Otherwise known as a mini tummy tuck, partial abdominoplasty is another form of the conventional tummy tuck. The surgery has a smaller cut and the cut around the belly button is not necessary.

Abdominoplasty, also known as a "Tummy Tuck" or simply "TT", is the surgery of the abdomen to remove the excess skin and fat that may accumulate after pregnancy, obesity or age. With a full abdominoplasty, benefits are also tightening of the abdominal muscles that may have become stretched out or lax over time.

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There are three main reason why patients seek an abdominoplasty. The most common is to correct the problems associated with pregnancy but excess fat (obesity) and removal of abdominal scars are other common reasons. After pregnancy many problems develop in the abdominal tissue. Stretch marks, flabbiness and laxity are easily seen on the surface. However, a larger problem is often the separation of the central abdominal muscles called a diastasis recti.

A-Tummy tuck procedures may be performed in a surgeon’s office-based a facility, an outpatients surgical center or a hospital.

A hanging 'belly' between the belly buttton and the pubic hairline will be reduced and the contures of the body appear in a slimmer shape.Usually it is necessary to release the belly button and to position again in the 'old' place.That way, an aesthetic result can be achieved. Depending on the clinical findings and history of the patient(e.g.pregnancies) a tightening of the belly muscles is recommendable, which produces often a very pleasing aesthetic result.

with any surgical procedure, there are some potentially serious risks. Please refer to our section on Abdominoplasty Risks for more information.

The doctor will work with you to recommend the procedure most appropriate for you and will come closest to producing the desired body contour. Be frank in discussing your expectations with the doctor. He will need to know if you smoke, and if you're taking any medications, vitamins, or other drugs.

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opposed to a full tummy tuck, a mini-abdominoplasty employs a shorter supra pubic incision and no translocation of the umbilicus. A candidate for a mini-abdominoplasty has skin redundancy mostly below the umbilicus with muscle laxity confined to the lower abdomen. Liposuction may also be a performed. As a general rule, the greater the amount and distribution of excess skin, the longer the scar and necessity to translocate the umbilicus and perform a full abdominoplasty.

The drains are removed in 7 to 14 days after the procedure when the drainage is less than 30 cc / 24 hours for each drain. The abdominal binder or a garment is used for compression. These may be taken off as needed. The brown tape or steri-strips can be removed after 5 to 7 days and scar massage is started. Please see the section on scar massage for instructions. Dissolving sutures are used. Gentle activity is encouraged. Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 4 weeks following surgery.

Abdominoplasties are performed while the patient is under general anesthesia, so there's no discomfort during the surgery. Following the procedure, most patients take pain medications foronly 5-7 days. One of our primary goals during surgery is to keep you comfortable afterwards; we do everything possible to minimize soreness. In San Francisco, abdominoplasty is very common and not considered a particularly painful operation.

The scar for an abdominoplasty is placed just above the pubic region and extends horizontally from hip to hip. The scar appears pink for the first year but then lightens in color after 1 year.

The excessive loose skin of the lower abdomen is removed, and the remaining skin is repositioned, stretched smooth, and tightened. Lower stretch marks are removed, and upper stretch marks are lowered down. Any low fat roll is removed or redistributed. The muscles are tightened and cinched together to accentuate the waistline. Sometimes liposuction is used as an adjunct procedure along with the abdominoplasty.

There is always a scar around the navel. There is almost always a low horizontal scar across the lower abdomen just above the hairline. Sometimes there is also a short vertical scar above the pubic area. A person whose problem is only laxity of the muscles, rather than skin excess, may be able to have endoscopic abdominoplasty, leaving only the scar at the navel and a short scar above the pubic hairline.

A tummy tuck can be performed once you have recovered from your pregnancy; however, it is not advisable for women needing to frequently lift a young baby. It is preferable to wait until you have strong family support is in place and the immediate need to lift your child has passed.

There are variations both to the design of the incisions and the technique itself. When the amount of loose skin is minimal and the excess fat deposits are located below the navel, a short horizontal incision is all that is necessary. Sometimes liposuction may be used in conjunction with abdominoplasty, to remove abdominal fat.

The best candidates are in good physical condition with pockets of fat or loose skin that haven’t responded well to diet and exercise. Older, slightly obese people whose skin has lost some of its elasticity can be helped. Abdominoplasty can also be useful for women with stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy, although results from the procedure will diminish if they continue to bear children. For this reason, women who plan to have children again are advised to delay abdominoplasty.

Excess skin and fat from the abdomen are removed and the underlying abdominal muscles tightened. Often, the navel will need to be relocated. Incisions are generally made along the bikini line to minimise the visibility of scarring. This operation is performed using general anaesthetic. Numbness and sensations of uncomfortable tightness are common and may continue for some months after surgery. Complications include infection and the formation of fluid pockets.