Tummy Tuck, also known as Abdominoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess fat & sagging skin from your abdominal area, thus giving a firm, slimmer & smoother look.

Both healthy men and women. It is specifically helpful for women who have had post-childbirth and want to tighten abdominal muscles and reduce loose, sagging skin. Also, people who were obese earlier & have now lost significant fat but still have excessive fat & loose skin around their tummies.

Tummy Tuck is not a weight-loss or bariatric procedure. It is recommended for people with their normal weight who are active & healthy but have protruding abdomen or sagging loose skin.

Patients are advised to,

• Quit smoking at least six weeks before the procedure because smoking slows down the healing process & may cause complications during or after the procedure.
• You will be asked to undergo a medical evaluation to check fitness for surgery
• Medications to adjust present medical conditions, if any.
• Discuss the medicines to be avoided, like aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory drugs, with your surgeon
• It is essential to discuss with your surgeon the expectations & the likely results after the surgery

The surgery usually takes 3-4 hours & is combined with Liposuction for a contoured look. The patient is generally discharged two days after the surgery.

Post-operative care includes detailed care instructions, wound healing process & know-how on incision care.

• Drains: You will be instructed to take care of the drains (if any).
• Lifestyle: You can start walking the next day of the surgery, but you should avoid intense physical activities for at least six weeks. Avoid positions that put pressure on the abdominal area, such as suddenly bending the waist. Take a diet rich in fibres with ample fluid intake, which helps in avoiding constipation &, in turn, abdominal pain.
• Wound Care: You will be asked to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to a few months. The abdominal garment will help fasten the recovery process by providing abdominal support & preventing fluid build-up. Keep the incision area covered with a dressing to prevent infection & complications.
• Medications: Antibiotics & pain-killers to pr