before surgery for optimal and lasting results.

Treatment for Tummy Tuck

The procedure involves the following steps-

• The anesthetist administers the anesthesia to put the patient to sleep. Typically, general anesthesia is used, but in some cases, IV (intravenous) sedation may be used for the procedure.
• An incision is made across the abdomen right above the pubic hairline.
• If a full tummy tuck is being performed, the surgeon will also detach the belly button. In the case of a mini tummy tuck, the belly button is not detached as the procedure is performed only below the belly button.
• The skin is lifted to expose the abdominal muscles. The loose muscles are banded or stitched together. If required, liposuction is used to remove extra fat from the belly.
• The skin is then stretched over the abdomen and the excess skin is excised.
• In case of a full tummy tuck, a new opening is created to reattach the belly button.
• Once the necessary modifications are complete, the incisions are closed with stitches and covered with a dressing.

The entire surgery takes around 1.5 hours to 2 hours approximately. The patient’s health is observed for the next few hours. If everything is good, the patient will be discharged on the same day.